Everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet League One clash with Blackpool at the Cledara Abbey Stadium (3pm kick-off)…
Ticket News…
Be there to back the U’s this weekend. Tickets are selling quick - the NRE is almost fully sold-out whilst other stands are also moving towards limited availability. Secure your tickets online and make sure you don’t miss a moment of the action.
Matchday Schedule…
- Club Shop & Ticket Office: 10am
- Hospitality Suites: 12pm
- Junior U's Kids' Zone: 1pm
- Turnstiles Open: 1pm
- BrewBoard Fan Zones: 1pm
Matchday Sponsors…
A big thank you to Saturday’s Match Sponsors, BrewBoard. Be sure to check out their range of beers, available throughout the stadium.
Happy Hour...
Our Happy Hour offer has been extended for this fixture, giving supporters the chance to arrive early and enjoy £5 pints between 1pm and 2pm.
Following this fixture, turnstiles will revert to their usual 1:30pm opening time for all remaining home matches until the return of British Summer Time in March 2027.
Mascots...
We'd like to extend a warm Abbey welcome to Saturday's official mascots, Arlo Coates, Alexander Mycroft, Rory Wilson and Stanley Vessey.
Joining us as our Platinum Matchday Experience team are Stretham Sporting U9s, whilst Newmarket Town Girls U11s and Isleham Girls U8s are our Gold teams for the afternoon.
Click here to explore our Mascot Packages, and click here for full details on Matchday Experiences.
Abbey Helpers...
Need a hand during your visit? Look out for our friendly Abbey Helpers around the ground. They are always on hand to help with directions, answer questions and make your matchday experience as enjoyable as possible.
Away Supporters...
Cambridge United extends a warm welcome to the travelling Blackpool supporters making the journey to the Cledara Abbey Stadium. To help plan your visit, check out our dedicated visiting supporters' guide for information on entry points, refreshments and travel advice: click here.
Special-edition Fourth Shirt...
The team will wear our special-edition Fourth Shirt on Saturday as the club pays tribute to one of Cambridge's most beloved and influential figures, Syd Barrett. Proceeds from shirt sales will support local mental health causes and, while the initial production run has sold out, supporters can now pre-order from the next delivery run arriving in November.
The match-worn shirts will also be auctioned following the game, so keep an eye on the club's website and social channels over the coming weeks for further details.
Youth Development Matchday...
We are delighted to welcome hundreds of children and their families for our Youth Development Matchday this weekend. Participants from our Holiday Camps and Football Development programmes have been invited to attend, whilst a selection of boys and girls from our U9-U11 age groups will showcase their talents in a 5v5 game at half-time.
Our Youth Development pathway is the first step on the Cambridge United Academy journey, providing young players with the tools to thrive within a supportive environment.
Coming up later this month is our Open Training Week, which offers free coaching sessions for U6-U16 players led by official club coaches, with the potential for stand-out players to be enrolled onto our development pathway for the upcoming season.
Cashless Stadium...
Please note that the Cledara Abbey Stadium operates as a cashless venue across all concourse bars and food outlets. Cash payments are still accepted externally at the Club Shop, Main Ticket Office and by mobile Programme and 50/50 ticket sellers.
Club Shop & Ticket Office…
The Newmarket Road Club Shop and Ticket Office will open from 10am on Saturday. Drop in before the match, or up to 30 minutes after the final whistle, to browse the full range of 2026/27 kit, training wear and merchandise. Please note that only limited sizes of the new Fourth Shirt remain available in-store, with pre-orders for November delivery available online.
Additional retail units are also open inside the Novus Main Stand, Mead Family Stand and North Habbin, making it even easier to pick up your matchday essentials.
The Edge Café...
Our partners at The Edge Café will once again have their mobile coffee unit stationed outside the Club Shop this Saturday.
Grab a fresh coffee, hot drink or tasty bite to kick-start your matchday. Every purchase supports a fantastic local social enterprise dedicated to rebuilding lives, offering peer support and strengthening the local community.
BrewBoard Fan Zones & Refreshments...
Our BrewBoard Fan Zones around the stadium open from 1pm and provide the perfect place to meet fellow supporters before kick-off. Don't forget that all drinks are available for just £5 between 1pm and 2pm as part of Happy Hour.
This season we have expanded our catering offering, with additional food outlets now available across the ground, including the debut of Amber's Pizza place in the Family Stand this Saturday!
In the Novus Main Stand, United Fried Chicken continues to be a fan favourite, serving crispy tenders, cauliflower bites and a selection of tasty dips.
