You are not permitted to bring your own food and drink into the venue. Bars will be available at Edgbaston to purchase a wide range of alcoholic and soft drinks and a food outlet will be available, catering for all dietary requirements.

This event is strictly for individuals aged 16 or over. Please Note: All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Yes, free car parking is available for all guests on-site at Edgbaston. To gain access to our car park, enter through the Main Entrance on Edgbaston Road (B5 7QU) and one of our stewarding team will direct you.

If you wish to leave your car overnight at Edgbaston, please speak with a member of staff on Main Reception to make them aware and to confirm arrangements how when you will be collecting the following day. Please Note: This is available to Edgbaston Christmas Party guests only.

Edgbaston is a fully wheelchair accessible venue and our team are training to ensure we can offer a comfortable experience for all attendees. If you have any specific accessibility requirements, please email events@edgbaston.com in advance of your visit so we can make any required arrangements.

This is predominantly a standing event with minimal seating. There will be limited seating available on a first-come-first-served basis only.

Tickets for this event are non-refundable. If due to unforeseen circumstances the event is cancelled, a full refund will automatically be returned to the original payment card. Please see our full tickets terms and conditions here.

You are permitted to bring a small bag into the venue. Please Note: All bags are subject to a search by our security team upon entry.

If you are lucky enough to look under the age of 25, please ensure you bring your ID with you as Edgbaston operate the Challenge 25 policy when serving alcohol behind our bars.

At the end of the night, we are not permitted to allow any drinks to be taken off the premises and will have to be consumed prior to the end of your party. Additionally, drinks are not permitted to be brought onto the premises, subject to a standard bag search upon arrival.

Please Note: We are now a cashless venue. You will need to bring your card or e-wallet with you to purchase drinks from the bars at Edgbaston.

Edgbaston Stadium is a cashless venue and card payments only will be accepted at all food outlets, bars and Store ’94 around the venue. Please bring your card or e-wallet to purchase food, drink or merchandise.

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

The following information will help you plan your travel to Edgbaston and offer transport tips to make your visit as enjoyable as possible.

Rail

Birmingham has great public transport links and we strongly recommend that you consider public transport so that you can make the most of your day with us. Birmingham New Street Station is the main rail hub for the city with connections from all over the region and country. We recommend that you book your tickets in advance and plan your journey.

Public Buses

There are regular local buses to the ground from south-west Birmingham and the city centre. National Express buses 45 and 47 have services between the city centre and Pershore Road which is a two-minute walk to the ground. More information on local buses can be found online at nxbus.co.uk.

By Bike

If you live locally, Edgbaston easy to get to by bike with both the Rea Valley and the A38 (Bristol Road) cycle route close by, offering a safe way to travel to the stadium. Bike stands are available near the Main Reception.

Walking

Many attendees enjoy the 40-minute walk to Edgbaston from the city centre. The walking route between Birmingham New Street Station and Edgbaston is straightforward with comprehensive signs to help you find your way.

Taxi Drop Off & Pickup

We kindly ask all spectator to arrange taxi drop off and pickup away from Edgbaston to avoid unnecessary traffic and to adhere to local parking restrictions.

Birmingham Clean Air Zone

Please note that from 1 June 2021, Birmingham City Council introduced a Clean Air Zone within the A4540 Middleway (Inner City Ring Road). Edgbaston is not within the Clean Air Zone, however, if you drive through the Clean Air Zone area  in a car or van, you could be charged £8 per day if your vehicle does not meet the required standards. Driving on the A4540 Middleway itself will not incur charges. You can check if you will be charged using the Government vehicle checker and view a map of the Clean Air Zone, on the Brum Breathes website.

If you are looking for an overnight stay, Edgbaston Park Hotel is the nearest hotel to the stadium and is only 2 miles from Birmingham city centre. With 185 bedrooms to choose from, they offer a variety of options to suit all budgets. To book your accommodation at preferential rates, please call 0121 414 8888 and quote EDGBASTON. Alternatively, visit edgbastonparkhotel.com.

At Edgbaston there are two sensory rooms that are available to be used by any visitor with neurodiverse needs. If you would like access to our sensory rooms, there is no need to book, simply speak to one of our friendly team on the nights and they will arrange to give you access.

Additionally, we also offer sensory bags which will be available from reception.