HOSPITALITY

Hospitality at The Ambassador Cruise Line Ground

There’s no better way to experience the cricket at The Ambassador Cruise Line Ground… From the comfort of the best seats in the house with private balconies and bars, you will be served first class food and drinks throughout the match.

With a range of fantastic value hospitality packages available to suit your requirements and budget, there is something for everyone at Essex Cricket.

Bookings can be made for small and larger group bookings with shared dining suites, or private boxes available and perfect to enjoy with friends, family, colleagues or clients.

Hospitality is available for all men and women's formats of the game, including the Rothesay County Championship, Metro Bank One Day Cup, Vitality Blast and domestic and International fixtures.

If you would like to understand our hospitality packages in more detail, or have any general enquiries before you book, please do get in touch with our commercial team to discuss further. Email [email protected] or call 01245 254120

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SELECT YOUR MATCHDAY

County Championship
One Day Cup
T20
All other fixtures
Join us and enjoy the delights of red-ball cricket in style in Division One of the Rothesay County Championship. Matches take place over four days throughout the season, with hospitality packages available to book on days one to three.

All packages provide exclusive access to private dining suites with doors leading to exclusive viewing balconies for guests to enjoy all the action.

Waiter and table service, plus matchday scorecard and access to private bar facilities are included as part of every hospitality package, and in cricket – unlike some sports, you can enjoy your drinks from your match seat whilst watching all the action!
Essex Men v Somerset
Friday 10 - Monday 13 April
Day 1
Fri 10, 2026
From £37.60pp + VAT
Day 2
Sat 11, 2026
From £37.60pp + VAT
Day 3
Sun 12, 2026
From £22pp + VAT
Essex Men v Hampshire
Friday 8 - Monday 11 May
Day 1
Fri 8, 2026
From £37.60pp + VAT
Day 2
Sat 9, 2026
From £37.60pp + VAT
Day 3
Sun 10, 2026
From £22pp + VAT
Essex Men v Leicestershire
Friday 15 - Monday 18 May
Day 1
Fri 15, 2026
From £37.60pp + VAT
Day 2
Sat 16, 2026
From £37.60pp + VAT
Day 3
Sun 17, 2026
From £22pp + VAT
Essex Men v Nottinghamshire
Friday 19 - Monday 22 June
Day 1
Fri 19, 2026
From £37.60pp + VAT
Day 2
Sat 20, 2026
From £37.60pp + VAT
Day 3
Sun 21, 2026
From £22pp + VAT
Essex Men v Surrey
Thursday 27 - Sunday 30 August
Day 1
Thu 27, 2026
From £37.60pp + VAT
Day 2
Fri 28, 2026
From £37.60pp + VAT
Day 3
Sat 29, 2026
From £37.60pp + VAT
Essex Men v Sussex
Wednesday 2 - Saturday 5 September
Day 1
Wed 2, 2026
From £37.60pp + VAT
Day 2
Thu 3, 2026
From £37.60pp + VAT
Day 3
Fri 4, 2026
From £37.60pp + VAT
Essex Men v Warwickshire
Tuesday 15 - Friday 18 September
Day 1
Tue 15, 2026
From £37.60pp + VAT
Day 2
Wed 16, 2026
From £37.60pp + VAT
Day 3
Thu 17, 2026
From £37.60pp + VAT
Join us during the height of summer and enjoy the delights of 50-over cricket in August!
There are four home games to pick from in the Metro Bank One Day Cup and an opportunity to enjoy a whole day’s cricket with guests.

Essex’s Metro Bank One Day Cup fixtures are very popular so come and experience the friendly and welcoming atmosphere from the best seats in the house.

All packages include access to private dining suites with a great view of the pitch.
Packages include waiter and table service, matchday scorecard and access to private bar facilities. Unlike some other sports , guests are also welcome to enjoy drinks from their seats.
Essex Women v Warwickshire
Saturday 18 April
1
Sat 18, 2026
From £25pp + VAT
Essex Women v The Blaze
Saturday 25 April
1
Sat 25, 2026
From £25pp + VAT
Essex Women v Lancashire
Wednesday 6 May
1
Wed 6, 2026
From £25pp + VAT
Essex Women v Durham
Saturday 13 June
1
Sat 13, 2026
From £25pp + VAT
Essex Women v Hampshire
Wednesday 17 June
1
Wed 17, 2026
From £25pp + VAT
Essex Men v Hampshire
Sunday 26 July
1
Sun 26, 2026
From £99pp + VAT
Essex Men v Worcestershire
Sunday 2 August
1
Sun 2, 2026
From £99pp + VAT
Essex Men v Yorkshire
Tuesday 11 August
1
Tue 11, 2026
From £99pp + VAT
Essex Women v Somerset
Wednesday 19 August
1
Wed 19, 2026
From £25pp + VAT
Essex Women v Surrey
Saturday 5 September
1
Sat 5, 2026
From £25pp + VAT
Essex Women v Yorkshire
Wednesday 9 September
1
Wed 9, 2026
From £25pp + VAT
Join us this summer to enjoy the thrill and excitement of T20 cricket!
The Vitality Blast competition includes seven home matches in the South Group with an opportunity to reach Finals Day up for grabs each season.

