MATCHDAY SPECTATOR INFORMATION | MIDDLESEX V GLOUCESTERSHIRE

MATCHDAY SPECTATOR INFORMATION | MIDDLESEX V GLOUCESTERSHIRE | VITALITY COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP

This week we return to Lord's for what is out final home Vitality County Championship match of the season, when we take on Gloucestershire in the first of three matches remaining to bring the season to a close..

If you're planning on coming to Lord's this week, then please see the following match-day guide, with all the information you'll need ahead of your visit to the Home of Cricket.

All spectators should be aware that as in previous years, all matches beginning in September will start at the earlier time of 10.30am.

MATCH ADMISSION:

• Middlesex members simply need to produce their valid 2024 membership card to gain entry into the ground.
• Middlesex members with a valid Season Guest Pass for the 2024 season can use these to bring guests into the ground with them on all four days of this fixture, although please be aware of the regulations that stipulate that Guest Passes are only valid when used in the presence of the Members who the Guest Pass is registered to. Guest passes attempted to be used in breach of this regulation will not be granted admission to the ground.
• Members wishing to buy Guest Tickets or non-members wishing to buy tickets should be aware that all tickets for matches at Lord’s are digital and that 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, jumpsuit, skirt or trousers with a top or blouse. Footwear appropriate to a formal setting is also applicable.

Members' Friends' Enclosures (Warner, Allen Stands and Middlesex Room): There are no Dress Regulations in place for Middlesex Matches within Members’ Friends’ Enclosures

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

LATEST TRAVEL INFORMATION:

For all the latest travel information on getting to Lord's this week, visit the Transport for London website, which will have all the latest updates on any issues affecting your journey across the capital's transport network Click HERE to visit the TFL site.

MATCH TICKET PRICES:

Days one to three:

• Adults: £20.00
• Over 65s £10.00
• Under 16s: £5

Day four:

• Adults: £5.00
• Over 65s: £0
• Under 16s: £0

Tickets can be purchased in advance HERE or on the day via the MCC's Club Services Department/North Gate Ticket Office which is open until 1pm.

LATE GATE ADMISSION:

At the start of the tea interval on the first three days of the match, the following admission prices will apply:

• Adults: £10
• Over 65s: £5
• Under 16s: £0

MATCHDAY TIMINGS:

• Gates open each day at 9.30am
• Each Day’s play is scheduled to commence at 10.30am
• The Lunch interval is scheduled to be taken at 12.30pm
• The Tea interval is scheduled to be taken at 3.10pm, or when 32 overs play are remaining in the day - whichever is later
• End of play is scheduled for 5.30pm, or when 96 overs have been bowled in the day - whichever is later

STAND INFORMATION:

This week's match will be played on a pitch on the Mound Stand side, with the following stands open for spectators:

MIDDLESEX MEMBERS' STANDS:

• Pavilion (+ one Guest)
• Warner Stand (+ two Guests)
• Allen Stand (+ two Guests)
• Lower Allen Stand, including Middlesex Room (+ two Guests)

PUBLIC STANDS:

• Mound Stand – Lower Tier
• Tavern Stand – Lower & Concourse
• Edrich Stand – Level 1 (via entry points 2 & 3)
• Edrich Stand – Level 3 (via entry points 10 & 11)
• Lift 2 & Staircase LL are available for access to Level 3

STANDS OPEN TO VISITING COUNTY MEMBERS:

• Public Stands as above
• Warner Stand
• Pavilion (if correct dress code adhered to - see below for details)

A valid Gloucestershire County Cricket Club membership card for the 2024 season will need to be shown to gain entry into the Pavilion and Warner stand.

STANDS CLOSED:

• Grandstand (all levels)
• Compton Stand (all levels)

CATERING INFORMATION:

Catering facilities will be available around the ground throughout the match, with details of all outlets available as follows:

MEMBERS' CATERING:

• Pavilion – Long Room Bar (days 1 to 4)
• Pavilion - Bowlers’ Bar (days 1 to 4)
• Pavilion - Members’ Bar (days 1 to 4)
• Pavilion - Members’ Lounge (days 1 and 2 only)
• Allen stand - Middlesex Room (days 1 to 4)
• Warner Stand - Terrace Bar (days 1 to 4
• Pelham’s (days 1 to 3)

PUBLIC CATERING:

• Bicentenary Bar – Mound Stand Roadway (days 1 to 4)
• Scandilicious Concession Unit – Under Edrich Stand (days 1 to 4)
• Tavern Pub - No Side Entry (days 1 to 4)
• Portman’s Café (days 1 to 3 only)

TOILET FACILITIES OPEN:

• Mound Stand roadway
• Edrich Ground level
• Edrich Level 3
• Allen Stand roadway
• Warner Stand ground floor
• Warner Stand balcony

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 a 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

RETAIL OUTLETS:

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

• Heyhoe Flint Gate (open until 5.30pm)
• Members’ Shop (open until 4.30pm)

LIVE STREAM OF THE MATCH:

A live stream of the match will be shown around the ground in bars and members' areas.

If you aren't attending the game, then you can watch the live stream, available via the match centre on the Middlesex website, or direct on our YouTube channel.

The Middlesex live stream is brought to you in partnership with Dafabet - the Club's Principal Sponsor.