We can’t wait to play host to county cricket’s stalwart one-day final for the first time.

The Royal London Cup Final makes its debut at Trent Bridge on Thursday 19 August (1pm start), with the season’s first domestic trophy to be sealed at our historic home.

For those who are joining us, read on for all you need to know to make the most of your visit.

You may also find the below map, which is available to download here, useful.

Ticket information

Tickets for the fixture are available now, with all adult seats priced at £10 and all under 16s £1.

Secure your seats here…

 

Covid safety measures

Please do not attend our venue if you have symptoms of Covid-19, incur a positive test or if you have been asked to self-isolate by NHS test and trace.

Meanwhile, for everybody's safety and peace of mind, we are encouraging all spectators – on a voluntary basis – to follow the guidance outlined below:

We know many of our spectators will be double vaccinated, and will have received the second jab more than 14 days prior.

If that is the case, you need take no further action ahead of the day of the game. 

If you are not double vaccinated, we heartily encourage you to conduct a lateral flow Covid test, which are available to order from the government website here or from local pharmacies, within 48 hours of your visit and not to attend if the result is positive. 

Once in the ground, we ask that you retain impeccable hand hygiene, use the sanitisers provided around the ground and apply a face covering as you move around the venue.

For clarity, the above measures are requested on a voluntary basis only. They will not be enforced, and are not a condition of entry.

 

Hours of Play

Gates open at 11am, with the toss set to take place at 12.30pm. The scheduled hours of play are as follows:

  • First innings: 1pm
  • Interval: 4.30pm
  • Second innings: 5pm
  • Close: 8.30pm

Kindly note that all times are subject to change.

One hour of extra time is allocated to the final, while Friday 20 August is available as a reserve day if no play is possible.

 

Where to find us

Trent Bridge Cricket Ground is situated in West Bridgford, in very close proximity to both Nottingham Forest and Notts County Football Clubs. Our postcode is NG2 6AG.

As you approach, you can’t miss the circular floodlights.

We are a couple of miles from Nottingham City Centre, a mile or so from the train station, and our city is blessed with one of the best public transport networks in the UK.

We have gates through which to enter the ground situated on Bridgford Road, Radcliffe Road, Hound Road and Fox Road. Your ticket will indicate which gate you should use.

You’ll need your match ticket at the ready to gain entry. 

 

Travel Information

Ticket holders travelling to the event are advised to follow the Department for Transport's Safer Travel guidance advice.

 

Car parking

Car parking is available on the Bridge Field Car Park (NG2 6AP), 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 £10 for Nottinghamshire members and £12 for non-members, must be booked online here.

Parking is also available on the Nottinghamshire Sports Ground, situated off Holme Road (NG2 5AA), priced at £10 for Nottinghamshire members and £12 for non-members. Parking must be booked online here.

Kindly note that you should download your parking pass, and either save it to your phone or print it at home, prior to arriving at the car park.

Should you wish to secure parking on the day, spaces can be found at Nottingham Forest (NG2 3HF, accessible from Lady Bay Bridge, £10 for Nottinghamshire members and £12 for non-members) and the Victoria Embankment (c. 250 spaces, £10 per car). Please note that the Embankment is no longer accessible via car from the Eastern approach (near Trent Bridge), and must now be accessed via Queens Drive/ Riverside Way to the West. The postcode NG2 2GJ may assist when navigating to the car park:

Anyone travelling by car from outside the city can take advantage of NET’s seven free park & ride facilities located around Nottingham. The most convenient tram park & ride site for the A453 can be found at Clifton South (17-minute tram travel time), while parking is also available at Toton Lane (31-minute tram travel time).

As an added incentive to take the tram, NET will be running its £2.50 return event ticket offer (see travelling by tram, below).

If you have a spare seat in your car, or are looking for a ride, www.nottinghamshare.com, the free-to-use car share website, could save you money on your transport costs.

 

 

Travelling by tram

The Queens Walk and Meadows Embankment tram stops are located around a 20-minute walk from the ground, with the route from the Meadows Embankment stop proceeding along a pleasant stretch of the River Trent. Alternatively, a stop at Nottingham Train Station can be found just a 20-minute walk away. To help plan your journey, visit www.thetram.net.

NET will be running its £2.50 return event ticket offer for all match ticket holders and members.

To take advantage of the deal, you need to select the Event Ticket option from the ticket vending machine before boarding the tram, and make sure you have your match ticket to hand for inspection.

Additionally, as above, you can also purchase a group ticket for £6, which is for up to two adults and three children (under the age of 19).

