Ahead of Saturday's Emirates FA Cup Third Round tie against Birmingham City (5:45pm kick-off), take a read of our Matchday Guide...
Tickets...
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 during our opening hours. Please note, prior purchase history is required for this fixture.
If you're coming to the game for the first time, please check out our handy Welcome Guide.
Opening Times...
- Club Shop & Ticket Office: 12pm
- Hospitality: 3pm
- Turnstiles: 4:15pm
- BrewBoard Fan Zones: 4:15pm
Pitch Precautions...
The club's grounds staff are working hard ahead of the weekend’s match, taking every precaution and measure to make the pitch playable. We are closely monitoring the ever-changing forecast and weather warnings, and will continue doing everything we can to give the game the best chance of going ahead as planned.
Video Tour...
Mascots, Matchday Experiences and Ball Crew...
We can't wait to welcome our mascots for Saturday's game: Jess McKenzie-Boyle, Chester Allen, Amber Woolaston and Lois Walter!
Joining us as our Gold Matchday Package team are Bar Hill Raptors U10s, whilst Swavesey U15 Girls are our Ball Crew.
Click here for information on our Mascot packages, and click here for more on our Matchday Experience packages.
Abbey Helpers...
If you have questions on a matchday, look for our Abbey Helpers wearing high-viz jackets - they'll be happy to assist you. You'll find them stationed throughout the stadium.
Away Fans...
Cambridge United looks forward to welcoming Birmingham's travelling supporters to the Cledara Abbey Stadium, who will be housed in the Mead Family Stand for this fixture. Please note, the away allocation has sold-out and Blues fans are advised not to travel to the game if they haven't got a ticket.
For supporter Information including how to find the ground, catering options and travel information, please click here.
Cashless Venue...
The Cledara Abbey Stadium will remain cashless 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 Store & Ticket Office…
The Club Store and Ticket Office on Newmarket Road will be open from 12pm on Saturday.
Swing by and see us before the game, or up to 30 minutes after the final whistle!
BrewBoard Fan Zones and Food/Drink...
The BrewBoard Fan Zones in the Newmarket Road End, Petrest Main Stand, and North Habbin will be open from 4:15pm. They're the perfect place to meet up with fellow supporters and enjoy a wide range of food and drink before kick-off.
We've refreshed the menu with some great options, including the long-awaited return of bacon rolls, improved burgers, and amber-dusted fries!
Be sure to grab a BrewBoard beer from around the ground. Abbey Gold and Camstar are available at all bars, and a wider selection of drinks can be found at the Beer Buses located in the NRE and Habbin Fan Zones.
Marvin and Amber...
Our beloved mascots, Marvin and Amber, will be out and about in the Kids’ Zone and around the Cledara Abbey Stadium in the build-up to kick-off.
Make sure to say hello, give them a wave or stop for a photo if you see them out and about!
Scoreboard announcements...
If you would like to mark a special occasion for a friend or family member, please email announcements@cambridgeunited.com with the relevant details to arrange a scoreboard message on matchday.
All requests must be submitted no later than 5pm on Thursday 8 January 2025.
Please note that, due to the high volume of submissions, birthday announcements will be displayed on the scoreboard only and will no longer be read out over the PA system.
Multi Faith Prayer Room...
A Multi-Faith Prayer Room, located by the Main Stand turnstiles and open to all supporters inside the ground, will once again be available this Sunday.
This addition is an important step in enhancing facilities at the Cledara Abbey Stadium, as we continue our commitment to breaking down barriers and encouraging people of all faiths and backgrounds to feel part of the Club.
Supporters wishing to use the room can simply speak to a nearby steward for access.
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. Certificates can be collected from the front of the ground, at the Junior U's point.
For more information on everything we have to offer young fans and families, please click here.
Live Music presented by BrewBoard...
Get in the ground early and enjoy some live music whilst building up to the game, as we welcome Simon Cragg and Elliot Porter to the Main Stand and NRE Fan Zones.
If you are interested in performing at an upcoming home Matchday, get in-touch!
Matchday Programmes…
There will be no dedicated Matchday Programme for this weekend’s fixture. However, following last Saturday’s postponement, supporters can purchase the Grimsby programme at a reduced price of £2.
BrewBoard Zorb Half-Time Battle
The BrewBoard Zorb Half-Time Battle is back this Sunday and as always, a home and away fan will face each other in a two-minute match of football to win a very special beery prize.
Please note, 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, so if you plan to drive to the ground, supporters are asked to use the free parking at Newmarket Road Park and Ride (CB5 8AA) for just £3.50.
Please note, the Match Day Return Park & Ride ticket is only available to purchase on-bus from the driver, and can't be purchased in advance on the website or app.
Many fans walk or take a Voi e-bike or scooter from the park and ride but there is also a bus service every 10 minutes. Further details can be found by clicking here.
If you'd like to catch a train, check out the Greater Anglia website for the latest train times and service updates.
If you require disabled parking, please call the Club on 01223 566500 and for more altenative methods of getting to the ground, please click here.
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 dslo@cambridgeunited.com.
For more information on our provisions for disabled supporters, please click here.
Supporter Liaison Officer...
Our fantastic Supporter Liaison Officer, Dave Matthews-Jones is also always available and ready to offer his assistance.
Click here to visit his website, click here to find him on Twitter or send him an email via davem@cambridgeunited.com.
Supporter Behaviour...
Cambridge United would like to remind its supporters that anti-social and criminal behaviours at football grounds across the country will result in serious sanctions.
Acts such as entering the pitch without permission, carrying or using smoke bombs or pyrotechnics and throwing objects - as well as drug use and discriminatory behaviour.
These acts are dangerous, illegal and have severe consequences. They have no place in football, or anywhere.
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.
Enjoy the game!
On the TV...
Can’t make it to the match? Saturday’s game is live on TV in the UK and across the globe! See the full broadcast and kick-off details below.
