Ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet League One clash with Carlisle United, take a read of our Matchday Guide...
Tickets...
Tickets for Saturday's game are selling well, with availability in the Buzz Catering Main Stand and NRE now limited.
Avoid the possibility of disappointment - buy your tickets online, over the phone on 01223 566500 (option 1) or by visiting the Abbey Stadium Ticket Office.
Opening Times...
- Club Shop & Ticket Office: 10am
- Hospitality: 12pm
- Kids' Zone: 1pm
- Turnstiles: 1:30pm
- All Food & Drink outlets: 1:30pm
- Fan Zones: 1:30pm
With another near-capacity crowd expected, fans are requested to arrive at the ground as early as possible to help aleviate any delays in getting into the stadium.
Match Sponsors...
Thanks to this weekend's Match Sponsor and Community Partner, Astrazeneca!
Mascots and Ball Crew...
On Saturday we welcome Jonah Bonner, Bruce Bolton, Jacob Wood, Joshua Wood, Amelie Garrad, Mason Araujo, Felix McDonald and Tommy Peel as Mascots for the game!
We also also excited to have Cambourne U9 Pumas as our Gold Matchday Package and Haverhill U14s as our Ball Crew.
Click here for more information on our Matchday Mascot packages.
Abbey Helpers...
If you have any questions or queries on the day of the game, please speak to our Abbey Helpers who are wearing high-viz jacket and will be located around the ground.
Away Fans...
Cambridge United looks forward to welcoming Carlisle's travelling supporters to the Abbey Stadium. As of Thursday afternoon, 500 away sales have been made - remaining available tickets can be purchased from the Ticket Office ahead of kick-off.
For Away Fan Information including how to find the ground, catering options and travel information, please click here.
Cashless Venue...
The Abbey Stadium will remain a cashless policy this season, affecting all outlets inside the ground. Cash will still be accepted outside the stadium - in the Shop, Ticket Office and by roaming Programme and 50/50 sellers outside the ground.
Halloween at the Abbey...
This Saturday's home game against Creepy Carlisle is set to be a haunted Halloween special as we celebrate the spookiest time of the year.
Junior U's are encouraged to arrive in fancy dress, with the most eerie-sistible entries to be awarded a range of different prizes during a half-time competition to find the spookiest fan(g)s at the Abbey.
Check in at the Ripples Bathrooms Junior U's Kids' Zone from 1pm to register your entry into the fancy dress competition and enjoy all of the fun, games and Trick or Treat Sweets that the Kids' Zone has to offer.
Plus, young fans in the Main Stand and North Habbin can play our Pumpkin Picture Hunt, with 10 Pumpkins to be found within the vicinity of each stand.
Let our staff know if you'd like to play and hand in your completed sheets to the Ticket Office window after the game for a chance to win some special prizes!
Club Shop & Ticket Office…
The Club Shop and Ticket Office is open from 10am until kick-off.
In addition to tickets for Saturday's game, the Ticket Office is selling Match Tickets for the following fixtures:
- Wycombe Wanderers vs Cambridge United - Tuesday 31 October, 7:45pm - Sky Bet League One
- Cambridge United vs Bracknell Town - Saturday 4 November, 3pm - Emirates FA Cup
- Peterborough United vs Cambridge United - Saturday 11 November, 12pm - Sky Bet League One
- Northampton Town vs Cambridge United - Saturday 25 November, 3pm - Sky Bet League One
Pop in-store ahead of the game and browse our Club Shop, including the 2023/24 Umbro range, Christmas Gifts and fashion-wear.
Fan Zones and Food/Drink...
Fan Zones in the Newmarket Road End, Main Stand and Habbin are open from 1:30pm, offering supporters space to get together and enjoy a range of culinary and beverage options before kick-off.
New covers have been installed across all three Fan Zones, meaning supporters will be protected from all of the elements throughout the season.
After receiving feedback from fans, a refreshed menu is in operation around the ground, which offers greater choice and flexibility with your matchday meal.
Also new this season, courtesy of our prinicipal partners, BrewBoard, are two of their favourite beers, Rex and Cambstar, whilst their famouns BeerBus will be in the Intelligent Membranes Habbin Fan Zone at every home game.
Fans should please note that only supporters with a Signature Suite Hospitality ticket can use the Dion Dublin Bar before or after the game.
Junior U's Kids’ Zone...
The Ripples Bathrooms Junior U's Kids' Zone is back for another season and open from 1pm-2:45pm!
Featuring an inflatable goal, new garden games, fun activities and visits from First Team players, the Kids' Zone is the place to be for youngsters and their family ahead of each home game!
If you're bringing your little one/s to the game, make sure to stop by before heading through the turnstiles.
Matchday Passports...
Junior U's should bring along their brand-new Matchday Passport to the Junior U's Kiosk in the Kids' Zone to receive their latest opposition sticker to track their attendance during the 2023/24 season.