With group matches taking place in the evening towards the end of May and June, our seven home Vitality Blast fixtures are the most popular fixtures every year with guests and regularly sell out. With an array of enhanced hospitality packages on offer to cater for all tastes, budgets and requirements, we look forward to welcoming you for an evening’s electric atmosphere under the lights, from the best seats in the house!
Essex Men v Sussex (Double Header)
Friday 22 May
1
Fri 22, 2026
From £175pp + VAT
Essex Men v Derby (Double Header)
Sunday 31 May
1
Sun 31, 2026
From £130pp + VAT
Essex Women v Hampshire
Sunday 7 June
1
Sun 7, 2026
From £25pp + VAT
Essex Men v Kent
Tuesday 9 June
1
Tue 9, 2026
From £155pp + VAT
Essex Women v The Blaze
Sunday 28 June
1
Sun 28, 2026
From £25pp + VAT
Essex Men v Surrey
Wednesday 1 July
1
Wed 1, 2026
From £155pp + VAT
Essex Men v Middlesex (Double Header)
Sunday 5 July
1
Sun 5, 2026
From £130pp + VAT
Essex Women v Somerset
Tuesday 7 July
1
Tue 7, 2026
From £25pp + VAT
Essex Men v Hampshire
Friday 10 July
1
Fri 10, 2026
From £155pp + VAT
The Ambassador Cruise Line Ground in Chelmsford is proud to a host many other competitions and fixtures throughout the season both on the domestic and international stage.

We regularly welcome men and women’s International teams, tourist matches and the women’s Sunrisers side throughout the season.
England Women v India Women
Thursday 28 May
Thursday 28 May
Thu 28, 2026
from £110pp +VAT

2026 HOSPITALITY
PACKAGES

Enjoy an enhanced matchday experience with hospitality at The Ambassador Cruise Line Ground.
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FAQs

Essex Cricket hospitality has a smart casual dress code in place. Ripped jeans and sportswear (including trainer shoes) are not permitted.

To book your place at upcoming events with Essex Cricket tickets and hospitality, simply select the event that you would like to attend, and the package of your choice. Then, follow the transaction steps to complete your purchase. If you require any assistance with your booking, please contact our team at [email protected].

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The safety of our customers is of utmost importance to us. We take the authenticity of our tickets and packages very seriously. That's why you can only purchase hospitality for Essex County Cricket Club direct from the Club. You can now purchase Hospitality online or by calling our team on the details at the bottom of the page, ensuring that your purchase is always safe and secure.
By Train:

The Ambassador Cruise Line Ground is conveniently located near Chelmsford Railway Station, operated by Greater Anglia. It's just a short 10-minute walk from the station to the venue, allowing easy access for spectators.

By Car:

If you prefer to drive, there are parking facilities available at the ground. On non-First XI matchdays, the car park operates on a pay-and-display basis, and there is a cash payment machine conveniently located on-site. Additionally, visitors can utilise the High Chelmer multi-storey car park in Chelmsford City Centre, which is only a 5-minute walk from the Ground. To access the multi-storey car park, take New London Road after turning left off Parkway.

Park & Ride:

Chelmsford offers two Park & Ride sites that provide bus services to Chelmsford City Centre. The first site, Sandon, is situated at Junction 18 on the A12 (the A414/A1060 Maldon Road Interchange), with a specific address of CM2 7RZ. The second site, Chelmer Valley, is located on the A130 east of Essex Regiment Way and can be accessed from the Pratts Farm roundabout. Its address is CM3 3PR. Park & Ride options offer convenient transportation to Chelmsford City Centre, allowing you to reach the ground effortlessly.

Ensure a hassle-free journey to the ground by selecting the transportation option that suits you best. Whether it's by train, car, or utilizing the Park & Ride facilities, you'll find convenient access to the exciting cricket action at this renowned venue.

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If you would like to understand our hospitality packages in more detail, or have any general enquiries before you book, please do get in touch with our commercial team to discuss further.
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