Spectator Guide: Rothesay County Championship

Rothesay County Championship

Gates open at 10am – Play starts at 11am

Tickets are available to by online for Friday and Sunday of this fixture at tickets.edgbaston.com. As part of our Red Ball Showcase, entry is FREE all day on Saturday and Monday. Supporters must still claim tickets here, or from the ticket office outside Main Reception.

Access to the stadium will be via E4/5 (Reception) or E9.
Due to the Hotel development, there will be no 360 circulation around the ground. You can scan out and re-enter or walk round via the Eric Hollies Stand.
Click here to view Stadium Map.
New Smart Cups will be operation, with £1 deposit for any drink purchased that will be automatically refunded on return to our designated return points.
Edgbaston is a cashless stadium, so please bring a payment card or e-wallet.

Click here to read our Spectator Code of Conduct.

If you have any questions ahead of your visit to Edgbaston, please visit our Help Centre or email [email protected]. All Ground Regulations apply.

Around the Ground:

On Friday we host Schools Day, with more than 1,000 school children joining us in the Hollies for a day at the cricket.

Saturday is Former Players Day, with Warwickshire legends around the ground and in the Tom Dollery Lounge during the morning session to meet and chat with supporters. A special lunchtime Q&A will also take place in the Tom Dollery Lounge.

Sunday is Member Recognition Day. Members who completed the Club’s ‘Bears Innings’ forms via AGM forms or the Members Newsletter will be able to collect their recognition badge from either the Tom Dollery Lounge or David Heath Suite. Supporter Services staff in both lounges will be available to help with any questions.

Gates Open

Gates open from 10am with play scheduled to start from 11am.

Tickets

Tickets are available to view and share via the Edgbaston app.

Ground Access

Members and spectators can get access to the stadium via E4/5 (Reception) and E9.

Please note that E2 entrance on Edgbaston Road will be closed for entry at all County Championship matches in 2026.

Due to ongoing Hotel development, a full internal circuit around the ground is currently not possible. If you wish to move between areas, you can either:

be scanned out and re-enter via an alternative entrance, or
walk externally around the Hollies Stand.

1882 Full Club Members can get entry by scanning their 2026 Membership Card. If you are yet to receive your 2026 Membership Card, please see the team at the Ticket Office.

If you have any questions ahead of your visit to Edgbaston, please visit our Help Centre.

Car Parking

We encourage spectators, who are able to, to leave the car at home and use public transport wherever possible.

There are many great public transport options, safe cycling paths and walking routes from the city centre.

On-site parking at Edgbaston will only be available to Members who have a 2026 Annual Car Park Pass and for Blue Badge holders who have reserved a space in advance online at tickets.edgbaston.com.

Pay and display parking spaces can be accessed at Queen’s Ride, across the road from Edgbaston, by the MAC at Cannon Hill Park.

If you have any questions ahead of your visit to Edgbaston, please visit our Help Centre.

Seating

Spectators will be able to access all general seating areas in the stadium, except for the West Stand.

All seating is unreserved.

Members and up to one guest will be able to access the Tom Dollery Lounge and David Heath Suite. If you have any questions, speak to one of our friendly stewards who will be happy to help.

If you have any questions ahead of your visit to Edgbaston, please visit our Help Centre.

Facilities

Food and drink will be available from Tom Dollery Lounge, David Heath Suite and in the concourse in the South Stand.

Edgbaston is a cashless stadium, so please bring your card or e-wallet for any purchases on the day.

Museum, located behind the Raglan Stand, will be open across all four days. Entry is free and donations are welcomed.

Multifaith Rooms will be open and are located in the South Stand.

Sensory Rooms are also available for children and adults with sensory processing issues. Please speak to a steward if you would like access to a Sensory Room.

If you have any questions ahead of your visit to Edgbaston, please visit our Help Centre.

No Cash Payments

Edgbaston is a cashless stadium, please bring your card or e-wallet for any purchases.

Water Stations

Free water stations are available around the stadium, please bring a reusable bottle to re-fill.

FAQs

How do I purchase tickets?

Tickets can be purchased, in advance, online at tickets.edgbaston.com for all Rothesay County Championship and Metro Bank One Day Cup fixtures. Tickets can also be purchased on the day from the Ticket Office outside Main Reception.

Adult tickets are £15, 16-25 £5 and under 16s go FREE to all games.

On all Rothesay County Championship days, entry is FREE for all after tea (usually 4pm).

If you have any questions about tickets for any games at Edgbaston, please email [email protected].

Will Car Parking be available for this match?

We encourage spectators, who are able to, to leave the car at home and use public transport wherever possible. There are many great public transport options, safe cycling paths and walking routes from the city centre.

On-site parking at Edgbaston will only be available to Annual Car Park Pass holders and Blue Badge holders, who have claimed their parking in advance at tickets.edgbaston.com.

All car parking is subject to availability.

There will be no parking available to purchase in advance or on-the-day for this fixture.

Pay and display parking spaces can be accessed at Queen’s Ride, across the road from Edgbaston, by the MAC at Cannon Hill Park.

Can I bring food and drink into the ground?

Yes, spectators can bring in their own food and drink subject to the following restrictions:

County Championship and One Day Cup

Spectators are allowed to bring their own food and drink into the stadium, excluding glass bottles.

We ask that you avoid bringing in large bags, if at all possible.

International, Vitality Blast Finals Day, Vitality Blast and The Hundred

No alcohol is allowed into the ground for international matches, Vitality Blast Finals Day, Vitality Blast and The Hundred.

As you would expect, we will have a thorough safety and security operation in place when you arrive. Bags and personnel will be searched. Please avoid bringing bags, if at all possible.

There are some items you can’t bring into the ground;

No alcohol.
No glass bottles.
Spectators can bring in their own food and drink subject to the above restrictions.
No fireworks or flares.
No weapons, firearms or any other items considered dangerous.
Flags, Clothing, Banners, or other signs that are offensive, racist, or commercially or politically motivated.
No instruments, whistles or horns, unless agreed in advance.

This policy helps to ensure the safety and comfort of spectators in attendance at Edgbaston on our busier match days.