 

Travelling by bus

Regular bus travel is available to the ground, with bus stops situated on Bridgford Road and Radcliffe Road.

Grouprider tickets, costing £6, allow up to five people to travel together (min 1 adult, max 2 adults) and are available to purchase on the bus, provided you have the exact fare in cash.

Alternatively, adults travelling on their own can save by tapping their payment card on the bus’s card reader. This will deduct £2.30 if you travel one way, or £4.20 if you travel both ways.

To plan your bus journey visit www.nctx.co.uk, while NCT’s safer travel guidance is available at https://www.nctx.co.uk/safertravel. 

Trent Barton buses, meanwhile, serve West Bridgford and Nottingham via their Mainline (every ten minutes), Rushcliffe Villager, Keyworth and Cotgrave buses. Plan your journey at https://www.trentbarton.co.uk/.

 

Travelling by train

Nottingham Station can be found a 20-minute walk from the ground, with public transport and taxis available to convey you to your destination.

To plan your journey, please visit the National Rail Enquiries website.

 

Taxis

A taxi rank can be found 200 yards from the ground on Bridgford Road, adjacent to the large West Bridgford Co-op. Fares to and from the station will cost around £7. If you need to call for a taxi, some of our local operators include: Royal Cabs 0115 9608 608, Trent Cars 0115 950 5050 and Yellow Cars 0115 981 8181.

 

Travelling by bicycle 

Supporters planning to take their bikes to Trent Bridge are welcome to chain their bikes to the fence on the Bridge Field Car Park on Bridgford Road. Please bring a chain to secure your bike.

Bike parking will be available from two hours before scheduled start times until an hour after close of play. Kindly note that bikes are not allowed inside the ground for this fixture.

 

Finding your seat 

Your ticket will include details of which gate you should use to enter the ground. The ground map at the top of this page may be useful in finding your way to the gate. This gate will be the nearest entrance to your seats, and our friendly team of stewards will be on hand to ensure you can find your spot swiftly and safely. 

Please be mindful to keep your eye on the ball at all times during the players' warm-ups and during the match, and note that our usual ground regulations continue to apply.

 

Food & Drink

A selection of refreshment options will be available around the ground, all via cashless payments only. 

 

TBI Courtyard

  • Catch of the Day, serving fish & chips (V)
  • The Grill, serving prime beef burgers 
  • Leg before Fillet, serving fried chicken (halal)
  • The Sound Bar, with a live band performing at intervals throughout the day
  • Clarke’s Crafty Ones – serving premium draught craft beers, alcohol-free beers and carafes of wine
  • Barrel and Bean, serving artisan coffees, draught beers and real ales, wines, soft drinks and hot drinks
  • Ice cream van

 

Smith Cooper Concourse

  • Bars serving draught beers, Pimm’s, wine & soft drinks
  • Ice cream van
  • Big cheese melt stall, located near the Dixon Gates

 

Radcliffe Road Concourse

  • Bars serving draught beer, wine & soft drinks

 

Radcliffe Road Stand

  • Craft Bar, located in the Sobers Hall on the second floor, premium draught craft beers, soft drinks, prosecco and champagne
  • Bars on level three, serving snacks, cider, soft drinks and hot drinks

 

Scoreboard (between Radcliffe Road Stand and Yu Energy Stand)

  • Scoreboard Bar serving draught beers, carafes of wine, soft drinks and hot drinks
  • Chin Chin fine wine and champagne bar

 

Yu Energy Stand Concourse

  • Gallops Farm, serving burgers and sausages
  • Bar serving draught beers & soft drinks
  • Craft London bar, serving premium drinks
  • Ice Cream van

 

Hound Road Concourse

  • Hound Road bar, serving draught beers, Pimm’s, soft drinks and hot drinks

Spectators will be permitted to bring their own food and non-alcoholic drink. However, supporters are not permitted to bring glass containers or alcohol into Trent Bridge.

 

 

Alcohol policy

At Trent Bridge, we expect everyone to be courteous to their fellow spectators and that all those in attendance conduct themselves with a level of decorum befitting of the resplendent surroundings.

Kindly, therefore, be sure to regulate your alcohol intake accordingly – and help others within your party do the same.

 

Recycling your beer cups

Beer will be served in branded, reusable cups, with spectators paying a £1 deposit. Each drink will be served in a fresh cup, with no deposit required in exchange for the existing vessel.

Supporters have two options in terms of what to do with their final cup of the day:

  1. Take it home as a souvenir.
  2. Return it to the bar and regain your £1 deposit.

Kindly note that beer cup returns will be accepted from those aged 18 and over only.

