Ground Opens at 10:00, First Ball at 11:00, First Innings ends at 14:30, Second Innings starts at 15:15, Scheduled end of match at 18:45
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- Buy your tickets with confidence – should there be less than 10 overs bowled in total, excluding reduced-overs results, ticket purchasers will receive an automatic ticket credit to their Kent Cricket Ticketing Account.
- The County Ground, Beckenham is a cashless venue. The Kent Cricket Pop-Up Shop, ticket sales, and food & beverage payments at all outlets are conducted without cash during matches.
Before travel/arrival
How much are tickets?
- Advanced Prices (available until 23:59 on 5 August)
- Adult
- General Admission: £20
- Main Stand: £25
- Junior (5 – 15)
- All tickets: £1
- Adult
Purchase your tickets here
- Match Day Prices:
- Adult
- General Admission: £25
- Main Stand: £30
- Junior (5 – 15)
- All tickets: £1
- Pre-purchased general admission tickets can be upgraded to Main Stand tickets for £5pp on the day at the Box Office (subject to availability)
- Re-admittance is permitted for this match
- Advanced Prices (available until 23:59 on 5 August)
What do I need to do before I come to the match?
- Non-members must print or download their matchday ticket
- This is downloadable via the Club’s Ticket Portal here
- Click on ‘VIEW ALL TICKETS CLAIMED’ > ‘SEE DETAILS’ > ‘PRINT’
- Members & Six Pack Ticket Bundle holders can gain entry by scanning their valid 2023 Membership/Ticket Bundle Card at the gate
- If you haven’t received your 2023 Card yet, please come to the box office on arrival
- Be prepared for changeable British weather
- Bring a payment device for cashless payments. The County Ground, Beckenham is a cashless venue
- Non-members must print or download their matchday ticket
Do I have to print my ticket?
- Match tickets and Memberships can either be downloaded directly into the wallet on your smart device, or the PDF e-ticket can be scanned directly at the gate from your device
- Members & Six Pack Holders can gain entry by scanning their valid 2023 Card at the gate
What should I think about when I plan my journey to and from the ground?
- Don’t miss a minute of play – give yourself plenty of time to arrive; gates will open at 10:00, one hour before the start of play
- Please consider the environment when planning your travel to the ground.
- The County Ground, Beckenham is located approximately seven miles from central London.Please see below details on train, bus and Park & Ride services for The County Ground:
- By rail
New Beckenham – 0.6 miles
Beckenham Junction – 0.7 milesPlan your journey [via National Rail enquiries]
- By bus
The ground is serviced by local bus stops heading in & out of Beckenham (Hackington Crescent or Brackley Road), operated by Transport for London:
Plan your journey [via TFL]
TFL’s No. 54 bus runs along Southend Road from Woolwich via Catford & Lewisham. TFL’s No. 352 bus runs adjacent to the ground from Bromley.
- By car
Plan your journey [via theaa.com]
Ground Parking is available to pre-book now via the Kent Cricket website here
Is there any travel disruption?
Can I bring my own alcohol with me to the ground?
- Yes – spectators are permitted to enter the ground with EITHER one bottle of wine OR four cans of beer/cider
Can I bring my own chair with me?
- Yes, spectators are permitted to being their own chairs to this match
- Please ensure that your seating position does not impact on the view of other spectators
- Yes, spectators are permitted to being their own chairs to this match
What's the weather going to be like?
- Buy your tickets with confidence – should there be less than 10 overs bowled in the match, ticket purchasers for that day’s play will receive an automatic ticket credit to their Kent Cricket Ticketing Account.
- Follow Kent Cricket on Twitter to receive live updates on prospects of play should there be any delays.
View Kent Cricket’s Wet Weather Policy
Getting to the ground
Where can I enter the ground?
- The box office will be located at the main pedestrian entrance on Worsley Bridge Road.
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- The Copers Cope gate will also be open for pedestrian entrance:
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- Vehicle entrance will be at the Copers Cope end of Worsley Bridge Road.
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- The box office will be located at the main pedestrian entrance on Worsley Bridge Road.
What time do gates open?
- Gates open at 10:00, one hour before the scheduled start of play
Can I buy a ticket at the gate?
- Yes – you can purchase a ticket for each day’s play via the Box Office at the Worsley Bridge Road Entrance
- You can save money by purchasing your tickets before 23:59 the day before – click here to purchase
Where are the Members areas?
