Spectator Guide: LV= Insurance County Championship

LV= Insurance County Championship

Warwickshire v Somerset, 26-29 September
Gates open at 9.30am – Play starts at 10.30am

Warwickshire end their LV= Insurance County Championship campaign against Somerset at Edgbaston from Tuesday 26 September.

Tickets are available to by online for all four days of this match at tickets.edgbaston.com. Adult tickets are £15 and under 16s go FREE.

Full Club Members can get entry by scanning their 2023 Membership Card.

Click here to read our Spectator Code of Conduct.

If you have any questions ahead of your visit to Edgbaston, please email tickets@edgbaston.com. All Ground Regulations apply.

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Gates open 9.30am

Entry will be available via E2, E4/5 and E9 entrances, with gates opening from 9.30am.

Buy tickets

Tickets are available to purchase online for £15 adults and U16s go free.

Pitch access

Spectators will be allowed onto the pitch during the final County Championship match (subject to weather).

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 2023 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.

Ground Access

Members and spectators can get access to the stadium via E2, E4/5 (Main Reception) and E9 entrances.

Full Club Members will need to scan their 2023 Membership Card on entry. Tickets are available via the Edgbaston app.

Please be aware that building work as part of Phase 2 of the Edgbaston Stadium Masterplan is on-going adjacent to the stadium. Please take care when arriving and leaving.

Access by Foot: Pedestrians who arrive on foot can enter via Edgbaston Road or via Pershore Road, next to the Edgbaston Cricket Centre.

Seating

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

All seating is unreserved. Please note, both Skyline areas are closed for this match.

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

Spectators will be allowed on the outfield during the lunch and tea intervals at all County Championship matches, weather permitting.

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.

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

Multifaith Rooms will be open and are located behind the Selco Builders Warehouse Family Stand and 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.

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.

E-Cups

Sustainable e-cups will be used for any drink purchases, for a £1 deposit.

FAQs

How do I purchase tickets?

Tickets can be purchased, in advance, online at tickets.edgbaston.com for all LV= Insurance County Championship and One-Day Cup fixtures. Tickets can also be purchased on the day from the Ticket Office at Store ’94.

Adult tickets are £15 and under 16s go FREE to all games.

On all LV= Insurance County Championship match days, entry is free for all after tea (usually 4pm).

If you have any questions about tickets for any games at Edgbaston, please email tickets@edgbaston.com.

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:

LV= Insurance 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 and bags 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, 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.

Will food and drink be available to purchase on the day?

Yes, food and drink, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, will be available around the stadium for spectators. Availability will vary depending on fixture.

Spectators can order food and drink for Click & Collect from their seat using the Edgbaston app, available from selected bars on selected match days. To order, simply download the Edgbaston app on iOS or Android and visit the Shop section.

Spectators are allowed and encouraged to bring their own food and drink into the stadium, but no alcohol or glass bottles are allowed at International, The Hundred or Vitality Blast fixtures.