 

Picnic hamper collection

Pre-ordered picnic hampers can be collected from behind the Hound Road Stand between 11am and 1pm.

You are, of course, welcome to bring your own food and soft drinks in plastic or cardboard containers, but please avoid cans, glassware and metal cutlery. Please be reminded that bringing alcohol into the ground is not permitted.

 

Water dispensers

Water dispensing facilities will be available around the ground if you wish to use your own refillable water bottles.

 

Entertainment around the ground

While fireworks and pyrotechnics will complement the on-field action, a host of entertainment will also be available in our concourse areas, including:

  • Matt Knight, performing close-up magic
  • Miss Sparkles, balloon modeller
  • Billy Fincham, football freestyler
  • Stilt walkers

 

 

Heritage Talk: 150 years since Grace's first Trent Bridge appearance

This Saturday (21 August) marks the 150th anniversary of WG Grace’s first appearance at Trent Bridge.

To mark this occasion the Heritage Team invite you to an illustrated talk during today’s interval, in the Woodhead Hall behind the Hound Road stand.

You’ll hear about WG the man, his matches at Trent Bridge – including our first and his last Test match – and his other associations with Nottinghamshire cricket.

You can also be amongst the first people – possibly for more than a hundred years – to hear ‘The Song of the Centuries’, a catchy little number written in honour of WG.

There’s no charge, and you’re welcome to bring your food and drink.

 

Public Wi-Fi

Public Wi-Fi is available throughout Trent Bridge, which you are very welcome to use at your leisure.

Simply connect to The Cloud from the available list of wireless networks and follow the sign-in or login instructions.

Should you experience any technical difficulties, if you are able to access the internet via other means (such as 4G), helpful guides are available at www.sky.com/wifi or you can email wifiuser@sky.co.uk

Alternatively, the phone number to call is 0844 824 5000.

Our friendly staff will, of course, endeavour to assist you should you struggle with the process of connecting your device to the Wi-Fi.

However, we’re sorry to say that we’re not able to assist with technical issues. This can only be done via the process with Sky above.

 

Trent Bridge Shop

For souvenirs, replica shirts, bats, balls and training wear, our Club Shop is located at the rear of the Radcliffe Road stand, near to the reception entrance on the ground floor.

The Club Shop will be open throughout the fixture, albeit with limits applied to the numbers that can enter at any one time.

Smaller retail units will also be available in the TBI Courtyard and near the Ticket Office.

 

Scorecards

Scorecards will be available from the Club Shop, situated on the concourse of the Radcliffe Road Stand, priced at 50p.

 

Support the Trent Bridge Community Trust

You will find contactless donation stations situated around the venue, allowing you to make a small donation to our official charity, the Trent Bridge Community Trust, using your debit/ credit card or mobile phone.

Your donations will help the Trust to provide a sporting chance to disadvantaged people across Nottinghamshire, with over £1.5m having been invested into local projects over the last decade.

Initiatives operated by the Trust include:

  • Positive Futures, helping young people at risk of social exclusion to hone their skills and raise their aspirations
  • The YouNG Project, providing placement and entrepreneurship opportunities
  • Healthy Hearts, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle to primary school children
  • Forget Me Notts, supporting individuals with dementia
  • Notts in Mind, using sport to boost confidence, self-esteem and fitness.

Find out more about the Trust here, or make a donation here.

 

Toilet and baby changing facilities

Toilet facilities will be open and signposted around the ground, with stewards on hand to guide you to your nearest facility.

Baby changing facilities are available in the William Clarke Stand ladies’ toilets, the Smith Cooper Stand toilets, the Hound Road ladies’ toilets, in the Radcliffe Road Stand (on the concourse, beside Radcliffe Road reception, and on the East wing of the first floor) and in the Yu Energy Stand. Please feel free to ask any volunteer or steward for directions.

The squash complex changing rooms can be made available upon request at the Ticket Office as further baby changing facilities accessible to men, or as a quiet feeding area.

 

First Aid

First Aid facilities will be available at the rear of the Radcliffe Road and Smith Cooper Stands.

 

Accessibility at Trent Bridge

Wheelchair viewing positions are available in front of the William Clarke and Smith Cooper Stands, as well as the Hound Road Upper, Radcliffe Road Lower and the top of the Smith Cooper Stand.

Please feel free to ask your nearest steward, or Above and Beyond volunteers wearing blue, if you have any questions regarding our accessible facilities around the ground, as they’ll be delighted to assist you. 

Multi-faith room

If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle to pray, a multi-faith room has been set up in Squash Court Two situated just next door to our Ticket Office. Please see a steward or Happy to Help volunteer if you need directions.

