Visitor Guide: Hampshire v Middlesex, NatWest T20 Blast

Hampshire v Middlesex

NatWest T20 Blast
Friday 22nd July

Gates Open - 5:30pm | Hampshire v Middlesex - 7pm | Live Music - 9:45pm

Tickets

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 5pm on Friday.

Tickets are only available at the advance rate listed above until 23:59pm on Thursday (21st July) - after this point tickets will only be available at the standard rate.

Tickets are available to purchase online and over the phone at the standard rate until midday on Friday - from that point they'll only be available to purchase on the gate from 5pm.

Those with tickets for the abandoned Hampshire v Sussex Sharks (Fri 17 June) match or Hampshire v Gloucestershire (Sat 25 June) match can exchange these tickets for Hampshire v Middlesex tickets at the Matchday Ticket Office from 5pm on Friday.

Phone: 0844 847 1863

Barbados Holiday Giveaway

The island of Barbados is currently celebrating its 50th Anniversary of Independence and to mark the occasion and courtesy of generous prize donations from Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. in association with travel partners Resort Marketing and Elegant Hotels, one lucky spectator at the match will win the trip of a lifetime for two with flights on a seven night all-inclusive package staying at Sugar Cane Club Hotel and Spa in Barbados!

1st Prize:

All-inclusive trip for two for seven nights at Sugar Cane Club Hotel & Spa with flights

Runners Up Prizes:

2nd: Seven nights all-inclusive accommodation at Time Out Hotel – excludes flights

3rd: Five nights all-inclusive accommodation at the newly redesigned Waves Hotel & Spa – excludes flights

Other Prizes 

To further commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Independence we’ll also be giving away Caribbean-style goody bags as spot prizes every time Hampshire or Middlesex score 50 runs, so the more runs scored, the more chances there are to win!

How To Win

The prizes will be given away on the night (during the second innings) via a prize draw, so all you’ve got to do is be in attendance at the match with a valid match ticket or Membership card to be in with a chance of winning the trip of a lifetime!

Entertainment & Activities

Friday’s T20 Blast will be played out against the backdrop of a whole host of Caribbean-flavoured activities and entertainment.

Carnival Dancers

Spot some of our authentically dressed Bajan dancers who will be making their way around the ground.

Surf Simulator

Ride the waves with our surf simulator, your chance to show off your surfing skills. 

Fun Fair

Slot home at the penalty shootout station or enjoy a ride on the inflatable slide; two entertaining attractions available for spectators this Friday.

Steelband

Crestwood School Steelband will be on-hand from 5:30pm to offer some pre-match music with a Caribbean twist.

LIVE: Ivan J (9:45pm)

Join us after the cricketing action for some live post-match music with reggae and soul artist Ivan J!

Ivan will be performing live outside the Main Ticket Office from around 9:45pm.

Getting Here & Parking

There is a chance the roads around The Ageas Bowl will be busy on Friday. In an attempt to alleviate any congestion, car parks will be open at 5pm.

Despite this, please allow plenty of time for your journey and please be aware it is possible that car parks will become full.

Opening & Closing Times

Gates will open at 5:30pm on Friday with Hampshire v Middlesex set to commence at 7pm. Live music courtesy of reggae and soul singer Ivan J will begin upon the match finishing (Approx 9:45pm). 
 
The Arlott Atrium is open to all spectators on Friday, 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 1pm until an hour before the close or abandonment of play.

Those with tickets to the abandoned Hampshire v Sussex Sharks (Fri 17 June) fixture or Hampshire v Gloucestershire (Sat 25 June) match are able to exchange these tickets for tickets to Hampshire v Middlesex on Friday at the Matchday Ticket Office.

The Ageas Bowl Shop will be open from 5:30pm until 30 minutes after the close or abandonment of play.

Food and Drink

Food will be available to purchase upon gates opening.

A large selection of hot and cold food will be available from concessions around the ground, including Sanjha’s Indian cuisine.

BEEFY’S, the The Ageas Bowl’s steakhouse restaurant (located within Hilton Southampton – The Ageas Bowl) is open for dinner from 5:30pm on Friday, serving an a la carte menu. To book a table or for more information, please call 02382 027097. 

Alcohol will be served from 5:30pm.

Please note, no alcohol can be brought into the ground, only alcohol purchased on site may be consumed.

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.

Club Shop

The Club Shop will have stock of Hampshire's 2016 NatWest T20 Blast shirts on Friday, priced at £42 for Adults and £35 for Juniors.

Weather

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 & Scorecards

Programmes and scorecards will be available from the Club Shop, priced at £3.00 and 50p respectively.

In addition, programme and scorecard sellers will be located around the ground.

Additional Information

Cash can be withdrawn from the ATM located in the Arlott Atrium.