Today’s ticket update, that we have just 15,000 tickets left at £15 has inspired us to give you 15 reasons WHY you should be buying your £15 tickets now!
1. OUR REFUND POLICY
Did you know that you’re entitled to a full refund or ticket exchange if rain cancels the match.. Even though we’re confident that July and August will be full of blazing sunshine (!) we’ve put this in place so there’s no need to wait on the weather to book your tickets!.
2. UNDER 16S GO FREE
We know we say this alot, but as one of the only First Class Counties to offer this, we are extremely proud that for the third year in a row we are making all u16 tickets FREE. We know how expensive kids days out can be, so this makes our match days a day that everyone can come to!
3. KIDS ZONE
We’re thrilled to announce, not only is our FREE inflatable fun zone coming back for it’s second year, but due to the fantastic feedback from families it’s going to be open pre match before EVERY single fixture!
4. LIVE MUSIC POST MATCH
Why not stay and party with us in the Exhibition Hall on our Friday nights!? They’ll be music on covering everything from pop, rock and rock n roll plus the bars will stay open! This will be after play finishes for a full hour. So, let the rush of leaving the stadium pass and enjoy the mini concert!
5. INTERNATIONAL STARS
Come and watch International cricket stars from a whole host of different countries . not just England. Our captain, Grant Elliott is a former New Zealand player as well as the likes of Colin de Grandhomme (NZ), Jeetan Patel (former NZ) and of course England legends such as Ian Bell – and that’s just the Bears line up!
6. GIVEAWAYS
We have over 50,000 giveaways over our 7 home matches. From our hairy headbands, clappits, t-shirts to 4s and 6s cards to name a few, there’s plenty of fantastic souvenirs to take home from the day! Make sure to get here early though, as once they’re gone, they’re gone!
7. THE BIG HITS
Watch this from last year’s T20 blast… we think it speaks for itself.
8. AFFORDABLE
Early Bird Adult Prices: £15
Kids: FREE
Picnics: Allowed
Parking: Available for under £15
So, we’re talking less than £50 for a family of four’s day out with us!! Included in that are all our activities around the ground, including the kids zone, climbing wall (Sunday games only), Bear Hunt and cricket play zones to name a few!
9. FOOD
We pride ourselves on the food here at Edgbaston with a wide variety of options thanks to our suppliers, Foodhall Farms who provide us with all sorts of fantastic street food! Head over to Edgbaston Beach where you’ll find all kinds of different options, from Fish & Chips to our Hog Roast, to Halal and vegetarian options they’ll be something for everyone. Plus, now EVERY single food outlet will have a kids option, as well as kids lunch boxes available to order from our brand new Kids Kiosk!
10. LOCATION
Located just one mile from the heart of UK’s second city, Edgbaston Stadium is only minutes away from major motorway links, 2 miles from New Street Station and only seven miles from Birmingham International Airport. Plus, there’s on site parking but remember to pre book! Pre booking not sale yet.
11. SUMMER HOLIDAYS
With our first home match kicking off on Sunday 8 July and finishing with our local derby vs Worcestershire on Friday 17 August its the best way to full those summer months with all our 7 home games falling in July and August
12. T20 CRICKET
Fast Paced for Families the VitalityBlast is the best of cricket, repackaged with plenty of big hits and delivered in a quick, sharp, and explosive three-hour window.
13. BEER FESTIVAL WEEKEND
We are thrilled to have our third Bears Beer Festival, with our official ale partner Marston’s Brewery. They’ll be over 50 different real ales to try, as well as a few different ciders to taste. Entry to the festival is completely free with a match day ticket and they’ll even be Birmingham Bears Beer to try, too!
14. EDGBASTON ATMOSPHERE
We pride ourselves on our legendary Edgbaston atmosphere, especially in the party stand, the Eric Hollies! So bring your best fancy dress outfit & get ready for one of the best atmosphere’s in cricket!
15. AFTER WORK FRIDAY NIGHTS
We have THREE Friday night fixtures this year! Why not try our Skyline Terrace, that offers a more premium experience, at a more affordable price and is the ideal option for a night out with friends or colleagues. Often referred to as the best seats in the house, the terrace allows you to stand or take your allocated seat to watch the action on the pitch.
