Pssssssssssst! Having already purchased ground admission tickets for one or both of Notts Outlaws' opening two matches in the 2021 Vitality Blast, you may now need to take further action in order to secure your seats.
In line with the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, our capacity will be restricted for the matches against Birmingham Bears (Friday 11 June) and Derbyshire Falcons (Friday 18 June), and all spectators must have tickets for allocated seats within household groups or support bubbles only.
Please note, general admission tickets, which you may have already downloaded, are no longer valid. Please read on below to find out how to secure your seat(s).
A limited number of seats are available for allocation among those in possession of general admission tickets, and an automatic allocation of seats will take place from 12 noon on Friday 4 June.
In order for us to comply with government guidance, it is essential that spaces are applied between household groups or support bubbles.
If more than one household or support bubble is included within your booking, please let us know either by 12 noon on Thursday 3 June or at your earliest possible convenience. You can do this either by completing an online form here, by email to questions@nottsccc.co.uk or by phone on 0115 899 0300 (9.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday). We will then be able to allocate your seats accordingly.
We are hopeful of fulfilling all general admission orders within our reduced capacity for both fixtures. If this proves not to be possible, however, we will let you know at the first opportunity. You will have a credit applied to your account for use later in the tournament or will be able to claim a full refund.
The experience, for the time being at least, will be different to normal – however, Trent Bridge remains the venue we all know and love.
In order to be compliant with government guidance, to keep you as safe as possible and to give ourselves the best chance of hosting more spectators moving forward, it’s really rather important that we get this right and your help will be greatly appreciated.
Summary of differences
In comparison to your previous visits to our historic home, a great deal will have changed. Some of the most profound differences are captured in short form below, but please do read on and check out both the FAQs and our code of conduct so you’re aware of the full details.
- Allocated seating within households or support bubbles only.
- The requirement for social distancing throughout.
- The Pavilion and all of its seating is restricted to use by players, support staff and match officials only.
- Entry and departure via a nominated gate.
- More barriers, additional signage and restricted movement around the ground.
- No facility for cash sales with all outlets operating contactless payments.
- Restricted capacity within toilet facilities.
- Ticket Office, library and Radcliffe Road reception closed.
Securing your seat(s)
A limited number of seats are available for allocation among those in receipt of general admission tickets, and an automatic allocation of seats will take place from 12 noon on Friday 4 June.
In order for us to comply with government guidance, it is essential that spaces are applied between household groups and support bubbles.
If more than one household or support bubble is included within your booking, please let us know; either by completing an online form here, by email to questions@nottsccc.co.uk or by phone on 0115 899 0300 (9.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday). We will then be able to allocate your seats accordingly.
Once your allocated seats have been reserved, you will receive a confirmation email and your ticket(s) will be stored within the ‘Account’ section of your ticketing account under the menu item ‘My Orders’.
From here, you will be able to either print at home or store your ticket(s) on your smartphone in preparation for your visit to Trent Bridge.
Kindly note that you will need to download your tickets, and either print them or store them on your phone, prior to arriving at the gates of Trent Bridge.
Please note, general admission tickets, which you may have already downloaded, are no longer valid. Please be sure to download your new ticket once you have received your confirmation email.
Ticket restrictions
Kindly note that it is the responsibility of all spectators to comply with social distancing requirements by only sitting within households or support bubbles – and not to mix with additional people during your time at the ground.
You will be asked to enter via a specific gate, to remain outside of ‘red zones’ such as the Pavilion and to comply with one-way systems and restrictions placed upon the numbers able to enter toilet locations at any one time.
The use of lifts will be severely restricted in the interests of Covid safety. Therefore, if you are allocated seats in the top or middle tier at the Radcliffe Road End and you’re not comfortable taking the stairs, we would heartily recommend contacting our friendly ticket office team at questions@nottsccc.co.uk or on 0115 899 0300 and we will endeavour to provide an alternative.
Members and Season Ticket holders who have purchased seats for guests
If you purchased tickets on behalf of guests and have already secured your own seat as a member or Season Ticket holder, please contact our friendly Ticket Office team at questions@nottsccc.co.uk or on 0115 899 0300 and, so long as you are part of the same household or support bubble, we will endeavour to merge the two bookings. Kindly note, however, that this may not be possible.
Important information regarding your tickets
Once your allocated seats have been reserved, you will receive a confirmation email and your ticket(s) will be stored within the ‘Account’ section of your ticketing account under the menu item ‘My Orders’.
From here, you will be able to either print at home or store your ticket(s) on your smartphone in preparation for your visit to Trent Bridge.
Kindly note that you will need to download your tickets, and either print them or store them on your phone, prior to arriving at the gates of Trent Bridge.
General admission tickets, which you may have already downloaded, are no longer valid. Please be sure to download your new ticket once you have received your confirmation email.
Your ticket will state your name and the gate through which you will be permitted access to the ground.
Gates will open at 5.30pm for a 6.30pm start on 11 June versus Birmingham Bears and at 5pm for a 6pm start on 18 June versus Derbyshire Falcons. We kindly request that you arrive from the stipulated time and not before.
Car parking, catering facilities and area closures
Unfortunately, in order to maximise space for the flow of people with social distancing intact, there will be no car or bicycle parking available on the ground.
Car parking is available on the Bridge Field Car Park, situated on Bridgford Road 200 yards beyond Trent Bridge with both the ground and the car park on your left, with advanced booking required. Car park passes, priced at £5, are available for booking online at tickets.trentbridge.co.uk.
Bicycle parking at the same location must also be booked in advance as per the above, but will be free of charge.
A number of catering outlets will be positioned around the ground with bar, snack and limited hot food provision available, all via cashless payments only. Kindly note, however, that the Cricketers’ Suite on the first floor of the Radcliffe Road building will be closed.
Spectators will be permitted to bring their own food and non-alcoholic drink. Kindly note, however, that supporters are not permitted to bring glass containers or alcohol into Trent Bridge on Vitality Blast matchdays.
Hand hygiene and social distancing remain of critical importance, and sanitisers will be positioned at various points around the ground, together with signage providing information that will assist you as you move around.
The Club Shop, situated beneath the back of the Radcliffe Road Stand, will be open, albeit with limits applied to the numbers that can enter at any one time.
Neither the Ticket Office, Radcliffe Road reception or library will be open, therefore, if you have any questions on the day, please seek out your nearest steward or call our friendly team on 0115 899 0300.
Visiting safely and comfortably
A spectator code of conduct can be found here, supplementing our usual ground regulations due to the unique nature of the current situation.
Subject to exemptions, face coverings will be compulsory for adults whilst moving around the venue. They will not be required whilst you are in your seat, and feel free to remove it whilst consuming food and drink.
We would also advise bringing clothing for all eventualities, as wet weather cover may not be as readily available as on a regular matchday.
In order for us to comply with government guidance for the safe return of spectators, your allocated seat must be the only seat you use throughout.
When you do need to move around the ground, please follow signage, maintain a safe distance and wear your face covering.
Future contact from Trent Bridge
If there are any changes regarding our ability to welcome crowds for these fixtures, we will contact you at the earliest opportunity.
Details in relation to future matches will be further communicated in the coming weeks.
Please read our code of conduct and FAQ documents carefully and should you require any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us via questions@nottsccc.co.uk and our friendly staff will be delighted to help.