Ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet League One clash with Shrewsbury Town, take a read of our Matchday Guide...
Tickets...
Tickets for Saturday's game are selling well around the ground, with availability in the Buzz Catering Main Stand down to singles, whilst the NRE and Intelligent Membranes Habbin North have less than 150 remaining in each stand.
Buy your tickets online, over the phone by calling 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, New Civil’s Construction LTD and Match Ball Sponsor, Excel Carpentry Contractors LTD.
Mascots and Ball Crew...
On Saturday we welcome Isaac Gregory, Nikodem Kozielec, Leo Robertson and Liam Barazovsky as Mascots for the game!
We also also excited to have Chesterton Eagles and Cambourne Town U11 Lions as our Gold Matchday Package and Cottenham United Girls 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 Port Vale's travelling supporters to the Abbey Stadium. If there are any remaining tickets from the away allocation, they will be available 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.
Moment of Silence...
Cambridge United is shocked and saddened by the tragic situation in Israel and Gaza and our deepest sympathies go to the victims, their families and everyone who has been affected.
A moment of silence will take place at Saturday's home game to pay tribute to the communities who have been impacted by the crisis.
The EFL’s charity partner, British Red Cross, is supporting the international response efforts aiding those in urgent need across the region.
Anyone wishing to donate can do so by clicking here.
Together against Racism...
Cambridge United is supporting the EFL’s ‘Together Against Racism’ campaign in their fixture against Shrewsbury Town. With support from anti-discrimination charity, Kick It Out, the campaign sees a focused drive from the EFL and its Clubs to stamp out racism and any form of discrimination in football.
Supporters can report incidents by filling in our online form or calling our Matchday reporting number: 075224 73291. All relevant incidents will be forwarded onto Kick It Out, where you can also anonymously report incidents of discrimination.
Walk for Robert Osbourn...
U's fans are teaming up on Saturday morning on a fundraising walk to the Abbey Stadium to honour Robert Osbourn, and to help increase awareness of heart health amongst fans and our wider community.
Robert, who sadly passed away earlier this year, was a keen walker and supporters are invited to join us ahead of this Saturday's game.
The self-guided walk will feature three routes of differing lengths, with the shortest route including the Amber Hearts treasure hunt.
- 10k walk - Starts at CUFC Training Ground, Bentley Road - 10am
- 5k walk - Starts at Jesus Green Kiosk - 11am
- 3k walk - Starts at Millennium Bridge - 11:30am
All routes finish at the Abbey Stadium ahead of kick-off where walkers will receive their participation medal.
So far over 40 people have registered for the walk, which costs £6 to enter. To join them, please click here.
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:
- Cambridge United vs Shrewsbury - Saturday 14 October, 3pm - Sky Bet League One
- Cambridge United vs Colchester United - Tuesday 17 October, 7pm - EFL Trophy
- Cheltenham Town vs Cambridge United - Saturday 21 October, 3pm - Sky Bet League One
- Cambridge United vs Portsmouth - Tuesday 24 October, 7:45pm - Sky Bet League One
- Cambridge United vs Carlisle United - Saturday 28 October, 3pm - Sky Bet League One
- Wycombe Wanderers vs Cambridge United - Tuesday 31 October, 7:45pm - Sky Bet League One
Pop in-store ahead of the game and browse our new Umbro range, including Replica Shirts, Training and Matchday 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 midday on Thursday 12 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 Simon Cragg in the Main Stand, Alive and Kicking in the NRE and Terri Leavey 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 7 of this season's Matchday Programme features Jack Lankester as the cover star and featured player.
This weekend's edition is available from around the ground on Saturday for just £3.50.
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 supporters are advised to use alternative modes of transport or the Cambridge Matchday Park & Ride service.
Home and away supporters can take advantage of the Cambridge Park & Ride, with a Matchday return ticket priced at £3 from Newmarket Road Park & Ride, CB5 8AA.
If you require disabled parking, please call the Club on 01223 566500.
Alternatively, supporters can cycle or scoot to the game. The Abbey Stadium is home to both bicycle and Voi scooter racks, allowing fans to park their ride safely whilst at the ground.
If driving to the ground, supporters are reminded not to park on the drives or grass verges of local residents. This reminder comes following reports of supporters parking at Cambridge Dialysis Centre on Ditton Road, which has meant that patients have been unable to attend treatment appointments.
Supporters have also been reported to park on the long cycle lane down Barnwell Road. We kindly ask that these sites are not used for matchday parking.
Please be considerate if parking on local streets and always follow local guidance and parking laws.
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.