MATCH DETAILS
Worcestershire Men v Durham Men
Friday 8 May – Monday 11 May | Rothesay County Championship Division Two
Worcestershire County Cricket Club will return to New Road on Friday to face a Durham side that includes England captain Ben Stokes.
Tickets are available to buy online at tickets.wccc.co.uk. Adult tickets are £16, and under 17s go FREE. Admission on the day is £19 for adults and free for Juniors aged 17 and under.
Gate times
Gates will open at 10 am on Days One, Three and Four with gates opening at 9.30 am on Day Two, ahead of the members’ forum at 10 am. Play is scheduled to start at 11 am each day.
Member & reciprocal information
Members’ forum: A members’ forum, hosted by CEO, Ashley Giles, and CRO, Joe Tromans, will take place in the Graeme Hick Pavilion at 10 am on Day Two.
Signature members’ lounge: Phil Neale will be the lunchtime speaker in the signature members’ lounge on Day Two.
Members can get entry to the ground by scanning their 2026 Membership Card. Those who’ve yet to receive their card should visit the main reception on arrival.
Reciprocal Arrangements
Gloucestershire (£5 entry fee), Hampshire, Yorkshire, Leicestershire, Somerset, Glamorgan, Essex and Nottinghamshire members are allowed free entry as long as they are not our opposition. If Worcestershire are playing one of these teams, away members need to purchase a ticket.
Security information
Following the Government’s decision to raise the UK threat level to severe, we’ll be operating increased security protocols for this game. These include:
- 100% bag checks: All bags entering the ground will be searched by a steward. Please note that no sharp objects or glass bottles will be allowed into the ground.
- Visual car inspections: Members using the disabled parking spaces behind the Basil D’Oliveira Stand will have their car visually inspected by a steward at the gate.
Zero tolerance towards harassment
We are committed to ensuring every matchday visitor experiences a welcoming, respectful, and safe environment. Our zero-tolerance Anti-Harassment Policy applies to everyone at the ground – including staff, guests, and all attendees, to ensure dignity and professionalism for all.
FOOD & DRINK
Cow Corner Coffee
Those who visited New Road for the first home game of the season will have spotted a new addition within Scoreboard Plaza – Cow Corner Coffee.
The newly installed air stream offers barista-style coffee and tea.
In addition, you can get your morning bacon rolls between 10 am and 12 pm before burgers are served between 12 pm and 4.30 pm.
View Ground MapWODR Bar & Cafe
One of the best spots to watch the action, WODR Bar & Cafe, situated next to the family stand, offers the options of covered seating at ground level and some of the best views in the ground from its upper deck.
The space is open to all visitors and will offer a full, draught bar as well as savoury and sweet snacks throughout each day’s play. To make things even easier, we’ve installed a new, digital order point, meaning you don’t have to queue for your drinks.
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Purple Granite Bar
It’s hard to miss our newly named ‘Purple Granite Bar’, situated in Scoreboard Plaza opposite the recently refurbished Club shop.
Head here for a wide selection of draught beers, cider and more. You’ll also be able to choose from a variety of snacks, get something hot with our selection of pasties and samosas or pick up a pot of incredible Bennett’s Ice Cream!
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Severn Suite
Located at the New Road end of the ground and accessible via the stairs opposite the turnstiles, our Severn Suite bar is a great place to relax and watch the cricket from the comfort of the indoors.
The well-stocked bar offers a range of beers, ciders, wines and spirits.
If you’re feeling peckish, you can grab a pasty or samosa, and bacon and vegan rolls are available from 10 am until 12 pm.
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Getting Here
Car Parking & Entry
We encourage spectators, who are able to, to leave the car at home and use public transport wherever possible. A cycle rack is available in the Premier Inn car park.
Car parking can be booked 48 hours in advance for members and 24 hours for non-members via your online account.
You can find details of other car parks close to New Road here.
To ensure the safety of all spectators within New Road on match day, we will be conducting bag searches at every entrance into the ground.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Am I allowed to bring my own food and drinks?
You are welcome to bring food and drinks to all Rothesay County Championship fixtures.
Alcoholic beverages will be limited to four cans and 1 litre of wine. No glass bottles allowed.
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How do I purchase tickets?
Tickets can be purchased for all Rothesay County Championship, Metro Bank One Day Cup and Vitality Blast T20 fixtures, in advance, online at tickets.wccc.co.uk.
Rothesay County Championship: Adult tickets are £16, and under 17s go FREE.
Metro Bank One Day Cup: Adult tickets are £10, and under 17s for £1.
Vitality Blast T20: Adult tickets from £20, and under 17s for £5.
Tickets can also be purchased on the day from the Main Reception with a price increase.
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Will parking be available for this match?
We encourage spectators, who are able to, to leave the car at home and use public transport wherever possible.
Car parking can be booked 48 hours in advance for members and 24 hours for non-members via your online account.
You can find details of other car parks close to Visit Worcestershire New Road here.
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Is there Wi-Fi inside the ground?
Free Wi-Fi is available at New Road by connecting to _The Cloud.
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Are dogs allowed in the ground for this fixture?
Dogs are more than welcome at all Rothesay County Championship and Metro Bank One Day Cup fixtures at New Road.
But will not be allowed to enter for the Vitality Blast T20 fixtures.