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Saints play the Vodacom Bulls in the Investec Champions Cup
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Saints play the Vodacom Bulls in the Investec Champions Cup
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Guide to the Gardens: Saints vs Vodacom Bulls

  • Stadium opens 6pm, kick-off 8pm.
  • This game is NOT included in 23/24 Season Ticket packages.
  • Some tickets still remain for this knock-out clash – CLICK HERE to purchase now!
  • We’ll be joined by Otis Sax in the stadium at half-time and in the Rodber Bar after the game.
  • The Hot Dogs Brass Band will perform on Saturday in the Supporter Village pre-match.

Northampton Saints welcome Vodacom Bulls to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday 13 April (kick-off: 8pm) in the Investec Champions Cup Quarter-Final. 

The men in Black, Green and Gold defeated Munster 24-14 in the competition’s round-of-16 to progress – their first knockout victory in the Champions Cup since 2011.

A big crowd is once again expected at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday, so please allow plenty of time to get into your seat or place on the Terrace! Some tickets still remain for the clash and can be purchased by CLICKING HERE.

STADIUM MAP

Northampton Saints Stadium Map | Guide to the Gardens

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For more details on everything that's going on at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens (including off-pitch entertainment, opening times and other important information) please click on the titles below...

  • + TICKETS

    • Tickets for Northampton Saints vs Vodacom Bulls are still available to purchase by CLICKING HERE.
    • Your match tickets are attached to your purchase confirmation email – please ensure you have these either printed on A4 paper, viewable on your smartphone, or added to your smartphone digital wallet before arriving at the stadium. Screenshots of your tickets are not accepted by the scanners on our turnstiles.
    • Please note, this game is NOT included in your 23/24 Season Ticket package. If you do not have a match ticket for this game, unfortunately, you will not be allowed entry. 

     

  • + TICKET OFFICE

    • The Ticket Office will be open inside the Saints Store from 10am, with the windows opening at 5pm until 15 minutes after kick-off (approx. 8.15pm).
    • Those who have not printed their tickets at home, or are not able to show their barcode on a mobile phone, will be able to have their matchday ticket printed at the Ticket Office for a £2.50 fee.

     

  • + 24/25 SEASON TICKETS

    • Northampton Saints Season Tickets are now available to renew or buy for the 2024/25 season – with the Ticket Office open from 10am until approximately 8.15pm on matchday for supporters wishing to purchase or renew in person.
    • Prices* start from just £335 for adults and £57 for children – while the waiting list is open once again for the entry-level Pink ticket category (£199 adult / £57 child). 
    • For more information on the Season Ticket package, including benefits, pricing and key deadlines, please CLICK HERE.

     

  • + SAINTS STORE

    • The Saints Store is open from 10am on matchday until kick-off (8pm) before reopening for 30 minutes after the final whistle.
    • Once you have entered the ground you will not be able to access the Saints Store, but the Village Store will be open throughout matchday.
    • There are now two stores in the Supporter Village, with the main Village Store and new Trailer Store open from 6pm until 30 minutes after the final whistle.

     

  • + ENTERTAINMENT

    • Make sure you bring your flag from last weekend along on Saturday! 
    • We’ll be joined by the Hot Dogs Brass Band in the Supporter Village pre-match.
    • And popular saxophonist Otis Sax is back to play in the stadium bowl during the half-time break, and he’ll return to play in the Rodber Bar after the match too!
    • Our Inclusion Hub is closed for this match – but you’ll be able to find our face painters in the Rodber Bar. 
    • Club Partner Spirit Hyundai will be in the Village on Saturday showcasing one of their vehicles, see them to find out more.
    • Stick around after the match to see if you can catch one of Saints’ signed balls!

     

  • + BULLS SUPPORTERS

    • We’re looking forward to welcoming you all to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday. 
    • But please note, we are not able to store any luggage anywhere within the stadium. Please only bring items that comply with our Ground Regulations into the stadium. 

     

  • + FOR THE KIDS

    • Are you bringing a mini-Saint to their very first match at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens? If so, we want to make it extra special with a First-time Fan Certificate, so they will never forget their first time watching the men in Black, Green and Gold. Fill out THIS FORM to be sent a certificate via email.
    • Kids can also play along with our new MATCHDAY BINGO cards during the match – to make the game even more fun!
    • And for anyone whose weekly pocket money is burning a hole in their pocket, we’ve curated a special list of items for just £10 and under available from the Saints Store on matchday.

