- Stadium opens 1pm, kick-off 3pm.
- Tickets for Sunday’s game are still available from £23 adults / £8 child* HERE.
- Greg Fidler will join us on Sunday, with music in the Supporter Village pre-match and in the Rodber Bar post-match.
- Geoff Allen returns to take part in the Club’s annual Remembrance ceremony, with the laying of wreaths and a minute’s silence accompanying Geoff’s reading of Laurence Binyon’s ‘For the Fallen’. Please take your seats early!
- The Royal British Legion will be bucket shaking around the ground.
Northampton Saints welcome Exeter Chiefs to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens on Sunday 12 November (kick-off: 3pm).
The men in Black, Green and Gold secured the second of back-to-back wins in the Gallagher Premiership last weekend, holding out against high-flying Bath Rugby to win 24-18 in Round 4.
And Saints take to the Gardens turf again on Sunday as table-toppers Exeter Chiefs come to town – Northampton ran out 26-19 winners in last year’s fixture, with a Tommy Freeman brace and 16 points from Fin Smith’s boot securing the victory.
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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...
+ REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY
- This Sunday’s clash at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens will mark Saints’ annual Remembrance Day fixture – with the Club paying their respects to our fallen war heroes during the pre-match ceremony.
- Stadium announcer Geoff Allen will return to the Gardens to take part in the ceremony, with a bugler and minute’s silence following Allen’s reading of Laurence Binyon’s ‘For the Fallen’.
- Sam Matavesi (Northampton Saints hooker and acting Royal Navy serviceman) will join Northampton Saints Chairman John White, Saints Supporters Club Chairman Jim Gladwin, and Brigadier David Russell Parsons OBE (representing the Army Benevolent Fund), in the laying of wreathes at Saints’ War Memorial before the match.
- The ceremony will begin at approximately 2.55pm; please ensure you are in your seat in plenty of time prior to this, as movement within the stadium will be restricted while the ceremony takes place.
+ TICKETS
- Tickets for Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs are still available to purchase HERE – with prices starting at £23 adults / £8 child*.
- 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.
- Meanwhile, 23/24 Season Ticket Holders will be able to access the ground using their Season Ticket cards.
- You can now enter the ground via the doors to the Rodber Bar, where your ticket will be scanned – allowing you to pick up a drink or some food on the way to your seat!
+ TICKET OFFICE
- The Ticket Office windows will be open from 10am until the end of half-time (approx. 4pm).
- 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.
+ SAINTS STORE
- The Saints Store is open from 11am on matchday until kick-off at 3pm, 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 open from 1pm until 30 minutes after the final whistle and the new Trailer Store open until kick-off (3pm).
+ ENTERTAINMENT
- We’ll be joined by solo-artist Greg Fidler in the Supporter Village pre-match and in the Rodber Bar post-match.
- Head along to our Inclusion Hub to have a go at our passing cage and visit our face-painters.
- Local teams are participating in a Under-7s Festival in the High Performance Centre from 9.30am, before coming back for a parade of clubs around the pitch at half-time – be sure to give them a wave as they pass you!
- We’re delighted to be joined by 17 Port & Maritime Regiment of the Royal Logistic Corps and 2nd Battalion The Rifles on Sunday – the two Army rugby teams are going head-to-head in a match on Pitch 3 (kick-off: 12pm) before they form a Guard of Honour during the Remembrance Ceremony ahead of the match.
- Saturday’s Club of the Match is Bugbrooke RFC, and the Club will form the Guard of Honour as the teams run out.
- Club Partner Spirit Hyundai will be in the Village on Saturday showcasing the new Ioniq 5 – see them to find out more.
- We’ll also be joined by Nuffield Health in our Inclusion Hub, who will be giving out fitness tips to get you through the winter.
- Keep an eye out for the Royal British Legion who will be bucket shaking around the stadium on Sunday.
+ 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.
+ VIP CAR PARK & GATE 2
- Please note, the car parking area around Gate 2 is currently being set-up to host the University of Northampton’s graduation ceremonies next week. The area around the turnstiles there will look a little different but will not restrict access to the stadium on matchday.
- Please note, this weekend VIP Car Park will close at 7pm.
+ 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.
- Mulled Cider and Hot Toddys will also be available from the Supporter Village.
- New for the 2023/24 season, Loaded Fries will be 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 6pm.
+ MEMBERSHIPS / 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 1.00pm.
- 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 12pm, with the stadium opening its gates at 1pm.
- 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.
- Please note, this weekend VIP Car Park will close at 7pm.
- After the Car Parks close at 9pm on Sunday, 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 Sunday.
+ OTHER IMPORTANT INFO
- 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 opens |
| 11am | Saints Store opens |
| 12pm | Car Parks open |
| 12.30pm | Champions, Heroes and Directors open |
| 1pm | 1880 Suite, Legends, Captains and all boxes open |
| 1pm | Stadium opens |
| 3pm | Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs KO |
| 3pm | Saints Store closes |
| 3.45pm (approx) | Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs HT |
| 4pm (approx) | Ticket Office closes | 4.45pm (approx) | Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs FT |
| 4.45pm (approx) | Saints Store reopens |
| 5.15pm (approx) | Saints Store closes |
| 6pm | Staggered bar closures, ending in the Rodber Bar |
| 7pm | VIP car park closes |
| 9pm | Car parks close |
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Next Home Match
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Days
23
Hours
17
Mins
Saturday 17 May - 3:05pm
* All ticket prices are subject to a £1.50 booking fee.