Don't forget to sample a fresh BrewBoard craft beer around the ground. Mainstays such as Abbey Gold and Camstar are available at bars throughout the stadium, while the Beer Buses in the NRE and Habbin Fan Zones offer an expanded draught selection.
Mead Plant & Grab Family Stand...
Bringing young supporters along? The Mead Plant & Grab Family Stand offers the perfect family matchday experience.
Head over to the Fan Zone to enjoy the Mini Kids' Zone, packed with games and challenges, or grab refreshments from Marvin's Snack Shack, Herbies Bakes or the Abbey Grill. Young U's can also collect a Junior U's Bingo Card and leave a message for the squad in Marvin's Post Box.
Junior U's Kids' Zone...
Located outside the front of the stadium on Newmarket Road, the Junior U's Kids' Zone opens from 1pm and is packed with pre-match activities. Bring the kids along for games, challenges and special appearances from first-team players at 2pm.
Young supporters attending their first fixture can also collect a special First-Time Fan Certificate and add the latest stamp to their Matchday Passport.
Meet the Mascots...
Marvin and Amber the Moose will be making their way around the Kids' Zone and stadium throughout the afternoon, so keep an eye out for a high-five, selfie or quick hello.
Matchday Passports...
Junior U's members should stop by the Kids' Zone kiosk to collect their 2026/27 Matchday Passport and secure the latest opposition stamp. Designed especially for young supporters, the passport allows fans to keep track of every home game they attend throughout the season.
To collect a Junior U’s Passport, sign up as a Junior U’s member or Season Ticket Holder today.
Scoreboard Shoutouts...
Celebrating a birthday or special milestone? Email announcements@cambridgeunited.com with full details to feature your personalized message on the big screen.
Please ensure all requests are submitted by 5pm on Thursday 8 October 2026.
Please note that, due to demand, birthday shoutouts will be displayed on the big screen only and will not be read out over the PA system.
Multi-Faith Prayer Room...
The Multi-Faith Prayer Room is located in the classroom directly behind the Mead Family Stand.
Supporters wishing to use the facility can request access from any nearby steward.
First-Time Visitors...
Bringing a young supporter to their first Cambridge United match? Register their details here and we'll arrange a complimentary My First Visit certificate to mark the occasion.
To find out more about our family matchday experience, click here.
Live Music powered by BrewBoard...
Enjoy some pre-match entertainment in the Novus Main Stand Fan Zone as we welcome back Simon Cragg.
Matchday Programmes…
Issue 5 of our official 2026/27 Matchday Programme is available around the stadium for £4.
Featuring Sullay Kaikai on the cover, this edition is produced in partnership with ACA Creative and includes a free A3 pull-out poster and Junior U's activity page.
Unable to attend? Order your copy online via the ACA Creative store.
50/50 Tickets...
Pick up your 50/50 tickets for just £1 from sellers around the ground. Winning numbers will be announced over the PA system at half-time.
Travel Info…
Please note there is no direct parking available at the Cledara Abbey Stadium. We kindly ask all supporters to respect local residents by avoiding parking on verges, driveways and restricted residential streets.
With attendances continuing to grow, we strongly encourage supporters to consider sustainable travel options when heading to the Abbey.
Driving in? Take advantage of the Newmarket Road Park & Ride (CB5 8AA), which offers Matchday Return tickets for £3.80.
Travelling by train? Visit Greater Anglia for live schedules and travel updates.
For accessible parking queries, please call the club on 01223 566500. Read our full travelling supporters' guide here.
Accessibility for Supporters...
Supporters requiring assistance are welcome to visit the Accessibility Information Point near the Newmarket Road End turnstiles for dedicated help and advice.
Cambridge United remains committed to delivering an inclusive and accessible matchday experience for all supporters. To contact our Disability Supporter Liaison Officer, email dslo@cambridgeunited.com.
To learn more about our accessible facilities, click here.
Supporter Liaison Officer...
Dave Matthews-Jones, our Supporter Liaison Officer, will be available throughout matchday to assist supporters around the stadium.
Click here to visit his website, click here to follow him on X, or email davem@cambridgeunited.com.
Report It...
Creating a safe and welcoming environment at the Cledara Abbey Stadium remains our top priority. If you witness discriminatory or anti-social behaviour, please inform a steward, log it via the Football Safety App, submit a report using our Report an Incident tool, contact Kick It Out, or text/call 07456 056881.
Please note that all bags brought into the Cledara Abbey Stadium are subject to security checks.
These checks help maintain a safe environment for supporters, players and staff, and form an important part of our matchday safety procedures.
Click here for full details.
Enjoy the match!
