Ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet League One home opener against Crawley Town, take a read of our Matchday Guide...
- Tickets...
Tickets for Saturday's game are selling quick - with limited availability in all home stands. Avoid the possibility of disappointment - buy your tickets online, over the phone on 01223 566500 (option 1) or by visiting the Cledara Abbey Stadium Ticket Office.
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 aleviate any delays in getting into the stadium.
Match Sponsors...
Thanks to this weekend's Match Sponsor, Regent Construction and Match Ball Sponsor, Build Momentum.
Mascots and Ball Crew...
On Saturday we welcome Harry Lawton, Eddie Clift and Eddie Rayment as our Mascots for the day!
We also also excited to have Bishop's Stortford Community Football Club U7s and U8s as our Gold Matchday Package teams. Swavesey Spartans GIrls U13s are the afternoon's Ball Crew.
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 Crawley Town'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 brand-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 will provide 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, which have now been fully restocked, alongside bucket hats, retro drill tops and first team training and travel wear.
Also in-stock on Saturday 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.
The Newmarket Road End Fan Zone has been extended over the summer, which now includes a new food unit, a refurbished tea bar, additional toilets and the introduction of a second BrewBoard Beer Bus at the Abbey.
The new Family South Stand is packed full of fun this weekend - including a Mini Kids' Zone, a new food unit, Marvin's Snack Shack and a mobile ice cream parlour.
We are also pleased to welcome football freestyler, Jay Rosa, who will be showing off his skills in the Family Stand before the game, and out on the pitch at half-time.
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.
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.
If you are bringing a youngster to the game, make sure to stop by before heading through the turnstiles!
Matchday Passports...
All Junior U's members can bring their brand-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!
He is currently raising money for our Junior Shirt sponsors, EACH - as he prepares to take part in the Epsom Mascot Derby - so if you see him with his bucket this afternoon, please help him out and chuck him some change!
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!
Fan favourite Simon Cragg is back in the Petrest Main Stand Fan Zone on Saturday, whilst Christian Smith is in the NRE.
If you are interested in performing at an upcoming home Matchday, get in-touch!
Jay Rosa Football Freestyler...
Football freestyler, Jay Rosa will be at the Cledara Abbey on Saturday, showing his skills to fans in the Mead Family South Stand before the game, and out on the pitch at half-time.
Jay is currently touring football stadiums across England as part of an EFL Tour, to support and raise awareness for Mental Health.
Matchday Programmes…
Issue 1 of the new Matchday Programme is available from around the ground on Saturday for the new price of £4.
Featuring a premium matte finish for the first time in many years, and stunning cover photography featuring Zeno Ibsen Rossi, the new edition has a number of new features including a Captain's Column from Michael Morrison, View from the Medical Room and Magic Numbers.
We are also delighted to confirm that stickers are back for 2024/25! Although the Album won't be available for a few weeks time, fans can collect their first eight stickers in Saturday's issue.
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 Sumo Half-Time Battle...
Introducing the BrewBoard Sumo Battle - a new half-time challenge where supporters will battle it out in the centre-circle to push the other out!
A home and away fan will face each other to win a beery prize, courtesy of our Prinicipal Partners, BrewBoard. 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.
Please be considerate if parking on local streets and always follow local guidance and parking laws.
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 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 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.
