Southampton
🏟️ Address: Utilita Bowl, Botley Rd, West End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 3XH, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
The Utilita Bowl is situated on the outskirts of Southampton and is easily accessible by car, bus, train, or bicycle.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Utilita Bowl. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
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.
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.
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.
Visitors to the Utilita Bowl are permitted to bring food for personal consumption into the venue.
No alcohol can be brought into the ground for Vitality Blast, international matches, The Hundred, or any other major matches/concerts.
A maximum of 4 cans of beer/cider, or 70cl of wine, may be brought into the ground for One Day Cup and County Championship matches.
Inside the venue, the Utilita Bowl boasts some of the best food and drink outlets in cricket – as voted for by cricket fans in the UK. While some concessions may not be available for County Championship and One Day Cup matches, the stadium generally offers everything from burgers to ice cream, fish and chips to pizza.
For those looking for a meal in more formal surroundings, BEEFY’S by Ian Botham Restaurant & Bar (located within Hilton at the Utilita Bowl) serves a limited menu from 120 minutes before the start of the game. Please note, pre-booking is necessary. To book a table, or for more information, please contact the restaurant on 02382 027097.
The Utilita Bowl has 2 main entrances: the West Gate on the west side of the ground, and the East Gate on the east side of the ground.
Gates open 60 minutes before the start of play for County Championship and One Day Cup games.
Gates open 90 minutes before the start of play for Vitality Blast and Hundred games.
Gates open 2 hours before the start of play for international matches.
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.
Toilets can be found close to all sections of the Utilita Bowl.
Similarly, accessible toilets are located around the ground, at both ends of the Shane Warne and Ingleby-Mackenzie Stands, in the pavilion, and at the Hilton End. For some matches these toilets are controlled by radar key. If you do not have access to a radar key, please ask a member of staff for help.
Accessible International Tickets
Accessible tickets for international matches are available through the ticket ballot on the Utilita Bowl website. Please complete the relevant section of the form to request wheelchair accessible, level entry, or front row seats. All tickets will be allocated together. Wheelchair user guest seats will be positioned in the row in front of the Wheelchair Accessible Area.
To purchase accessible domestic tickets, please contact the venue directly on tickets@utilitabowl.com.
There are clearly marked accessible gates at all entrances of the Utilita Bowl.
Accessible lifts provide access to hospitality suites and the Roof Terrace. These can be found in the lobbies of the main stands, pavilion and hotel.
Assistance Dogs are welcome at the ground.
Wheelchair accessible areas are available to be booked for international matches, or used on an unallocated basis for domestic games. Please contact the venue for more information on tickets@utilitabowl.com.
Free-to-use water fountains are located at the hotel-end of both the Shane Warne and Colin Ingleby-Mackenzie Stands.
For most games, an information point can be found in the Artlott Atrium. Lost property issues and general enquiries can be directed to staff at this location.
Utilita Bowl has a capacity of approximately 25,000. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
Botley Rd, West End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 3XH, United Kingdom.