If your Under 12 Season Ticket Holder/Junior U member doesn't have their Passport yet, simply visit the Kiosk to pick one up.
If your little one isn't yet a member, visit the Club Shop on Matchday or sign up online.
First Time Visits...
If you are bringing an Under 12 to a game for the very first time, please let us know their name/s to receive a free "My First Visit" certificate to help commemorate the special occasion.
Scoreboard Announcements...
If somebody you know has their big day coming up soon, send an email to announcements@cambridgeunited.com with all the relevant details to receive a scoreboard shout-out!
All scoreboard requests must be submitted by 5pm on Thursday 26 October.
Please note, due to the large number of requests, birthday announcements will no longer be read out on the PA system.
Live Music...
We have three brilliant musical acts performing at the Abbey this weekend - with Alive and Kicking in the Main Stand, Straight Outta Fordham in the NRE and Audio Fiction in the Habbin Fan Zone.
Get in the ground early and enjoy some live music whilst building up to the game.
If you are interested in performing at an upcoming home Matchday, get in-touch!
Des Driver...
Des Driver the A2B Taxicabs Mascot is at every home game adding to the Matchday experience by giving away prizes to U's fans.
Supporters can win signed shirts, mascot experiences, hospitality tickets and more, all paid for by Signature Suite sponsors, A2B Taxicabs.
Simply find Des Driver and scan his lanyard for a chance to win one of these amazing prizes!
Ultimate U's...
Following on from the success of last season's Sticker Book, check out Ultimate U's - the Official Cambridge United Card game
Collect cards of current and former players - complete with stats and scores for various attributes, allowing you to play and compete with friends - by buying each copy of the Matchday Programme.
Pick up your next pack of four in this Saturday's Matchday Programme! Click here for more information.
Matchday Programmes…
Issue 9 of the Matchday Programme is available from around the ground on Saturday for just £3.50.
Jordan Cousins is the cover star and featured player and as mentioned above, fans will also receive their next batch of Ultimate U's cards with every purchase.
If you can't make the match, it doesn’t mean you have to miss out - place your order online through the Curtis Sport website.
BrewBoard Zorb Half-Time Battle...
Watch out for the BrewBoard Zorb Half-Time Battle, as a home and away fan will face each other to win a beery prize, courtesy of our Prinicipal Partners, BrewBoard.
If you would like to take part and represent the U's, please follow BrewBoard on Twitter. Contestants must be 18+.
50/50 tickets...
50/50 tickets can be purchased for £1 from our Programme and 50/50 Kiosks around the ground. A winner will be picked at half-time with the winning number declared across the stadium PA system.
Travel…
There is no on-site car parking available at the Abbey Stadium and the Cambridge Matchday Park & Ride service is not in operation for midweek evening games.
The Abbey Stadium is home to both bicycle and Voi scooter racks, allowing fans to use alternative, greener modes of transport to the get to the game.
If driving to the ground, supporters are reminded not to park on the drives or grass verges of local residents. Please be considerate if parking on local streets and always follow local guidance and parking laws.
Need a lift? A2B Taxicabs provide a taxi service to the drop off area of the Abbey Stadium on Newmarket Road. The prompt and reliable taxi firm provide a service to Cambridge, Ely, Milton, Littleport, Waterbeach, Soham, Grantchester, Stretham, Histon, Sutton and the surrounding villages.
To book a matchday taxi contact A2B Taxicabs on 01223 629 629.
If you require disabled parking, please call the Club on 01223 566500.
Supporter Accessibility...
Supporters with additional needs should visit the new Accessibility Info point by the Newmarket Road End turnstiles for access to the ground and information on the services we have available for disabled supporters.
Cambridge United prides itself on being an inclusive football club and providing the best customer service for its disabled supporters. To contact our DSLO, please email Matt Casey via dslo@cambridgeunited.com.
For more information on our provisions for disabled supporters, please click here.
Supporter Behaviour...
To challenge the totally unacceptable presence of football tragedy abuse, for season 2023/24, regulation changes and tough new measures have been introduced which will see people who are found to have committed offences face stadium bans and potential criminal prosecution.
In addition to bans and criminal sanctions, a range of in-stadium, in-classroom and online resources will be rolled out under the ‘Love Football Protect the Game’ banner, to educate adults and children alike about the hurt tragedy chanting causes. Ground regulations have also been updated to incorporate references to tragedy chanting.
The game will also continue its efforts to combat dangerous, illegal and unwelcome behaviour off the pitch, be it in the stands or online. Last season a host of new measures were introduced by authorities which saw enhanced sanctions applied for people identified entering the pitch, using pyros, taking drugs to games, throwing objects or for discriminatory abuse.
For more information, please click here.
Report It...
Safety at the Abbey Stadium remains a key priority on a Matchday and should you witness anti-social or discriminatory behaviour, please speak to a steward, report it via the Club's anonymous reporting textline - 075224 73291 - or through our online Report an Incident page.