Gates Open: 13:00
Women's First Innings: 14:00-15:15
Interval: 15:15-15:30
Women's Second Innings: 15:30-16:45
Interval between Matches: 16:45-19:00
Men's First Innings: 19:00-20:15
Interval: 20:15-20:30
Men's Second Innings: 20:30-21:45
Close of Play: 21:45
Around the ground there are various stands for you to get your matchday refreshments. Annes Pantry will be back to serve up all your stadium style food. We'll also be hosting some of our other favourite local vendors including Zambreo, Greek Boys, TJ Catering.
Thirsty for more? Why not celebrate 150 years of Essex Cricket by trying our new Essex Original beer. We also have Gin & Fizz and Bars4Events serving up your favourite drinks! You can pre-pay for your drinks using the link below.
Don't forget that our shop is always open on a match day so you can buy all the latest Essex merch! Maybe you want your favourite player's shirt, the kids want a mini bat to get signed or you want to pick up some new equipment for the season, we've got it all! On match days we also have our pop-up shop down by the River Gate Entrance.
Take a look at our map to see how to get to your seats, where our food stands are and the
This year, there are only two changes to our ground. The 1876 gate was recently opened to allow for easier access to and from Chelmsford Station and Central Park to the Ambassador Cruise Line Ground. The Woodland Group Pavilion Marquee is now the The Woodland Group Players Lounge Marquee.
As much as we would love to have sun and blue skies for every match in Chelmsford, unfortunately we cannot control the weather! If there is minimal rain, the umpires and grounds staff will attempt to complete the match. If significant rain occurs, please refer to the information on your ticket.
On a double header match, yes you can leave the ground and come back for the second match. You will be allowed to re-enter the match up to one hour before the second game commences.
To ensure a smooth entry to the ground, please ensure that you have the correct tickets and if you have the Essex TIXNGO app that they are downloaded and ready to show the stewards. If you have physical tickets, please have them out and ready to be scanned.
For Men's stand alone and Double header matches, we advise to come through the Main Gate. For Women's standalone matches, your tickets will be able to be collected from the entrance desk located near reception.
No animals are permitted in the ground other than assistance dogs.
Accessible Area tickets can be purchased by calling the ticket office on 01245 254010 (Mon-Fri: 10am-4pm)
Need more information about our Vitality Blast T20 matches? Contact us by emailing [email protected].
The Ambassador Cruise Line Ground is situated in the centre of Chelmsford.
Our address is: The Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, New Writtle Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0PG.
We have three entrances on a match day, the Main Gate can be accessed from New Writtle Street, the River Gate links the ground to Chelmsford Town Centre and our new 1876 Gate is easily accessible for those coming from Chelmsford Station and Central Park.
There are many public transport options when traveling to the Ambassador Cruise Line Ground.
Train: Chelmsford Railway Station is operated by Greater Anglia and is an approximate 10-minute walk from the ground. Regular direct train services depart from Chelmsford to London, Stratford, Shenfield, Romford, Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich. Chelmsford is situated on the Liverpool Street to Norwich mainline.
Bus: Chelmsford Bus Station is situated on Duke Street, next to Chelmsford Train Station, with connections to all over the County. Alternatively, bus numbers 42 and 100, which are operated by First Group, stop on New London Road, which is approximately a two minute walk to the Ground, via New Writtle Street.
Park and Ride:There are two Park & Ride sites in Chelmsford, offering bus services into Chelmsford City Centre. Sandon – Located at Junction 18 on the A12 (the A414/A1060 Maldon Road Interchange). This site is located at CM2 7RZ. Chelmer Valley – Located on the A130 east of Essex Regiment Way, accessed from the Pratts Farm roundabout. This site is located at CM3 3PR.
