Matchday Guide “ Yorkshire Vikings 25/06/2021

The eighth round of the T20 Vitality Blast competition sees the Running Foxes host Yorkshire Vikings under the lights tonight, Friday 25 June.

As ever, we are looking forward to another matchday with our Members and at the Uptonsteel County Ground this week. The club’s priority is to welcome you back to watch live cricket and to do that safely we all have a role to play.

As a club, our operations are implemented to make the keep everyone visiting the ground as safe as possible and we are governed by elite sport guidelines. We have to make specific arrangements for managing large crowds and have been working with local Public Health officials, Leicester City Council and the ECB to implement the matchday operations.

This has impacted the stadium operations, including parking, facilities and movement around the Uptonsteel County Ground.

The return of spectators checklist is available and we actively encourage spectators attending upcoming fixtures to read the information by clicking HERE.  

Furthermore, keep up-to-date with the latest matchday information on the club website’s dedicated ‘Matchday’ page HERE.

Leicestershire County Cricket Club v Yorkshire Vikings
Uptonsteel County Ground, Grace Road

Friday, 25 June

T20 Vitality Blast

Timings

Gates Open: 5pm
Start: 6:30pm
Interval: 7:45pm
Close: 9:15pm approx.

Match Preview

Your match preview is available HERE.

Tickets

This match is SOLD OUT. There are no available tickets for this fixture.

Collection Point “ Tickets and Blast Pass Cards

All Blast Pass Purchasers have been sent a card that will allow them access to each of the remaining four T20 Vitality Blast Fixtures. The club recently released a club statement, which includes more information, click HERE. 

For any spectator who is collecting tickets or cards prior to the match, there will be two collection points available.  

For fans sat in the Gallagher or Uptonsteel Stands, collections will be from the Curzon Road entrance.

For fans sat in the Pavilion or Melton Building Society Family Stands, collections are from the Milligan Road entrance.

The Collection Points will be open from 5pm. The club kindly ask all fans to aim to collect tickets as early as possible.

Arrival and Entry

The gates will open from 5pm. All spectators are politely asked not to arrive before this time.

Plan your journey to allow extra time. There will be additional checks on arrival, so please give yourself sufficient time for your journey.

Entry is by Blast Pass card or pre-paid ticket only and you must enter by the correct entrance as indicated on your Blast Pass Card.

For supporters allocated in the Uptonsteel Stand or the Gallagher Stand, you must enter via the Curzon Road gates.

For supporters allocated in the Melton Building Society Family Stand or the Pavilion Stand, you must enter via the Milligan Road turnstiles.

Stewards are on-hand to support fans with finding their seats.

The spectator Ground Map is available below; 

Parking

Unfortunately, there is no on-site car parking available at the Uptonsteel County Ground, due to restrictions the club must adhere to. Free parking is available from the Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium (LE2 7NQ), approximately a 10-15 minute walk from the Uptonsteel County Ground.

Food and Drink

Refreshment facilities will be available to spectators, but in a limited fashion. 

Zone A

For fans in Zone A and sat in the Uptonsteel or Gallagher Stands, the Bennett Bar will be open and available.

The Bennett Bar will be serving tea, coffee, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. Hot food and sandwiches will also be available.

There will also be an additional food unit behind the Gallagher Stand.

Zone B

For fans in Zone B and sat in the Pavilion or The Melton Building Society Family Stands, the Geary Bar will be open and available.

The Geary Bar will be serving tea, coffee, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. Hot food and sandwiches will be available.

There will also be additional food units behind each of the two stands.

Merchandise Personal Shopper Service Available

The Club will be continuing to provide a Personal Shopper Service during each T20 Vitality Blast match.

Merchandise order forms will be available at the bars in all areas of the ground. All order forms placed and returned to the bars by the start of the interval between innings, will be packed and delivered to supporters seats during the second innings, where payment will also be taken.

A limited number of Leicestershire CCC Performance Tops will be available during the T20 matches, on a first come first serve basis for just £15 each, in sizes Small, Medium, Large and X-Large.

The full Leicestershire CCC Retail Range, can be purchased through the club’s online shop HERE.

Cashless

The Uptonsteel County Ground is now cashless. Therefore, if you are looking to make any purchases within the ground please bring a debit or credit card with you to make payment. 

Safety

A face covering must be worn when entering the Uptonsteel County Ground and when you are not seated within your seat. Please ensure you bring an appropriate face covering with you. 

Whilst within the Ground, please consider social distancing at all times. All spectators have been allocated a seat to ensure social distancing is adhered to whilst within the stands. 

Sanitise

Hand sanitisation stations are located at various points within the Ground. Please use the sanitizer stations regularly.  

Toilets

There are designated toilets for spectators based upon which stand spectators are sat within. Toilets are situated behind each stand. 

Please note that scorecards, unfortunately are not permitted to be sold during matches. As an alternative, spectators can download and print their own version to bring to the ground. 

Scorecards

Scorecards will be available at each Bar for fans to pick up.

Social Media Updates

To keep up-to-date with the very latest, make sure you follow us across the club’s Official Social Media channels @leicsccc and use #runningfoxes.

Thank you and Enjoy!

We would like to thank all spectators who are returning to the Uptonsteel County Ground for their continued understanding and cooperation. 

Our team of stewards will be on hand to assist at all times. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask and they will endeavour to find an answer.

The matchday experience will be different to a usual season, however we hope the sun will be shining and you can enjoy some live cricket again.