Glamorgan face Sussex Sharks in the Vitality Blast on Bank Holiday Monday. Some of the world's best T20 players will be in action in Cardiff including master blaster Colin Ingram and former England batsman Luke Wright.
Here’s our helpful event guide of all the action, on and off the field, with gates opening at 1:00pm and the match starting at 2:30pm.
On-The-Day Ticket Sales & Collections next to Gate 2
Adults: £10
Students: £5
U17s: Free
Print your tickets at home or collect from the Ticket Office on the day of the match.
*All U17s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Seating at Glamorgan Cricket's Vitality Blast matches in Cardiff is unallocated, so you can choose your view of the action!
Travel
There is no public car parking available at the Stadium. There are a number of independent car parks located throughout the city, visit www.ncp.co.uk/cardiff.
Food
Whatever whets your appetite, there’s sure to be a dish that will tickle your taste buds at T20 Cricket.
From traditional classics such as Pasties, Burgers and Hog Roast, to sweet treats like Ice Cream, Doughnuts and Crepes, there’s an extensive range of catering outlets located around Glamorgan County Cricket Club to fuel your hunger.
With all of our catering outlets offering vibrant flavours and exciting menus, plus a wide selection of vendors serving gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan menu options, you’re such to find something that you can enjoy during a well-earned break from the action.
Bars & Caddies – Overview
You’ll never be far away from a refreshing beverage, with bars and caddies located around the venue. Whether you fancy a draught lager, a classic G&T or a soft drink – we’ve got you covered.
Head to the Tiki Bar at Castell Howell Stand for a choice of beer, lager and cider as well as a range of soft and hot drinks. If you’re feeling fruity go for the Strongbow Dark Fruits or if you’re feeling adventurous, we have a choice of ales on offer.
Drink
There will be multiple public bars located around the venue offering a full range of beverages, including soft drinks, hot drinks, draught lager, ale and cider. You will be able to find this wide selection underneath the Castell Howell Stand, Foster’s Grandstand, Pavilion Stand and Riverside.
If you’re sitting near the Fosters Grandstand then you won’t have to go far for a glass of bubbly! The Prosecco Pronto team are experts in the world of Prosecco and have a lovely chilled glass (or bottle!) waiting for you. If Pimms is more your thing, they’ve got you covered – served with the classic fruit garnishes, the perfect summer drink!
Help Glamorgan stay green and use our Green Goblets, with deposits for plastic pint glasses being £1.
There will be free water refill unit available from underneath the Castell Howell Stand, Foster’s Grandstand and Pavilion car parking area.
You can also get a 10% discount on food and drink from our official pub partner Pontcanna Inn before and after the game – just show you membership card or match day ticket when served at the bar to claim the offer.
Entertainment
There are plenty of activities going on around the stadium to keep you entertained. You’ll be able to test your cricket skills in the SPTS Youth Zone, scale the Boulders climbing wall or try golf, football and other sports.
There will also be live music from Brewhouse, underneath the Castell Howell Stand. We will also host a player signing session after the match in front of the Discover Leeks Pavilion. All of these activities are free, so beat the queues and come down early.
Also, you can get your facepainted on the back lawn with Sharon Vanstone, which is free for everyone!
Weather
The latest weather forecast for Monday is sunny with highs of 23 degrees.so bring plenty of sunscreen.
Safety and security
Comprehensive security measures will be in place for all those visiting Sophia Gardens Cardiff and all bags will be searched on entrance. On arrival at your specified gate, your match ticket will be checked by a steward. Please have your match ticket available as you enter the Stadium. Our stewards will be happy to assist with any queries you may have. If you have any safety or security concerns on the day, please contact your nearest steward who will be happy to assist.
View our ground regulations - www.glamorgancricket.com/stadium-seating-plan
Accessibility
Sophia Gardens Cardiff provides a venue which caters for all of our visitors’ needs. It is our intent to provide information about the accessibility, the facilities we have in place and the use. Glamorgan Cricket is a proud member of the Level Playing Field organisation.
Visit - www.glamorgancricket.com/spectators-with-disabilities - for more information.