Gate Guide - La Rochelle

Thursday, December 6th 2018

Bristol Bears welcome La Rochelle to Ashton Gate Stadium in Round three of the European Rugby Challenge Cup on Saturday, December 8th (3pm KO).

Here’s your easy guide for what to expect, if you’re heading to BS3.

ORDER OF EVENTS

10:00am - Coffee Shop & Bristol Sport store open

10:00am - Matchday ticket office open (Phonelines open between 10am - 1pm)

11:00am - Sports Bar Open

12:00pm - Fan Village Open

1:30pm - Turnstiles open

2:30pm - Team announcements

3:00pm - Kick-off

5.30pm - Post match Q&A in clubhouse

STADIUM

The Dolman Stand, Lansdown Stand lower tier and South Stand are open for the game. The Atyeo and upper Lansdown stands are both closed.

TICKETS

Tickets are still available for the match online, with pay on the day also available. This fixture is included in your season card while U12 tickets are available for £1.

Bristol Sport Ticketing phone lines will be open from 10am - 1pm on matchday.

BUY TICKETS

PROGRAMMES

Bristol Bears interactive matchday programmes, which can be activated using the official club mobile app, are available from each of the concession stands inside the stadium.

FOOD & DRINK

Supporters can enjoy a revamped matchday experience at Ashton Gate this season, with a number of new additions to the stadium’s offering.

Bars outside in fan village, plus beer caddies
New food and beverage offerings in concourse
Live bands pre and post-game
Launch of new branded sports bar and clubhouse
Two pint plastic cups return to Ashton Gate

Find out more about our revamped matchday experience by clicking here.

FAN VILLAGE

The Ashton Gate Fan Village opens at 12pm and fans will see the band Talking Bird Collective live between 1:45pm - 2:45pm as well as being able to experience a variety of food and drinks from concessions.

Toilets for the fan village are situated in the South Stand.

CLUBHOUSE AND NEWLY BRANDED SPORTS BAR

The clubhouse and newly branded sports bar will be open for supporters after full-time, with live music from Billy Driscoll and Q&As with players and coaches.

REWARDS

The Bristol Sport Rewards scheme, delivering Rewards cash to be redeemed across merchandise at the stadium, is set to be rolled out ahead of the 2018/19 season.

Rewards will be available to Season Card holders, Members and annual hospitality holders, offering Rewards cash to supporters, which can be spent exclusively on merchandise both online and in the Bristol Sport Store.

Supporters can earn between 2% and 5% Rewards cash for each additional home game ticket purchased, as well as for any merchandise bought online or in store (10% Rewards cash for season card holders and 5% for members).

Ashton Gate discounts for Season Card holders (10%) and Members (5%) remain in place in the concourses and concessions, but don’t forget, season and membership cards will need to be scanned at point of sale in order to claim the discount.

GETTING HERE

Supporters are urged to get to the Gate early, and information regarding travel can be found here.