     

  • + FOOD & DRINK

    • A wide selection of bars and food stalls are open within the Village and stadium throughout matchday – please see the map above for full details of all the Food & Drink outlets around the Stadium.
    • You can also find food units from Saul’s of Spratton and West Cornwall Pasties in the Rodber Bar throughout matchday.
    • Loaded Fries are available as a hot food option within the Members Bar.  
    • Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are all available around the ground. 
    • Please be aware that cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens is a cashless stadium; all bars and food outlets will only accept card payments.
    • There will be a staggered bar closure around the stadium, ending in the Rodber Bar at 10.45pm.

     

  • + MEMBERSHIP/REWARDS

    • All Season Ticket Holders and Saints Members will earn 15 Saints Rewards points for attending this fixture.
    • You can also earn an additional 30 points for entering the ground within one hour of the gates opening at 6pm.
    • Link your payment card to your Saints Rewards account (instructions HERE) and spend at the bar and food outlets around the ground to earn even more points on your account.

     

  • + CAR PARKING

    • Car Parking (in Claret Car Park, NN5 5JT) will be available for £7.50 on the day via contactless payment upon arrival. Car parking tickets are not available to purchase in advance. Car Parks open at 5pm, with the stadium opening its gates at 6pm.
    • 23/24 Seasonal Car Park holders will be able to use their passes for this match. 
    • Please also be aware that there will be no movement in the VIP Car Park from ten minutes before the full-time whistle for approximately 25 minutes. As usual, traffic management will be in place in Car Park D, Claret Car Park and on Edgar Mobbs Way. 
    • After the Car Parks close at midnight on Saturday, there will be no access to any vehicle left behind until Monday morning.
    • Given that cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens sits in a residential area of the town, Saints strongly urge all supporters to use the Club’s car parks. Should they choose not to do so, supporters must park with due care and respect for the needs of local residents and businesses.

     

  • + SMOKING

    • cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens is a NO SMOKING stadium. Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes is not permitted anywhere in the stadium or Supporter Village pre, during or post-match. 
    • Supporters wishing to smoke will be allowed to exit the stadium during half-time to use one of the designated smoking areas outside Gates 1, 2, 3 and 4 – stewards will be on hand to direct you and will manage exit and re-entry into the stadium.

     

  • + ECO-CUPS

    • Please note, refunds on EcoCup deposits will now ONLY be made to over-18s – please do not encourage children to collect EcoCups that do not belong to your group, or ask other supporters for their cups.
    • Refunds on EcoCup deposits will ONLY be made contactlessly (via card) – cash refunds are no longer issued. 
    • Refunds on EcoCup returns will be available at at least one till unit in all bars across the stadium.
    • Alternatively, EcoCup deposits can be donated into one of the Northampton Saints Foundation’s branded bins around the ground – Northampton Saints Foundation will receive a donation for every cup deposited, with funds raised supporting life-changing programmes for children across the county. To see where you can donate your cups, please CLICK HERE.

     

  • + NORTHAMPTON SAINTS FOUNDATION

    • Don’t forget, you can drop your EcoCup in one of the Northampton Saints Foundation’s branded bins around the ground – the Foundation will receive a donation for every cup deposited, with funds raised supporting life-changing programmes for children across the county. To see where you can donate your cups, please CLICK HERE.
    • You can also have a go at the Northampton Saints Foundation’s raffle – find them in the Rodber Bar and around the Supporter Village on Saturday.

     

  • + OTHER IMPORTANT INFO

    • As the teams run out onto the pitch on Sunday, there will be a pyrotechnic display in front of both the Church’s and Carlsberg Stands – please be advised this may include a series of loud bangs/crackles.
    • ​The Club requests that supporters refrain from standing at the side of the pitch to watch the warm-up to prevent congestion. Please watch the warm-up from your seat.
    • As cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens is a front-loading stadium, Northampton Saints asks supporters to refrain from moving around the stadium while the match is in play to avoid blocking the view of your fellow supporters. Please note, you may be held back from returning to your seat by our stewards until there is a break in play.
    • Whether it’s your first time coming to a match or you’re a seasoned supporter, please take a minute to read our Ground Regulations – which include information on what you can and cannot bring into the stadium – and our Supporter Charter.

     

MATCHDAY TIMINGS

10am Ticket Office (located in the Store) and Saints Store open
5pm Car Parks open
5pm Ticket Office windows open
5.30pm Michael Jones Jeweller Champions Suite and Directors Lounge open
6pm Captains Bar and Executive Boxes open
6pm Stadium opens
8pm Northampton Saints vs Vodacoms Bulls KO
8pm Saints Store closes
8.15pm (approx) Ticket Office closes
8.45pm (approx) Northampton Saints vs Vodacom Bulls HT
9.45pm (approx) Northampton Saints vs Vodacom Bulls FT
9.45pm (approx) Saints Store reopens
10.15pm (approx) Saints Store closes
10.45pm (approx) Staggered bar closures, ending in the Rodber Bar
12am Car parks close

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