Essex Women return to action at the Ambassador Cruise Line Ground on Saturday for the first time this season.
Tickets are available to purchase both online in advance or on the gate on matchday.
Unallocated tickets are available for just £10 with discounts available on family tickets. Purchase a Junior ticket and you can apply for a FREE Junior Membership Upgrade for the 2026 season! Junior Membership includes free entrance to all home Rothesay County Championship and Metro Bank One Day Cup matches.
To purchase tickets, simply click here or call our Ticketing Office at 01245 254010.
With the Women's Metro Bank One Day Cup fixtures starting at 10:30am, gates will open from 09:30am.
Please note that the River Gate will be closed whilst both the New Writtle Street and 1876 Gate will remain open. The 1876 Gate will close half an hour after the close of play.
The brand new 1876 Gate which will provide direct access into Central Park. The 1876 Gate will serve as a direct link between Central Park and the Ambassador Cruise Line Ground via Century Tower. Offering easier access to the ground from Meteor Way and Chelmsford Railway Station.
All bags will be searched upon entry to the ground. Please note that spectators are allowed to bring in one bottle of wine or champagne (750mls) or four cans of beer/cider (500mls each).
No glass allowed on entry.
Please note that all ticket collections will need to take place at the Main Gate.
In the event of rain forecast on the day of the match, spectators can bring a small umbrella into the ground but metal spiked umbrellas are not permitted.
Not all stands will be open. Only the Doug Insole Pavilion, Woodland Group Stand, and Tom Pearce Upper & Lower will be open for spectators.
Supporters who have purchased digital tickets can enter the ground by scanning the valid ticket once added to the ‘ECCC Wallet’. Instructions on how to access the app is included at the ticket purchase stage and can be downloaded via the App Store or Google Store and please download your tickets before arriving at the ground.
Make sure you have your match ticket available on your phone so it is easily accessible for ticket scanning on arrival. Please do not take a ‘screen grab’ of your tickets as that will not be read by the scanners and you may be refused entry.
Tickets can also be transferred to friends and family who also have the app to make entry quicker and easier. Follow the instructions within the app for an easy transfer around your group.
Seating for these fixtures are unallocated.
Toss: 10am.
Start Time: 10:30am.
Interval: 1:40pm-2:10pm.
Scheduled Close of Play: 5:20pm.
The Ambassador Cruise Line Ground is a cashless ground, which includes purchasing tickets and scorecards on the gates, plus food and drink purchases in the Doug Insole Pavilion and concourse areas.
Scorecards will be available to purchase for £1 in the Essex Cricket Store via contactless payment. Cash purchases can be made in the Essex Cricket Store.
Accessible Parking:
Accessible parking spaces are located at the Ambassador Cruise Line Ground and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that these cannot be pre-booked before visiting to provide an equal opportunity for all supporters.
Accessible Seating:
Accessible seating can be found at the wheelchair-accessible platform located in Block One of the Tom Pearce Stand.
Carers can enter the ground on a companion ticket which is free of charge. This is upon the presentation in the Membership & Ticketing Office or on the gate with proof of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for people under 16 years old.
We can also accept a Blue Badge and Access card.
Accessible Facilities:
The accessible toilets are located at the rear of the Doug Insole Pavilion.
There is set to be pleasant weather during the match and we advise all spectators to take necessary action when sitting in the sun.
In the event of adverse weather conditions on the day of the match, please keep up to date with the prospects of play via the Club's social media channels.
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Parking:
Parking is not available at the Ambassador Cruise Line Ground or Meteor Way so please find alternate parking arrangements should you wish to arrive by car.
The High Chelmer multi-storey is a local alternate car park, please view opening hours and tariffs for city centre public car parks via clicking here.
Public Transport:
Chelmsford Bus Station is situated on Duke Street, next to Chelmsford Train Station, with connections across the county. Alternatively, bus numbers 13, 46 and C1 shuttles stop on New London Road, which is approximately a two-minute walk to the Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, via New Writtle Street.
Chelmsford Railway Station, managed by Greater Anglia, is about a ten minute stroll from the Ambassador Cruise Line Ground. Direct train services depart regularly from Chelmsford to London, Stratford, Shenfield, Romford, Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich. Chelmsford is situated on the Liverpool Street to Norwich mainline.
If you experience any anti-social or discriminatory behaviour during your visit to the Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, please contact your nearest steward. Alternatively, you can text 'CROWD' to 60066, including your block number and stand.
Free Wi-Fi is available at The Ambassador Cruise Line Ground for every matchday giving supporters the opportunity to access the internet and the Club’s live stream online. Simply logon to ‘EC-Public’ from your seat to access.
At the Doug Insole Pavilion, you can enjoy a diverse selection of hot and cold beverages from the bar, along with a variety of snacks for purchase.
Spectators can bring food and drink into the ground for this fixture but please ensure all bags can be stored underneath your seat. Please note that spectators are allowed to bring in one bottle of wine or champagne (750mls) or four cans of beer/cider (500mls each). No glass allowed on entry.
At the conclusion of the day's play, we ask spectators to leave the ground in a safe and patient manner. Stewards will be on hand to help direct you safely out of the ground.
We hope you have an enjoyable visit to the Ambassador Cruise Line Ground and further information regarding the match, including squad announcements and a full match preview will be available on www.essexcricket.org.uk ahead of the match.
Get in touch with us by email if you have any further questions at [email protected].
Our live stream will be available to watch over the four days with multi-angled ball tracking, replays and commentary courtesy of BBC Essex. Head to the Essex Cricket Matchzone to watch the action live ahead of the toss on Day One, plus view an interactive scorecard, stats and individual match clips.
