The first game of 2017 at Franklin’s Gardens sees Saints welcome Bristol Rugby for the first time since January 2009 after both sides won their two festive fixtures.
Here’s everything you need to know if you’re headed to the Gardens tomorrow afternoon…
Kick off time Saints v Bristol kicks off at 3pm. The game is not being broadcast on TV tomorrow so the only place to catch all the action is from within the stadium!
Match tickets Tickets for tomorrow’s game are limited but there are still plenty available here and by using Print@Home supporters can save themselves the admin fees and beat the match day queues.
Saints Shop The Shop will be open from 9am, with the Trinity Shop open in the Village from 12pm and all the way through until after the final whistle. Make sure you head to the Shop to take advantage of all the great deals we’ve got in our Shop Sale.
Ticket Office In-person sales will be available from 9am from within the Saints Shop with the Ticket Office open from 12pm. The Ticket Office will then remain open until 30 minutes after the final whistle.
In the bars All bars will be open from 12pm but the stadium will open an hour later at 1pm. Post-match drinks will be available in the Rodber Suite and Members bar.
Food The Match Day Village will be open from 12pm, with hot snacks also available in the stadium bars.
In the Village Supporters can have their faces painted and visit the Crabbie’s bus (over-18s only) from 5pm. And you could win £100 with Connect FM – just visit a member of their team for a special scratchcard! There is also a Crabbie’s game down in the Village tomorrow so make sure you head down to see if you can win!
Pre-match There will be a pre-match chat in the stadium with a Saints Legend so make sure you're in your seat or space on the terrace before kick off!
Half Time We’re back to our normal half-time antics now that they festivities are over, so we’ve got a crossbar challenge taking place where three lucky participants will compete for a crate of Crabbie’s and a Gilbert rugby ball.
The Saints DNA Project The club is wanting to find out from you, the supporters, about your first ever game watching the Saints. So the Halos will be in the Village and bars asking about your experiences! Whether you’re are six or 60, we want to hear from you!
Car parking The club’s car parks on Edgar Mobbs Way open from 11:30pm for the general public, with post-match traffic management to help your journey home. Supporters who choose not to use the club’s car parks are asked to park with due care and respect for the needs of local businesses in the area surrounding Franklin’s Gardens
Supporter Charter Northampton Saints is committed to upholding the values of the game, on and off the pitch. Please familiarise yourself with our Supporter Charter at www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/supportercharter
Want to know more? Head to www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/matchday for more game day information!
