Overview
- ⏱️4 daysApproximate duration
- 🏟️Medium sizedVenue capacity is 25,000
Reduced price tickets are available for young people aged 16 and under.
For accessible seating information, please contact the venue directly on 023 8047 2002.
Please be aware that all performances listed are subject to change or removal without notification.
🏟️ Address: Utilita Bowl, Botley Rd, West End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 3XH, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
Pass holders, disabled guests and hospitality guests can park onsite at the Utilita Bowl.
There are 3 main car parks:
Onsite parking sells out very quickly for most games, but can be purchased in advance on the Utilita Bowl website.
Onsite car parks open 30 minutes before the scheduled game's gates opening time.
The Utilita Bowl provides free motorbike parking. To make use of this, head towards the roundabout outside the stadium and follow directions from staff.
Motorbikes will be parked near the Hampshire Wellbeing Centre, located opposite the East Gate.
All private vehicle drop-offs and pick-ups can be done at the Holiday Inn Express car park on Botley Road, which is a 300 m (4 min) walk to the stadium.
For some of the biggest games at the Utilita Bowl, the venue operates Park & Walk/Park & Ride services.
Please check the Utilita Bowl website for more details and specific match information.
A taxi pick-up point can be found opposite the West Gate.
The Utilita Bowl recommends Radio Taxis on 02380 666666.
Although Southampton is an affordable city, you can sometimes pay a premium for accommodation because it hosts many cruise ship passengers who use it as a stop off point for their travels. That said, it’s not the most luxurious destination either, meaning many of its hotels err on the cheaper side.
Southampton Airport (SOU) offers domestic and some European flights, and is located 6.5 km north-east of the city centre. The fastest way to reach the…
Climb aboard Steamship Shieldhall – tour this famous steamship built in the 1950’s, which is now Europe’s largest working steamship, and see its bridge, deck, engine room, and more
There are not currently any reviews for this event. If you have previously attended the Hampshire Men vs Essex Men, be the first to write a review!
There are numerous bus services in Southampton that can be used to access the Utilita Bowl:
Tickets for Bluestar buses can be purchased on the Bluestar website or onboard.
South Western Rail services connect the Utilita Bowl with London and areas across the southwest.
The nearest stations to the stadium are:
For international, T20, and Hundred games at the Utilita Bowl, the venue operates a rail shuttle service.
These direct buses are available from outside both Southampton Airport Parkway and Hedge End rail stations, transporting fans to and from the venue before, during and after the match.
Tickets for this service can be purchased on the Utilita Bowl website.
There is a free bicycle storage facility located opposite the venue’s East Gate. To make use of this, head towards the roundabout outside the stadium and follow directions from staff.
The Utilita Bowl is a 800 m (10 min) walk from the West End district of Southampton, and 2.7 km (32 min) walk from nearby Hedge End.
