Ahead of Saturday's Sky Bet League One game against Charlton Athletic (3pm) 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.
Opening Times...
- Club Shop & Ticket Office: 10am
- Hospitality: 12pm
- Kids' Zone: 1pm
- Turnstiles: 1:30pm
- BrewBoard Fan Zones: 1:30pm
With another big crowd expected, fans are requested to arrive at the ground as early as possible to help alleviate any delays in getting into the stadium.
Match Sponsors...
Thanks to this weekend's Match Sponsor, Bidwells.
Mascots, Matchday Experiences and Ball Crew...
On Saturday we can’t wait to welcome Thomas Maskell, Nyall Watkins, George Morgan, Mya McGinty, Jack Apicella, Evie Jarvis, Harry Norton, Misha Iankovskii, Andrey Iankovskii and Luca Peachey as our Mascots for the day!
We are also pleased to have Hatfield Broad Oak U7s and Warboys Colts U8s as our Gold Matchday Experience Teams and Longstanton U6s, Ely City Crusaders U14s and Haverhill Rovers FC U12s as our Silver Teams.
Click here for more information on our Mascot and Matchday Experience packages.
Cottenham Colts Collection
Kids from Cottenham United Colts are bucket collecting on Saturday to raise money for a new 3G pitch, due to their current one being in a state of disrepair.
Over 400 boys and girls, ranging from U16 to U18s use the facility, so we are using our platform to give their fundraising efforts a boost.
Look out for the kids on Saturday and please make a donation if you are in a position to be able to do so.
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. The away allocation has been sold-out and there will be no tickets available on the day of the game.
For Away Fan Information including how to find the ground, catering options and travel information, please click here.
Cashless Venue...
The Cledara 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.
Club Shop & Ticket Office…
The new Club Shop and Ticket Office on Newmarket Road will be open from 10am on Saturday.
Fans can get at least 50% off almost everything this weekend, so pop in-store and pick up a bargain.
BrewBoard Fan Zones and Food/Drink...
BrewBoard Fan Zones in the Newmarket Road End, Petrest Main Stand and North Habbin are open from 1:30pm, offering supporters a place to get together and enjoy a range of culinary and beverage options before kick-off.
Make sure to buy BrewBoard's beer from around the ground - Abbey Gold and Camstar are available at all bars, whilst a wider range of drinks can be bought from either Beer Bus, located in the NRE and Habbin Fan Zones.
Family South Stand...
The new Family South Stand is packed full of fun once again this Saturday - including a Mini Kids' Zone, Marvin's Snack Shack and a mobile retail unit.
Also, in place is Marvin’s Post Box – which offers young fans the opportunity to send post to the players! Drop your mail and we'll make sure that it gets across to the lads!
Junior U's Kids’ Zone...
The Junior U's Kids' Zone will be open from 1pm and is located at the front of the ground on Newmarket Road.
If you are bringing children and are looking to extend the experience, bring them along to hang out, play games, and even meet First Team players!
The Kids' Zone is also the place to get your Matchday Passport stamped and collect your First Time Certificates.
Matchday Passports...
All Junior U's members can bring their new Matchday Passports to the Junior U's Kiosk in the Kids' Zone to receive their latest opposition stamp.
If you haven't picked up your Passport yet, simply visit the Kiosk to pick one up.
Marvin the Moose...
Our resident mascot, Marvin the Moose will be strutting his stuff in the Kids' Zone and around the Cledara 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!
His schedule for the day is as follows:
- 1pm - Meet and greet fans at the front of the ground
- 1:45pm - Hang out in the Mead Family Stand
- 2:15pm - Walk around the perimeter of the pitch
- 2:30pm - Visit the Main Stand Fan Zone
- 2:45pm - Pitchside ready for kick-off
- 3pm - Watch the game from in-front of the Mead Family Stand
Scoreboard announcements...
If somebody you know has a 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 5pm on Thursday 10 April 2025.
Please note, due to the large number of requests, birthday announcements will no longer be read out on the PA system.
Multi Faith Prayer Room...
Located by the Main Stand turnstiles and available to anyone in the ground, a new Multi Faith Prayer Room will be open again on Saturday.
The development is an important addition to our facilities at the Cledara Abbey Stadium as we aim to remove barriers that may exist and encourage communities of all faiths and backgrounds to engage with the Club.
Supporters who would like to use the room should speak to a nearby steward.
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.
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 back The Numbers and Alexis Diaz to the Main Stand and NRE Fan Zones.
If you are interested in performing at an upcoming home Matchday, get in-touch!
Matchday Programmes…
Issue 21 of the 2024/25 Matchday Programme is available from around the ground for just £4. Dom Ballard is this week's cover star.
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.
Sticker Books…
Fans can also pick up their latest set of 2024/25 stickers, which come complete with every Programme order.
If you haven’t already, make sure you also buy the 2024/25 Sticker Album, which is on sale now and comes complete with a starter pack of eight stickers.
Pick up your Album from the Club Shop ahead of kick-off, available for just £5.
BrewBoard Zorb Half-Time Battle
The BrewBoard Zorb Half-Time Battle returns to half-time this season, as 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.
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 on Saturdays. 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.
Need a lift? A2B Taxicabs provide a taxi service to the drop off area at the ground. 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 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 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!