- As well as access to the Grandstand seating, Members can enjoy a Members’ Bar in the Academy Building at The County Ground
- This will be signposted
- There is no longer a Members’ Bar inside the Pavilion as this is now part of the Players & Match Official Area (PMOA), where only accredited individuals are allowed to enter.
- As well as access to the Grandstand seating, Members can enjoy a Members’ Bar in the Academy Building at The County Ground
Is parking available for this match?
- Parking inside The County Ground, Beckenham is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability.
- Ground parking can be purchased in advance here
- Subject to availability, ground parking can be purchased on the day for £10 (by card) per vehicle.
- Ground parking can be purchased in advance here
- Members with a valid Life Member Membership card can park free of charge at The County Ground, Beckenham
- Please show your Life Member card at the parking gate
- Not applicable for Life Member Friend Card
- Parking inside The County Ground, Beckenham is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability.
I have a Spitfire Ground Parking Pass, what should I do?
- Please enter the ground via the parking gate at the Copers Cope end of Worsley Bridge Road, where a steward will direct you to your parking area at no further charge to your Parking Pass
Inside the ground
Are there any seating restrictions for this match?
- There is no designated seating for this match
- General Admission ticket holders and Six Pack Ticket Bundle Holders can sit in anywhere except the Grandstand and other Member areas at The County Ground, Beckenham
- There is no designated seating for this match
What activities are there for children?
- We are delighted to have a host of complimentary activities for the family to enjoy:
- Bouncy Castle
- Face-painter
- Cricket Activities with our Community Cricket Team
- Post-match autograph session with the Kent Spitfires
- Your opportunity to collect autographs and selfies with the squad
- We are delighted to have a host of complimentary activities for the family to enjoy:
Will the Kent Cricket Shop be open?
- The Kent Cricket Shop will be providing a pop-up shop at Beckenham during this match, stocking the latest Kent Cricket x Castore playing shirts and training wear
Are printed scorecards available?
- Yes – The Kent Cricket Pop-Up Shop and a stall by the Worsley Bridge Road entrance will be selling printed scorecards for £1 on every day of this fixture
Will I be able to use cash inside the ground?
- No. All match day payments at The County Ground, Beckenham are now cashless. The Kent Cricket Pop-Up Shop, ticket sales, food and beverage payments at all outlets will now be conducted without cash
- Spectators must use their credit/debit card, or smart device, for payment
- No. All match day payments at The County Ground, Beckenham are now cashless. The Kent Cricket Pop-Up Shop, ticket sales, food and beverage payments at all outlets will now be conducted without cash
Can I leave the ground and come back?
- Yes, re-admittance is permitted for this fixture
Where am I allowed to smoke in the ground?
- Smoking is not permitted in any of the seated or covered areas, including e-cigarettes
- Spectators may smoke in designated areas as signposted
- Smoking is not permitted in any of the seated or covered areas, including e-cigarettes
Can I bring my own food and drink?
- Yes. For this fixture, four cans of beer/cider or one bottle of wine are also permitted into the ground
- Food and beverage concessions will also be available inside the ground
Which food outlets are available?
- Water stations for reusable bottles are situated inside the sports centre on the ground level and at either end of the building outside.
- The Members Bar will be located on the first floor of the indoor sports centre
- A range of food and drink concessions will be available inside the ground, including:
- Wicked burgers
- Wood fired pizza
- Coffee and crepe
- Ice cream van
Can I bring my dog?
- Yes. For this fixture, dogs are permitted into the ground on a short lead
Am I allowed on the outfield during breaks?
- Yes – at the discretion of the Ground Staff & the Club, spectators will be allowed on the outfield during the interval
- Please listen out for pitch access announcements on the PA system
- Yes – at the discretion of the Ground Staff & the Club, spectators will be allowed on the outfield during the interval
Can I get an autograph or a selfie with the players?
- Yes, of course!
- However, spectators are not permitted to enter the field of play or any prohibited areas at any time
- A special autograph signing session will take place after each home One-Day Cup match
- Yes, of course!
Matchday Hospitality
I've purchased Matchday Hospitality, where should I go?
- The Hospitality area at The County Ground, Beckenham is situated inside the Academy building
Can I still purchase Matchday Hospitality for this match?
- No – hospitality bookings for this match are now closed
Is there a dress code for Hospitality Guests?
- We’re pleased to confirm that there will no longer be a formal dress code for hospitality guests in place at Kent Cricket venues from the 2023 season onwards.The move – which is part of Kent Cricket’s Action Plan for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – is designed to ensure that its venues, matchdays and major events are as welcoming and inclusive as possible.