Match Preview: Southern Vipers v Central Sparks, RHFT
Southern Vipers have named a 14 -player squad to take on Central Sparks at Wormsley in their first home match of 2024
Hampshire v Somerset is due to start at 1:30pm, please disregard the 2pm start time listed on match tickets.
Start Time Reminder
Gates Open - Midday | Hampshire v Somerset - 1:30pm | Estimated Finish - 9:00pm
Tickets are available to purchase via the The Ageas Bowl’s online ticketing website, over the phone on 0844 847 1863 or in person at the The Ageas Bowl’s Ticketing and Membership Office (Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm) as well as on the gate from 11:30am on Tuesday.
U17s are entitled to free admission to Tuesday's match. Complimentary U17 tickets can be acquired at the Ticket Office from 11:30am.
Tickets are available at the advance rate until 23:59 on Monday, and at the standard rate from that point on.
Tickets will be available to purchase on the gate from 11:30am on Tuesday.
Phone: 0844 847 1863
There is a chance the roads around The Ageas Bowl will be busy on Tuesday. In an attempt to alleviate any congestion, car parks will be open at 11:30am.
Despite this, please allow plenty of time for your journey and please be aware it is possible that car parks will become full.
Gates will open at 12pm (midday) on Tuesday with Hampshire v Somerset set to commence at 1:30pm with an approximate finish of 9:00pm.
Please note, tickets reference a start time of 2pm but the match is in fact scheduled to start at 1:30pm.
The Arlott Atrium is open to all spectators on Tuesday, whilst the Derek Shackleton Bar and Hambledon Suite remain reserved areas for Hampshire Members.
The Matchday Ticket Office (located at top of hill), will be open from 11:30am until an hour before the close or abandonment of play.
The Ageas Bowl Shop will be open from 12pm (midday) until 30 minutes after the close or abandonment of play.
Food will be available to purchase upon gates opening.
A selection of hot and cold food will be available from concessions around the ground, including Sanjha’s Indian cuisine.
Alcohol will be served from 12:00pm.
The Ageas Bowl operates a strict ‘Challenge 25’ alcohol policy and as such anyone deemed to look Under 25 will be asked to provide photographic proof of their age, prior to being served alcohol.
Hampshire Cricket’s annual Zooters’ Signing Day takes place ahead of Tuesday’s match.
Any 2016 Zooters Members are welcome to attend, but will need to register in advance (by 4pm on Monday 1st August). Registration can be done by sending the Zooters’ name and Membership No. to membership@ageasbowl.com or by phoning 02380 475606.
Upon arrival at the The Ageas Bowl on Tuesday, those attending the Zooters’ signing day will be to park on-site and will need to head to the Matchday Ticket Office (past turnstiles, at top of hill) to pick up wristbands which will entitle admission into the ground.
Two guardians are entitled to attend with every Zooter.
Zooters are then to meet in the Arlott Atrium by 10:45am with the signing session to commence at 11am!
The Ageas Bowl Shop will be open on Tuesday for Zooters to pick up any last minute merchandise.
Please click here to view the latest weather forecast for Southampton.
If you are unsure on the latest situation with the weather at the ground, you can call our Match Day Information Line (recorded message) on 023 8047 5662.
Programmes and scorecards will be available from the Club Shop, priced at £3.00 and 50p respectively.
In addition, a programme and scorecard seller will also be located at the West Gate.
Cash can be withdrawn from the ATM located in the Arlott Atrium.
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