Essex play a final Metro Bank One Day Cup game for 2024 at home under floodlights in what is set to be a balmy Friday night at The Cloud County Ground.
The game, which gets underway at a later time of 2pm, sees Essex take on Surrey in what is always an exciting clash.
There is even more reason for fans to attend on Friday night as The Essex Cricket Store will be running a Summer Sale in the Tees River Gate popup stall. Fans in attendance will be able to pick up a bargain with items reduced to as little as £10. Read more…
Tickets are available to purchase in advance for the Metro Bank One Day Cup match with a £6 saving on Adult tickets when buying online now.
Gates Opening Times:
Gates open from 12:30pm via the Main Entrance on New Writtle Street or the Tees River Gate, which is closest to Chelmsford City Centre and the Bus/Train Stations.
Matchday Timings:
Gates Open: 12:30pm
Toss: 1:30pm
First Innings: 2pm-5:30pm
Interval: 5:30pm-6pm
Second Innings: 6pm-9:30pm
Members Entry & Matchday Tickets:
The Metro Bank One Day Cup is part of the 2024 Membership and Members are required to scan cards on entry.
Supporters visiting individual matchdays can purchase discounted tickets in advance to speed up entry into the ground.
Advanced tickets are available online at £18 for Adults (£24 on the gate), £12 for Young Adults (18-25) and £6 for Juniors (U18s).
These can be purchased online via the following link or by phone (01245 254010) in person at The Cloud County Ground.
Tickets will also be available on the gates from 12:30pm and this is strictly card sales only.
Matchday Purchases:
The Essex Cricket Store Summer Sale: Fans in the ground will be able to pick up a bargain at The Essex Cricket Store popup located by The Tees River Gate. There will be rails of sale items ranging from £10 to £30 and an offer where if you buy five items, you get the cheapest free of charge. Read more…
The Cloud County 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 for £1 from the main Essex Cricket Store and the pop-up store located at the Sir Alastair Cook End. Cash purchases can be made in the main Essex Cricket Store only.
Accessibility:
Accessible Parking:
Accessible car parking spaces are located at The Cloud County 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 in the Graham Gooch End (formerly Hayes Close End) of the ground and a wheelchair-accessible platform is 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.
Accessible Facilities:
New accessible toilet facilities located by Block 31 will be open for all spectators this season. Additional toilets for wheelchair users are located at the rear of the Doug Insole Pavilion and main scoreboard.
We can also accept a Blue Badge and Access card.
Accessible Toilets:
Wheelchair-accessible toilets are located behind the main scorecard (Red Area), rear of the Doug Insole Pavilion (Blue Area) and adjacent to Block 25 at County Corner (Green Area).
Ahead of Your Visit:
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 Twitter and Facebook channels.
Please note that the Prospect of Play phone line is no longer in use and all updates will be available online via the official social media channels.
Travel:
Parking:
• Spectators travelling by car will need to locate a public car park in the proximity of the ground as there is no parking available on-site at The Cloud County Ground.
• The High Chelmer multi-storey will be open throughout the duration of the match and is a short distance from the ground.
Please see here for a list of Chelmsford City Council car parks and tariffs.
• Pre-booked parking at Meteor Way is sold out, however, a limited number of spaces will be available to purchase on the day (first come, first served basis) at the price of £3. These spaces cannot be guaranteed so it’s advised to arrive early to ensure you get a space. The car park opens three hours before the start of play.
Please note: It has been reported that from 8pm, the road bridge on Waterhouse Lane will be closed, meaning those parked in Meteor Way will need to turn right on exit. Please plan accordingly.
Any enquiries in regards to road closures will need to go directly to Essex Highways. Click here to visit the Essex Highways website for more information.
Essex Members are able to pre-book parking for the remaining Vitality County Championship games for £2. It is essential to pre-book online as spaces on the day cannot be guaranteed. Book your parking space here.
The car park is open three hours before the start of play and will close 30 minutes after the end of play.