 

Buggy storage

Space will be available for buggies and prams in Squash Court One, situated next door to the ticket office.

 

Junior wristbands

All spectators visiting with children can take advantage of our free wrist band system. Simply collect your band from one of our gate stewards or volunteers.

On the reverse of your wrist band, where details are well hidden from view, simply complete the following information:

•    Parent/guardian’s name
•    Contact phone number whilst in the ground
•    Your stand and seat location
•    Date

These details will then help a steward reunite you with your child should you become separated or should he or she get lost around the ground.

 

Leaving and re-entering the venue

You are most welcome to exit the venue during the course of your visit to explore the surrounding area. Please be sure to check in with a steward as you leave in order to be permitted re-entry.

 

Safety and security

Our stewards will be on hand to ensure you are safe and secure throughout your day at Trent Bridge and should be your first port of call if you see anything that you may consider dangerous or suspicious.

We ask that you travel light and bring only essential items. Bags are best left at home although we do allow small ones through the gates. Your bags will be searched upon entry, so please arrive in good time.

 

Cameras and mobile devices

Please note that the use of any cameras, mobile devices or any electronic equipment for the recording, transmission or communication of match footage, details, statistics, images (on any platforms including but not limited to websites and social media) etc, is not permitted, other than with the proper accreditation. All ground regulations apply.

You can, however, take pictures for your own personal use, providing you do not use specialist equipment such as telephoto lenses, tripods or mono pods.

Accredited photographers will be present during the match and will be taking images for use on our printed marketing materials and digital channels. If you or anyone in your party would not like photographing, then please inform our photographer or your nearest steward.

You can view a full list of ground regulations here.

 

Contacting the Ticket Office

For the safety of our spectators and staff, to avoid indoor face to face contact within what is a confined space, the Ticket Office will not be open as a walk-in facility inside the ground during the course of the event.

Members of our friendly team will be available at the windows to resolve any issues before you enter the venue and will be contactable throughout at questions@nottsccc.co.uk or 0115 899 0300.

You may also wish to pass out of of the ground, remembering to check in with a steward on the way, if you wish to speak to a member of our team at the window once you have already entered.

Spectators will be permitted to enter the building in order to access other facilities.

 

Smoking Policy 

Designated smoking areas are assigned in various concourse areas, but smoking (including e-cigarettes) is only permitted in these areas, so please refrain from smoking in your seat.

 

Pavilion Access

It has been deemed essential that we continue to protect the integrity of the accommodation required for players, support staff and officials.

Consequently, the Pavilion building, including the Long Room, will be restricted to use by those individuals, and we will unfortunately not be able to provide an indoor facility for members at this fixture.

Whilst being able to provide indoor access as usual would of course have been our preference, we have brought in additional facilities to ensure that all relevant amenities are close by.

In the event of wet weather, those seated in the Pavilion are welcome to shelter in the Woodhead Hall, which is situated on the Larwood and Voce side of the Hound Road concourse.

 

After the match

Just a few hours after close of play, look out for your exclusive email to those that purchased tickets. It includes reaction to the game, photographs and the opportunity to provide feedback on your matchday experience with us. Please feel free to forward this communication to those that attended the fixture with you.

 

Refund Policy: Royal London Cup Final

If, for the day for which the ticket is valid (where the date of the match has changed this means the new date of the match), the venue is unable to admit spectators OR play does not take place OR play is restricted, you will be entitled to a refund of only the match ticket value subject to there being: (a) non admittance of spectators OR zero to 15 overs played and no result is obtained - a full refund; (b) 15.1 overs to 30 overs played and no result is obtained - a 50% refund.  In no other circumstances can money be refunded. 

In respect of tickets purchased in advance for the day on which this ticket is valid, the refund process will be commenced automatically by Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club to the original purchaser only. Any refunds will be processed either by refunding to the debit or credit card used to make the purchase or by BACS payment.

Please note that in the event that the final is not completed on the scheduled day, there is a reserve day (the following day).  In this event, your ticket will be valid for entry on the reserve day and you will still be entitled to claim your refund, if applicable.

For refund queries, please contact our ticket office via questions@nottsccc.co.uk or 0115 899 0300. Further information is available at www.ecb.co.uk/refundscheme. Please allow 30 days for the refund process to take place.

 

Any questions?

If you find yourself in need of assistance, please contact our friendly team at questions@nottsccc.co.uk, or by telephone to 0115 899 0300, and we will come back to you as quickly as we can.

 

Weather Forecast

View the latest weather forecast here…

We would advise bringing clothing for all eventualities, as wet weather cover is limited in some areas of the ground.