MATCHDAY INFORMATION | MIDDLESEX V ESSEX EAGLES | VITALITY BLAST

MATCHDAY INFORMATION | MIDDLESEX V ESSEX EAGLES | VITALITY BLAST AT LORD'S

Sunday 18th June 2023

On Sunday afternoon at Lord's, Middlesex play our final home South Group match of the 2023 Vitality Blast campaign, when we take on the Essex Eagles in a game starting at 2.30pm.

If you are planning on attending tomorrow afternoon's match, please see below all the information you will need to know to plan your visit to Lord's.

MATCH ADMISSION:

• Middlesex members simply need to produce their valid 2023 membership card to gain entry into the ground, gates open at 1.00pm ahead of the match starting at 2.30pm.
• Middlesex members should be aware that Season Guest Passes are not valid for Vitality Blast match days.
• Members wishing to bring Guests with them to sit with them in the Members' stands or Pavilion, will need to have either purchased a Pavilion Admission Ticket for their Guest (allows Guest entry into Pavilion) or a Rover Ticket for the Guest (allows Guest entry into Members' Friends Enclosures)
• Members should be aware that Pavilion Admission Tickets have sold out for tomorrow's clash, however Rover Tickets are still available to purchase.
• Members wishing to buy Rover Tickets or Non-Members wishing to buy tickets should be aware that all tickets for matches at Lord’s are digital, no paper tickets are issued. Lord’s encourage all purchases to be made online, even on the day. Once you have purchased your tickets, they will be made available via the Lord’s App, or emailed in PDF to you to print at home. A detailed guide on how to purchase tickets for Middlesex matches at Lord's can be seen HERE in our FAQ's section.

MEMBERS' AREA DRESS CODES A REMINDER:

All members are reminded of the dress codes that apply in Members' areas of the ground...

Pavilion: A formal standard of dress applies in the Pavilion on all match days. For gentlemen, this includes a tailored jacket or blazer with tie or cravat; and for ladies, a smart dress, skirt or trousers with a top or blouse. Footwear appropriate to a formal setting is also applicable.

Members' Friends' Enclosures (Warner, Tavern stand and Middlesex Room): A more relaxed dress code applies to all Members and their guests in Members' Friends' Enclosures on Middlesex match days. Collarless shirts are permitted; however shorts and trousers must still be tailored. Denim is acceptable on these match days. There will be no admittance for anyone wearing dilapidated or offensive garments of any kind. A smart standard of footwear remains in place. Flip-flops and casual trainers (i.e. brightly coloured) are not acceptable.

The same dress codes apply for any Members' Guests.

MCC reserves the right to refuse entry to any person considered unsuitably attired.

LATEST TRAVEL INFORMATION:

For those using public transport to travel to the game, please click HERE to view the latest Transport for London service status.

MATCH TICKET PRICES:

General Admission - Adults: £35.00

General Admission - Under 16's: £10.00

Members' Rover Tickets - Adults - £30.00

Members' Rover Tickets - Under 16's: £10.00

SCHEDULED MATCHDAY TIMINGS:

• Gates open: 1.00pm
• Toss scheduled at: 2.00pm
• Scheduled start: 2.30pm
• Scheduled interval: 3.45pm
• Scheduled end: 5.15pm

STAND INFORMATION...

This week's match will be played towards the centre of the square, with the following stands are open for spectating:

MEMBERS' STANDS:

• Pavilion (+ one Guest with Pavilion Admission Ticket)
• Warner Stand Upper (+ up to 4 Guests with Rover Tickets)
• Warner Stand Lower (+ up to 4 Guests with Rover Tickets)
• Tavern Stand Lower
• Allen Stand Upper
• Middlesex Room (please note the Lower Allen stand is not open for T20 games)

PUBLIC STANDS (ALL ALLOCATED SEATING):

• Tavern Stand Concourse (Members please note that this stand IS NOT allocated to members at this match and it is a Public Stand, with all seats allocated to ticket holders)
• Mound Stand Lower
• Edrich Stand Lower
• Compton Stand Lower Tier
• Grand Stand Lower Tier

STANDS CLOSED FOR THIS MATCH:

• Grand Stand Upper
• Tavern Stand Upper
• Edrich Stand Upper
• Compton Stand Upper
• Allen Stand Lower

CATERING INFORMATION:

Catering facilities will be available all around the ground throughout the match, including the Food Village at the Nursery End of the ground.

BAR INFORMATION:

• All public bars close at 5.15pm
• All members' bars (with the exception of the Bowlers Bar) close at 5.45pm, or half an hour after close of play (whichever is earlier)
• Bowlers Bar closed at 6.45pm, or 90 minutes after close of play (whichever is earlier)
• The Tavern Pub will be open as per usual operating hours

GROUND ADMISSION WITH ALCOHOL:

Members and their Guest (witting with Members in Members' areas) can bring the following into the ground...

• One bottle of wine or champagne (750ml)
• Or two cans/bottles of beer or cider (max 500ml each)
• Or two cans of pre-mixed aperitifs (max 330 ml each)

Members and their guests may only use the Grace gate to enter if they wish to bring alcohol into the ground.

Public ticket holders are not permitted to bring alcohol into the ground

ACCESSIBILITY:

Assistance Dogs: Spectators who are accompanied by assistance dogs will be admitted to the stand or which they have a ticket. If there is limited space for the dog ta different seat of equivalent quality will be offered, with more space for the dog to rest. Dogs will be offered a blanket to lie on and water bowl (available from the Head Steward’s Office).Audio-Description: Complimentary audio-description earpieces for blind or visually impaired spectators are available from the Head Steward’s Office.

MULTI FAITH REFLECTION ROOMS:

There are two multi-faith reflection rooms located at:

• Pavilion Basement
• Edrich Stand, near entrance 1

SENSORY ROOM:

A sensory room is located in Tavern Stand Suite T

GROUND REGULATIONS:

• Fancy dress, inflatables, and musical instruments are NOT permitted into the ground at Vitality Blast matches
• Flags and banners are permitted for Vitality Blast matches

RETAIL OUTLETS:

Available at each of the following areas and will close 30 mins after the close of play unless otherwise stated:

• Grace Gate Shop
• Heyhoe Flint Shop
• Compton Shop
• Nursery Ground Pop Up Shop
• Members' Shop (shuts at close of play)

MIDDLESEX LIVE STREAM COVERAGE:

Middlesex Cricket will be broadcasting an enhanced live stream of the match from 2.25pm, which will be available to view in the Match Centre on the Middlesex website or direct on Middlesex's YouTube channel. Middlesex's live stream is provided free of charge to all viewers.