Fri 09 Aug 2024
Derbyshire
206
Kent Spitfires
207-7
Derbyshire welcome Kent Spitfires to The County Ground for the final home Metro Bank One-Day Cup Group A fixture on Friday 9 August (11am scheduled start).
If you are joining us for this fixture, please read the information below which will ensure that your visit is safe, enjoyable and comfortable.
If you have any questions ahead of your visit to The County Ground, please email [email protected]. All ground regulations are subject to change. Thank you for your support.
Derbyshire vs Kent Spitfires
Metro Bank One-Day Cup
Friday 9 August; 11am scheduled start
The County Ground, Derby
Gates Open: 60 minutes before the scheduled start of play
First Innings: 11am
Interval: 2.30pm approx.
Second Innings: 3.00pm approx.
Close: 6.30pm approx.
Spectators can save up to £5 per ticket by purchasing in advance.
Advanced Ticket Prices
Adults – £15
Juniors (Under 16s) – £3
Under 5s – Free
Students – £5
Please note that ticket prices increase on the day.
Member Guest Passes: Any Member wishing to use their Guest Passes for this fixture must claim their tickets online in advance of arriving at the ground. For further information regarding Guest Passes, click HERE to visit the Members’ Hub.
Reciprocal Offers: The Club’s Reciprocal Offers are valid for Vitality County Championship matches only.
Accessibility Ticketing: Supporters with accessibility needs can find more information regarding Tickets & Accessible Parking via our Accessibility Information page.
All ticket sales must be card/contactless payment only. No cash payments.
Book now via the link below.
Buying on the Day: All supporters wishing to buy a ticket on the day will need to do so at the Club’s Matchday Ticket Sales Point. Please see the Ground Map below for the location of the Ticket Sales Point.
Ticket prices increase on the day and supporters are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to save time and money.
Gates open 60 minutes before the scheduled start of play and we ask all supporters not to arrive before this time.
The below applies to Metro Bank One-Day Cup fixtures.
– Main Pavilion Car Park (A): Executive Members, Seasonal Car Park Pass Holders, Accessibility Car Park Tickets
– Frank Whittle Overflow Car Park (B): Additional parking via the Sir Frank Whittle Road entrance for Seasonal Car Park Pass Holders and ticket-buyers
– The Racecourse Car Park (C): Off St Mark’s Road (DE21 6AL) – Closed
Accessible Car Parking: Accessible Car Parking spaces are available in the Pavilion car park and in the adjacent run-through car park close to the main entrance. We encourage all spectators wishing to use an Accessible Car Park bay to pre-purchase their tickets. Accessible Car Park tickets can be pre-purchased until 5pm the day before the matchday by calling 01332 388 101 during our opening hours (Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm), or by emailing [email protected] to request a call-back.
As well as ample road parking close to the venue, public car parks are available at:
Arriving by Bus: Derbyshire County Cricket Club is well-connected by a number of bus routes, with a bus stop located just a minute’s walk from the main entrance. Click HERE to plan your route.
Arriving by Train: Derby is on the East Midlands Trains main line with direct trains from London St. Pancras via Leicester from the South, and Sheffield and Chesterfield from the North. Click HERE to plan your journey.
Ground Access by Foot/Public Transport: Pedestrians who walk to the venue or arrive by public transport can enter via the main Pavilion entrance.
Ticket Scanning: Once parked, or at the venue entrance on foot, all supporters will be required to pass through a scanning checkpoint, as directed by signage and on-site stewards. This will be via the main Pavilion entrance. Those who park in the Car Park off Sir Frank Whittle Way will be able to pass through the ticket scanning point on that side of the ground.
You must present your match ticket to be scanned (club-issued printed ticket, printed e-ticket, or e-ticket displayed on a smartphone).
Spectator Seating: The ground map above shows spectator seating areas, highlighted in light blue. There are no areas of reserved seating for One-Day Cup matches.
Disabled Access: Priority seating for supporters with accessibility needs will be available on the front row of the main Falcons Stand and to the back of the Grandstand in designated Accessible Viewing Bays. The use of these bays for this fixture will be on a first-come, first-served and unreserved basis. If any supporter requires assistance with any seating arrangements, please contact your nearest steward. Accessible toilets are located behind the Seat Unique Falcons Stand, in the Pavilion, to the back of the WDS Business & Media Centre and the Ryley Wealth Elite Performance Centre (see Ground Map above).
Own Chairs: Supporters can bring their own chairs to sit on the grassed or concrete areas, however walkways must be kept clear at all times and stewards may direct supporters to move should they be blocking access.
Dogs: Supporters can bring dogs to One-Day Cup fixtures.
2024 and Life Members will be able to use the Members Lounge as an indoor/balcony viewing area, while catering and bar facilities will be available. Please have your Membership Card ready to present to the steward upon entry.
Visiting Members are also permitted to use the Members Lounge.
Executive Members can take advantage of facilities within the Executive Lounge, while the pre-order system for hot food will continue to be in operation. Executive Members have been sent an email with details of how to do this. For any issues linked to pre-ordering, please email [email protected].
Members will be able to take advantage of the catering facilities within the Members Lounge, while Executive Members can pre-order food (details above).
Food in the Members Lounge will be served from approx. 1.30pm and throughout the interval.
