Ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet League One game against Barnsley, 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.
Demand is high for this fixture with the Mead Plant & Grab Family Stand almost fully sold out - secure your spot before Matchday and save on the price of your ticket.
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, West Cambridge Medical Group and Match Ball Sponsor, Camtech Building Products.
White Ribbon Matchday...
This weekend’s match against Barnsley is the Club’s dedicated White Ribbon Matchday as we aim to raise awareness about the White Ribbon campaign.
White Ribbon is a global movement of men and boys speaking out about violence against women and girls, and challenging gender stereotypes underpinning such violence.
Find out more by visiting the Cambridge City Council White Ribbon Stall in the North Habbin Fan Zone on Saturday.
We can all help to prevent violence against women and girls. It starts with me. It starts with men.
Guinness World Record signing station
For the final time, supporters can once again take part in the Club's Guinness World Records™ attempt for the most signatures on a piece of sports memorabilia ahead of Saturday's game.
We are aiming to beat the existing record of 2,089 signatures with a 40XL home shirt and are now just shy of reaching that total.
We need more help though! If you haven't yet signed it, then come and visit us on Saturday, Please note, signees must bring photo ID.
Football Boots Collection...
Visit the CFU Outlet - located near the Junior U's Kids' Zone - to donate any unwanted Football Boots for our Kenya collection.
We are collecting boots for a girls football team in Kenya that is comprised of a group of extraordinarily brave rescue girls. Al-Walidayn Rescue Centre has a girls' football team that, despite facing immense challenges, have found solace and strength in football.
The girls' team has achieved fantastic success locally, winning several tournaments and earning recognition for their talent and dedication.
We are working alongside Community Interest Company, Give & Tea, to help provide the team with boots that will encourage and empower the girls to chase their dreams.
So, if you have any good-conditioned boots that you no longer need or would like to donate, please visit us before the match on Saturday.
On Saturday we welcome Nico Beeson-Smith, Freya O’Farrell, Jude O’Farrell, Rohan Thurley
We are also excited to have Isleham U9s, Cherry Hinton Lions U9s and Bishop Stortford Colts U7 and U8s as our Matchday Experience teams.
Finally, a big thank you to Moreton Hall Youth U12 boys - our Ball Crew for the afternoon.
Click here for more information on our Matchday Mascot packages.
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 Barnsley's travelling supporters to the Cledara Abbey Stadium. Away tickets for the South Habbin can be purchased 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 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.
Located on the old Thrifty site on Newmarket Road, the new Club Shop and Ticket Office provides up to four times more retail space, as well as improved ticket purchase and collection points.
Come and visit us before the game, or up until 30 minutes after the final whistle!
Purchase the full range of replica shirts, including the new long-sleeve home jersey, as well as bucket hats, retro drill tops and first team training and travel wear.
Also in-stock are BrewBoard's special edition cans of Abbey Gold (18+), inspired by our 2024/25 kit designs. Click here for more information.
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 weekend - including a Mini Kids' Zone (weather dependent), 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 is back and this season it is bigger and better than ever before! Located at the front of the ground on Newmarket Road, the Kids' Zone has been extended and is packed with new activities and games.
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 first opposition stamp of the season.
If you haven't picked up your 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.
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!
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 14 November.
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 Alexis Diasz and Simon Cragg to the NRE and Main Stand Fan Zones.
If you are interested in performing at an upcoming home Matchday, get in-touch!
Matchday Programmes…
Issue 7 of the 2024/25 Matchday Programme is available from around the ground on Saturday for just £4.
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
Back by popular demand, the BrewBoard Zorb Half-Time Battle returns to half-time, 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 Abbey Stadium and supporters are advised to use alternative modes of transport or the Cambridge Matchday Return 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.
Go green to the game! As of this Saturday, we will have an increased number of cycle and Voi racks, situated by the Kids’ Zone on Newmarket Road.
If you are coming by car, please be considerate if parking on local streets and always follow local guidance and parking laws.
Why not consider taking a train to the game? Cambridge North Station is just a short walk to the Cledara Abbey Stadium but please note, buses will replace trains between Peterborough and Ely this weekend. Great value fares can be found at http://greateranglia.co.uk
Need a lift? A2B Taxicabs provide a taxi service to the drop off area of the 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 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.
