Ahead of this Saturday's Sky Bet League One clash with Charlton Athletic, take a read of our Matchday Guide...
Tickets...
Get behind the boys and buy your tickets for Saturday's game online, over the phone on 01223 566500 (option 1) or by visiting the Cledara Abbey Stadium Ticket Office ahead of kick-off.
The Buzz Catering Main Stand and Newmarket Road End have already sold-out - secure your spot early in either of the remaining stands to make sure you don't miss out.
Opening Times...
- Club Shop & Ticket Office: 9:30am
- Hospitality: 12pm
- Kids' Zone: 1pm
- Turnstiles: 1:30pm
- All Food & Drink outlets: 1:30pm
- Fan Zones: 1:30pm
With another big crowd expected, and roadworks in place around the Cledara Abbey Stadium, 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 our Match Sponsor, Cambridge Lifts Limited and Match Ball Sponsor, Fora!
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 Charlton's travelling supporters to the Cledara Abbey Stadium, who will be located in the Mead Plant & Grab South Stand for this fixture. Away fans can buy tickets 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 Cledara Abbey Stadium has 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.
Club Shop & Ticket Office…
The Club Shop and Ticket Office is open from 9:30am until kick-off.
In addition to tickets for Saturday's game, the Ticket Office is selling Match Tickets for all of United's remaining games this season:
- Bristol Rovers vs Cambridge United - Tuesday 16 April, 7:45pm - Sky Bet League One
- Cambridge United vs Derby County - Saturday 20 April, 3pm - Sky Bet League One
- Cambridge United vs Wycombe Wanderers - Tuesday 23 April, 7:45pm - Sky Bet League One
- Port Vale vs Cambridge United - Saturday 27 April, 12:30pm - Sky Bet League One
Pop in-store ahead of the game and browse our Club Shop offering, which includes the 2023/24 playing and training range.
Mascots and Ball Crew...
We look forward to welcoming Isabelle Johnson, Daisy Johnson, Charlie Cornally, Holly Downing, Oscar Copping, George Carter, Harry Norton, George Morgan and Connor Womack-Evans as are our mascots on Saturday!
Whittlesford Warriors U10 are our Gold Matchday Experience teams - who get to take part in a pre-match penalty shoot-out and help form the guard of honour.
CUFC Emergering Talent Centre U14 are this weekend's Ball Crew.
Click here for more information on our Matchday Mascot packages.
Offside Trust...
Saturday's game against Charlton will support and showcase the work of the Offside Trust.
Formed by a number of abuse survivors following the 2017 child sexual abuse scandal, the Offside Trust is an independent body that is seeking to further enhance safeguarding at all levels of sport.
Representatives from the orginisation will be in attendance at the game and the players from both Cambridge United and Charlton Athletic will be wearing Offside Trust warm-up t-shirts shirts ahead of kick-off.
To find out more, please click here.
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.
BBQ pulled pork or pulled beef brisket loaded fries are once again on offer in the Main Stand & North Habin Eatery this Satuday - available for £7.
New covers have been installed across all three Fan Zones, meaning supporters will be protected from all of the elements throughout the season.
The BrewBoard Beer Bus will be in the Intelligent Membranes Habbin Fan Zone and Abbey Gold will be on draught in all bars once again. Plus, supporters in the NRE will be able to try out a new BrewBoard half-time beer collection service.
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 will be 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 prior to 5pm on Thursday 11 April with all the relevant details to receive a scoreboard shout-out!
Please note, due to the large number of requests, birthday announcements will no longer be read out on the PA system.
Live Music...
Get in the ground early and enjoy some live music ahead of the game! Simon Cragg is back in the Main Stand Fan Zone from 1:30pm whilst The Numbers will be performing in the NRE Fan Zone.
If you are interested in performing at an upcoming home Matchday, get in-touch!
Marvin the Moose...
Our resident mascot, Marvin the Moose will be strutting his stuff in the Kids' Zone and around the Abbey in the build up to kick-off, so make sure to say hello, give him a wave or stop for a photo if you see him out and about!
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…
The latest edition of the Matchday Programme is available from around the ground on Saturdayfor just £3.50.
This weekend's Programme features Liam Bennett on the cover and as the featured player, with the dynamic young full-back filling out the player Q&A.
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 Cledara 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. Please note that Sunday hours are in operation today, meaning a reduced schedule.
Please be considerate if parking on local streets and always follow local guidance and parking laws. Traffic is expected to be slow around the stadium due to a number of roadworks in place in the local area.
Need a lift? A2B Taxicabs provide a taxi service to the drop off area of the Cledara 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 Cledara 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.