The popular Woodfired Pizza stall will be back, serving delicious, fresh pizzas close to the Club Shop.
Additional catering: The Falcons and Boundary Bar will also be open for supporters to purchase a variety of hot and cold food, as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Spectators are permitted to bring their own food and refreshments to this fixture, however alcohol is limited to four standard size cans.
Opening times subject to change based on attendance.
Water Refill Stations: Free-to-use water refill stations are located outside of the Pavilion, the Ryley Wealth Elite Performance Centre and to the side of the Stowford Press Boundary Bar. Supporters can refill their own bottles, or purchase reusable cups from the Club Shop.
Reception in The Pavilion will be open to supporters wishing to purchase tickets for future fixtures/events, or to enquire about Membership.
Club Shop: The Club Shop on site at The County Ground will be open on the matchday. Please check the opening times on the front of the Club Shop.
Online Shop: The Club’s Online Shop is live at derbyshireccc.com. The online shop now includes new replica Metro Bank One-Day Cup and Vitality County Championship shirts, as well as new leisurewear items.
Scorecards: A blank scorecard template can be downloaded for free, HERE. A teamsheet can also be collected from Reception in the Pavilion (please allow time after the toss has been made for the teamsheet to be compiled). As part of the Club’s initiative to reduce paper waste, we encourage supporters to use the Club website for the latest score and team information via our Match Centre (details and link below).
Derbyshire County Cricket Club operates a cashless policy across all Club-managed points of sale on site – from ticket gates, to catering.
All of our catering and bar tills will accept all major debit/credit cards, as well as contactless payment options, including Apple and Android Pay.
The Club’s Multi-Faith Room, located beneath the WDS Business & Media Centre, will be open for use by spectators. For assistance, please speak to your nearest steward.
The County Ground is located next to the Pentagon Roundabout just off the A52.
First time to The County Ground? Click HERE to view directions.
The Club encourages all visitors to plan their journey in advance and allow plenty of time to access The County Ground.
Click HERE to view the latest roadwork information from Derby City Council.
Supporters can view all the latest travel news and updates around Derby online HERE.
This fixture will be Live Streamed on the club website through our Match Centre.
Clips and updates will also be provided via our social media channels, so make sure you’re following us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram.
The only covered seating zone is the East Midlands Demolition Stand.
Executive Members may use the Executive Lounge, while the Members Lounge will be used as an exclusive Members facility.
Supporters are encouraged to check the latest weather forecast before planning their visit and prepare accordingly. While refreshments will be available from outlets around the ground, the Club advises supporters to bring plenty of bottled water. Free water re-fill stations are available around the ground.
All official updates on play, which are provided solely by the Match Officials, will be communicated via the Club’s Twitter account HERE and via the ‘Weather Updates’ section at the top of this page.
Check the BBC Weather forecast for Derby HERE.
Members are entitled to five complimentary guest passes (six for Executive Members), to be used at any Vitality County Championship or Metro Bank One-Day Cup fixture.
To book your tickets, you will require a Reference Code when adding tickets to your basket. Each reference code allows up to 5/6 tickets to be claimed across the applicable fixtures.
To claim your reference code, visit the Ticket Office at The County Ground, or email [email protected].
Each ticket is restricted for use at the appropriate fixtures. The total number of guest passes can be used across multiple matchdays, or all for one fixture.
Guest passes will fall under our Ticket Terms & Conditions.
The Club has set-up a dedicated Members’ information hub on our website via the following link: cricket.derbyshireccc.com/members-hub
You will also be able to access the page under the ‘Membership’ menu on the website homepage at derbyshireccc.com.
This page will be updated throughout the summer to include the latest information on ground entry, Members’ Guest Pass tickets, catering and more. We kindly ask that Members visit that page in the first instance, before contacting the Club.
Derbyshire County Cricket Club are committed to provide the best-possible matchday experience and giving all supporters the opportunity to enjoy cricket.
Our Ticket Office team are on hand to ensure spectators who may have accessibility needs can access the information relevant to them to make their visit as safe and enjoyable as possible.
Toilet Block: Spectators will be able to use an additional toilet block located behind the main Seat Unique Falcons Stand. The new facility will offer additional male and female toilets, as well as a Changing Places toilet. A key for the changing places toilet can be obtained from Main Reception in The Pavilion.
For full information regarding Accessible Toilets, our Changing Places toilet, Accessible Seating and more, click HERE to visit our Accessibility Information page.
Accessible Car Parking: Accessible Car Parking spaces are available in the Pavilion car park and in the adjacent run-through car park close to the main entrance. We encourage all spectators wishing to use an Accessible Car Park bay to pre-purchase their tickets. Accessible Car Park tickets can be pre-purchased until 5pm the day before the matchday by calling 01332 388 101 during our opening hours (Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm), or by emailing [email protected] to request a call-back.
Disabled Access: Priority seating for supporters with accessibility needs will be available on the front row of the main Falcons Stand and to the back of the Grandstand in designated Accessible Viewing Bays. The use of these bays for this fixture will be on a first-come, first-served and unreserved basis. If any supporter requires assistance with any seating arrangements, please contact your nearest steward. Accessible toilets are located behind the Seat Unique Falcons Stand, in the Pavilion, to the back of the WDS Business & Media Centre and the Ryley Wealth Elite Performance Centre (see Ground Map above).
