VENUE INFORMATION 

 

Your ticket gives you access to both the men’s and women’s matches on the same day, so make sure you get there for the first match!

 

Match start times vary so make sure you've looked at your ticket in the app to see what time the first match starts.

 

Tickets will arrive in the app in early July 2024.

 

Click here to view Utilita Bowl's full ground regulations

 

SUSTAINABILITY

 

Utilita bowl is the south coast’s premier international cricket, music and leisure destination. In January, the venue announced it’s mission to become the world’s greenest cricket stadium and has recently took the first major step by beginning the installation of over 1,000 solar panels.

 

The green choices available to you on a matchday are highlighted as bold* throughout this page.

 

FOOD & DRINK

 

We’ve got a huge selection of food, and drink stands at Utilita Bowl, making sure to cater for all requirements. 

• Natty’s Jerk Chicken
• Piglets Pies & Sausage Rolls
• Angus Burgers
• Hog Roast
• Mexican
• Greek
• Traditional Pasties
• Chinese
• Katsu Curry
• Fish & Chips
• Loaded/Street Fries
• Nachos
• Pizza
• German Sausage
• Churros
• Pick n Mix Sweets
• Ice Cream

Find out more information on the food and drink options here.

Spectators can bring in food, a sealed soft drink up to 500ml, or an empty water bottle to fill at the water fountains. Please note, no alcohol can be brought into the ground, only alcohol purchased on-site may be consumed.

Water fountains will be available to fill water bottles up at the Hotel ends of the CIM and Shane Warne stands.

Please note that Utilita Bowl is a cashless venue.

 

TRAVEL

 

BY BIKE

 

Utilita Bowl provides a free bicycle storage facility. Please head towards the roundabout and follow directions from our traffic operatives. All parking is subject to availability and on a first come first served basis.

 

BY BUS/TRAIN

 

Hedge End train station is less than 2 miles away, approximately a 35-minute walk from Utilita Bowl and Hilton at Utilita Bowl.

 

Southampton Airport Parkway station is approximately 3.5 miles from Utilita Bowl and Hilton at Utilita Bowl and services the Waterloo to Weymouth South Western Railway Main Line.

 

Free rail shuttle buses will be operating from and to Southampton Airport Parkway and Hedge End Railway Stations from 1 hour before gates open and to 30 minutes after the matchday has ended. Click here to find out more.

 

Find a train to either Southampton Airport Parkway or Hedge End for easiest access to the ground by clicking this link.

 

BY CAR

 

The roads around Utilita Bowl are likely to be busy throughout The Hundred, so please allow plenty of time for your journey.

 

Parking must be pre-booked. To book your space, click here.

 

Please be aware that car parking may be located a short walk away from the gate and the surface may be grass. Please follow the directions on your purchased car parking pass if you have pre-booked car parking.

 

Car parks will open 30 minutes before the scheduled gates opening time of the fixture, and will close 90 minutes after the match. Cars are not permitted to stay overnight.

 

Drivers on the day who have not pre-booked, please use Southampton Airport Parkway Station’s Multi-Storey Car Park. From here you can catch the Shuttle Bus to the ground.

 

There is no car parking in local residential areas. Supporters should use official transport routes or get dropped off at the venue.

 

FACILITIES

 

ACCESSIBILITY

 

Tickets & parking

To book a wheelchair or accessible ticket, contact 023 8047 2002 (option 2), 10am – 4pm, Monday – Friday, or email tickets@utilitabowl.com to request a callback.

 

Utilita Bowl has a number of wheelchair-accessible areas available to be booked. These areas will be supported by a dedicated Matchday Steward and provide space for an essential companion to sit alongside. It should be noted that the vast majority of seats at Utilita Bowl are not covered.

 

Utilita Bowl provides blue badge parking and accessible bus services from local transport hubs. To arrange this, contact the phone number or email outlined above.

 

There are clearly marked accessible gates at all entrances, these entrances allow access to Utilita Bowl’s famous berm, which provides a level surface around the entire ground.

 

Sensory Bags

Sensory bags, designed to add comfort and security to disabled supporters to perfect their matchday experience, are available to pre-book on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

These bags are designed to help fans, particularly those with autism, to enhance the matchday experience, making it more comfortable and enjoyable. Apply for a free bag by clicking here.

 

Hearing Loops

Hearing loops are installed at all key customer service points across the stadium. Please tune to T to make use.

 

Audio Commentary

Live match commentary is available for supporters with visual impairments. Free in-ear radios can be collected from our Matchday Information Point in the Atrium. The radios give access to live BBC match commentary.

 

Accessible lifts

Accessible lifts provide access to hospitality suites and the Roof Terrace and are positioned in the lobbies of the main stands, pavilion and hotel. Some areas of the ground, including pitch level, require navigation via a short flight of stairs.

There are Accessible Toilets located around the ground, at both ends of the Shane Warne and Ingleby-Mackenzie Stands, in the pavilion and at the Hilton End. For some matches, these toilets are controlled by a RADAR key. If you have forgotten or do not have access to a RADAR key, please ask an Information Steward or staff at the Matchday Information point in the Atrium. In addition, a Changing Places Toilet can also be found in the Colin Ingleby-Mackenzie Stand concourse.

 

Assistance dogs are welcome at the venue.

 

MULTI-FAITH ROOM

 

The Contemplation Room is located in the Colin Ingleby Mackenzie Concourse.

 

SHOP

 

Make sure you visit the on-site shop at Utilita Bowl, located under the Shane Warne Stand, to get your Southern Brave kit. You can also get the kit online here, in The Hundred's Online Store.

 

Please note that Utilita Bowl is a cashless stadium and only card payments will be taken.

 

 

PREMIUM EXPERIENCES

 

Elevate your Southern Brave matchday with exclusive premium experiences at Utilita Bowl.

 

Hospitality Packages

 

Enjoy the best seats, luxury amenities, and delicious dining with our hospitality packages. Explore suite options and private boxes by clicking here. 

 

Pitch-Facing Hotel Bedrooms

 

Stay in style in pitch-facing Hilton hotel bedrooms, offering comfort and a balcony for an unparalleled view. Discover more by clicking here.

 

Make your matchday extraordinary. Book your premium experience at Utilita Bowl now.