Please find below:
- Pre-match information for those attending the game
- Confirmation of the parking process for this match
Before travel/arrival
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’
- To confirm – Members & Six Pack Ticket Bundle holders can gain entry by scanning their valid 2022 Membership/Ticket Bundle Card at the gate
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- If you haven’t received your 2022 Card yet, please come to the box office on arrival
- If your Card does not contain a photo, please visit the Academy Building Reception where a photo will be added to your Card at no further charge
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- Be prepared for changeable British weather – there are areas of The County Ground where shade is at a premium
- 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 2022 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
Is there any travel disruption?
Do I need proof of negative COVID-19 status?
- No. Spectators do not need to show any proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID test at Kent Cricket venues this season
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
Getting to the ground
Where can I enter the ground?
- Pedestrian access to this match will be via:
- Via Worsley Bridge Road
- Via Copers Cope Road
- Vehicle access for Spitfire Ground Car Parking Pass holders and pre-booked Blue Badge holders is via Copers Cope Road
- Pedestrian access to this match will be via:
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 17:30 the day before – click here to purchase
Where are the Members areas?
- As well as access to the Grandstand seating, Members can enjoy a relocated Members’ Bar inside the Long Room in the Academy Building at The County Ground
- This will be signposted
- As well as access to the Grandstand seating, Members can enjoy a relocated Members’ Bar inside the Long Room in the Academy Building at The County Ground
I'm a Club Member & Friend and I'm bringing someone with me - do I need to do anything?
- Club Member & Friend – Friends will need to arrive with Members
- Members’ Friends will need to sign-in at the Box Office on Worsley Bridge Road. This process will be phased in during the season and will not apply for this match
I'm a Member & I'm bringing a Guest, can they come with me into Member areas?
- Yes – Members & Six Pack Plus Ticket Bundle Holders are able to purchase an upgrade ticket for their guests at the Box Office (£5 per day) – this will allow their guest to accompany them to Members areas for the day
Can Members of the visiting team enter Member areas?
- Yes – Members from the opposition will be able to access Member areas on production of a valid 2022 Membership Card
Is parking available for this match?
- Ground Parking is available to pre-book now via the Kent Cricket website here
- Life Members & Spitfire Ground Parking Pass holders can park free of charge – please show your Life Membership card or Spitfire Ground Parking Pass to the steward at the entrance to parking
- Windscreens must be covered at all times when sun reflection could interfere with play
- Ground Parking is available to pre-book now via the Kent Cricket website here
I have a Spitfire Ground Parking Pass, what should I do?
- Please enter the ground via the parking gate on Copers Cope 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
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 need to wear a face covering inside the ground?
- Face coverings are now not a requirement at sporting venues, as per Government guidance, and is completely down to personal choice
- Please be considerate of other spectators inside the ground
- Face coverings are now not a requirement at sporting venues, as per Government guidance, and is completely down to personal choice
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
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?
- No – Spectators are asked not to go on the playing area at any time before, during or after the match
Can I get an autograph or a selfie with the players?
- Yes – we’re pleased to confirm that spectators are permitted to interact with our players this season
- Spectators are not permitted to enter the field of play or any prohibited areas at any time
- Yes – we’re pleased to confirm that spectators are permitted to interact with our players this season