Public Transport:
• Chelmsford Bus Station is situated on Duke Street, next to Chelmsford Train Station, with connections to all over the county. Alternatively, bus numbers 13, 46 and C1 shuttles, stop on New London Road, which is approximately a two-minute walk to the Ground, via New Writtle Street.
• Chelmsford Railway Station, managed by Greater Anglia, is about a 10-minute stroll from The Cloud County 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.
Ground Entry:
• Spectators are able to enter the ground via the Main Gate located on New Writtle Street or through the Tees River Gate.
• For the safety of everyone at the ground, there will be bag checks in operation and security present throughout the fixture.
• 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.
• The Doug Insole Pavilion is open for Members upon the presentation of a valid Membership card and accessible by entering the ground through the Main Gate.
• Members are not required to pre-book a match ticket and can enter by scanning their Membership card on the gate. If you require a replacement card, please get in contact with the Membership & Ticketing Office before the fixture to arrange a replacement or this may cause delays on entry for you and other spectators.
• Entry to this fixture is included in 2024 Membership and encourage Members to arrive in plenty of time to secure your seat. All seating for Metro Bank One Day Cup games are Unallocated and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• There will be an open ground for this match allowing spectators to walk around the whole concourse area at The Cloud County Ground with access to the Club shop and other facilities.
Members will still have access to dedicated Members’ seating areas which will be located in the Doug Insole Pavilion and Tom Pearce Upper & Lower Stands. All other seating areas in the ground will be available for both Members and general public.
General Public Seating:
• Supporters who have purchased tickets can enter the ground by scanning the QR on your tickets that has been sent to you via email following your purchase. If you choose to print out your ticket, please ensure that the match details (including name and seat details) are included as per the image below. Make sure you have your match ticket available on your phone or printed out so it is easily accessible for ticket scanning on arrival. Please do not take a ‘screen grab’ of your QR code as that will not be read by the scanners.
• Ticket holders can sit in all areas of the ground for this match, except for the Doug Insole Pavilion and Tom Pearce Upper & Lower stands.
Around the Ground:
• Spectators are welcome to enter the pitch during the interval when instructed over PA or by a member of the Club’s stewarding team. Please follow the guidance to the specific areas permitted to enter and please respect the playing surface. We encourage spectators to play on the outfield but please use softballs.
• Spectators are permitted to walk around the full concourse area with better access to the Club Store and other facilities.
• Spectators are permitted to move behind the Doug Insole Pavilion but please respect the players’ area and walkway.
• A faith and reflection room is available for all spectators who wish to use this facility. It is open for the duration of the match and located within the Graham Gooch Cricket Centre.
• The Club Store and Membership & Ticketing Office will be open for spectators for the duration of your visit and a pop-up store will also be open by the Tees River Gate.
• If you experience any anti-social or discriminatory behaviour during your visit to The Cloud County Ground then, please contact your nearest steward. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] or text ‘CROWD’ including your stand and issue to 60066.
• Free Wi-Fi is available at The Cloud County 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.
Food & Drink:
• At the Doug Insole Pavilion, you can enjoy a wide selection of hot and cold beverages from the bar, along with a variety of snacks for purchase.
• Anne’s Pantry will be offering a choice of home-cooked meals, cakes/snacks, and drinks from their refreshment kiosks located in the Graham Gooch End and Sir Alastair Cook End.
They will be serving a range of meals suitable for all dietary requirements including vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free, as well as children’s portions.
• Other refreshment kiosks include bar areas located at either end of the ground in County Corner and Spinners Bar.
• Spectators can bring food and drink into the ground for this fixture but please ensure all bags can be stored underneath your seat. A limit of four cans of beer/lager or one bottle of wine per person is in place for this fixture and there is strictly no glass or sharp objects permitted into the ground.
Leaving the Ground:
At the conclusion of 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 Cloud County 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] or via the Club’s official Twitter and Facebook channels.
Watch The Action On the Move
Our live stream will be available to watch 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, plus view an interactive scorecard, stats and individual match clips.
