Matchday Info
Matchday Info
With plenty to see and do before the rugby gets underway, make sure you've got your day at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens planned out!
MATCHDAY OPENING HOURS
cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens will open two hours before kick-off on matchdays. The stadium’s car parks will open three hours before kick-off.
Please note: Opening hours for the Ticket Office and Saints Store below are based on a 7.45pm kick-off on Friday, and a 3pm kick-off on Saturday or Sunday. Opening times may vary for fixtures kicking-off at different times.
TICKET OFFICE located at the Ticket Office windows opposite Gate 1 (what3words///bronze.guises.exist)
- Friday: 12pm to 15 minutes after kick-off
- Saturday: 11am to 15 minutes after kick-off
- Sunday: 11am to 15 minutes after kick-off
SAINTS STORE located next to the VIP Car Park (what3words///upper.soak.remedy) and in the Supporter Village (what3words///cabin.sunk.craft) on matchdays
- Friday: 12pm to kick-off
- Saturday: 11am to kick-off
- Sunday: 11am to kick-off
Both the Main Saints Store and the stores in the Village re-open at half-time and for 30 minutes following the full-time whistle.
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GENERAL INFO
PARKING
cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens has over 1,500 spaces available across six car parks, all within easy walking distance of the stadium.
Matchday car parking (in Claret Car Park, NN5 5JT) will be available for £8.50 on the day via contactless payment upon arrival. Blue Badge holders are able to show their badge to park without charge. Car parking tickets are not available to purchase in advance.
Please note, West Northants Council have taken ownership of the Claret Car Park. Currently, this will not change Saints supporters’ use of the car park on matchdays, but the Club will provide any further updates when we are able.
Supporters also have access to use Northampton Town FC’s West Car Park (NN5 5QA) on Saints matchdays that do not clash with Cobblers’ home games. Parking will be managed by Cobblers and is priced at £5 on the day via contactless payments upon arrival.
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.
DISABLED ACCESS
cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens is a stadium with full disabled access, with provisions in place to ensure disabled supporters and their carers are well catered for.
There is ample seating available both pitchside and at a higher level within the stadium, as well as disabled toilet facilities.
To enquire about booking a wheelchair accessible seat or companion tickets, please email ticketoffice@northamptonsaints.co.uk.
You can download the Club's Disabled Access Policy HERE. And you can find out more information about the disabled facilities at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens HERE.
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. Please note the use of e-cigarettes is also prohibited.
Supporters wishing to smoke on matchdays 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.
GROUND REGULATIONS
View the Ground Regulations for cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens HERE.
SUPPORTER CHARTER
View our Supporter Charter HERE.
EATING AND DRINKING
Northampton Saints boasts six different bars on matchdays and numerous food outlets provided by our caterers Compass Group, to make sure both home and away supporters are neither hungry nor thirsty!
SUPPORTER VILLAGE
The Supporter Village at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens is renowned for providing supporters of all teams with the perfect environment to mingle before the rugby gets going.
With the Warner's and Real Ale bars open alongside side the main Container bars, there are a selection of bars open from approximately two hours before kick-off. And with a selection of food outlets also found in the Supporter Village, you can get well fed and watered while staying close to the activities in the Village before the action on the pitch gets underway.
RODBER BAR
The Rodber Bar, named after Saints Hall-of-Famer Tim Rodber, is the largest of the cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens bars and sits in the middle of the East Stand. It boasts a long service area and plenty of televisions to take in the latest sporting action before and after the game. This bar can only be accessed from the pitchside doors after supporters have been through the turnstiles.
To reduce queueing, the Rodber Bar has high-speed dispensers and card-only queues to ensure supporters are served as quickly as possible. There is also a pie and pasty stand for hungry supporters!
CAPTAIN’S BAR
Situated next to the Rodber Bar in the East Stand, the Captain’s Bar is a laid-back, social suite that provides an inviting setting for match-goers who want to mingle with fellow supporters. And with a post-match Q&A with a Saints player from the matchday squad, a matchday programme and team sheet as part of the deal, you can enjoy your exclusive bar in style.
Available as a match ticket upgrade, you can book your spot in the Captain’s Bar by emailing sales@northamptonsaints.co.uk or ringing 01604 599118.
MEMBERS’ BAR
This bar is open to all and can be found in the Barwell Stand. Paid for by the members of the Club when the Barwell Stand was built, this bar features large TV screens, pictures of Saints internationals and the honours board.
Again, high-speed dispensers and card-only queues are in place to ensure supporters are served as quickly as possible.
HEROES RESTAURANT
Found at the back of the East Stand, the Heroes Restaurant boasts a relaxed atmosphere and superb food. With a delicious menu and a superb atmosphere within the relaxed suite, the Heroes Restaurant is a fine choice for any matchday at the Gardens.
A two-course meal, a matchday programme and teamsheet, a dedicated bar, WiFi, and a pre-match Q&A with a Saints player are all included within the upgrade package.
To book your place in the Heroes Restaurant either email sales@northamptonsaints.co.uk or ring 01604 751543.
MATCHDAY TICKETING FEES
Please note the following additional fees for matchday ticketing.
Matchday admin fee – £3*
Match ticket reprint – £2.50 (per ticket)
Season Ticket reprint – £10 (per ticket)
Season Ticket seat location move – £10 (per move)
Season Ticket printed to paper – £5 (per game)
Match ticket upgrade – price depends on fixture category
Adhoc ticketing account update – £2.50
Ticket booking fee – £1.50 (per ticket)
*Applies to all tickets purchased on the day of the game
HOW TO DOWNLOAD YOUR TICKET
When you purchase match tickets from Northampton Saints, they will be attached to your order confirmation email. Should you need to re-download your tickets, you can do so following the instructions HERE.
MATCHDAY FESTIVALS
Before most home games there is even more rugby to be enjoyed with Saints hosting regular matchday festivals.
Festivals are held for young players from the Under-7s age group right up to Under-16s, including the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup for Under-11s and Under-12s. Clubs come to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens from across the east of England (and beyond!) to compete on the first team’s training pitches, with the winners and runners-up receiving their prizes on the pitch at half-time.
These festivals also serve another purpose – the Saints Academy coaches will be watching and players from Under-13s upwards may be invited back to train with one of Saints’ Player Development Groups.
If you are interested in taking part in a Matchday Festival, email the Community team at community@northamptonsaints.co.uk.
MATCHDAY COACHING
If you’re a junior rugby club, school or community group, you can receive coaching from the Saints Community team and players before the big match.
Availability may be limited due to tournament activity, but we will try to accommodate everyone as far as possible. Email the Community team on community@northamptonsaints.co.uk to get involved!