Ahead of Friday's Sky Bet League One game against Huddersfield Town, take a read of our Matchday Guide...
Tickets...
Buy your tickets for Friday's game online, over the phone on 01223 566500 (option 1) or by visiting the Cledara Abbey Stadium Ticket Office during our opening hours.
With it being the final game before Christmas and the final game of 2024, tickets are selling quick! Don't miss out secure your spot ahead of kick-off.
Opening Times...
- Club Shop & Ticket Office: 10am
- Hospitality: 5:30pm
- Kids' Zone: Closed
- Turnstiles: 6:30pm
- BrewBoard Fan Zones: 6:30pm
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 and our back-of-shorts sponsor, Alan Boswell Group.
Student Night...
If you're coming home for Christmas, the Club is offering all full-time students the opportunity to get behind the U's for a discounted price with our ongoing Student Night offer!
All midweek games are Student Nights at the Cledara Abbey this season, meaning students can buy a ticket for just £10!
Buy online at cufctickets.com or from the Ticket Office at the Cledara Abbey Stadium ahead of kick-off.
Please note, a valid Student Card will be required upon entry.
Cledara Clappers...
Supporters in the Main Stand should please note that Cledara Clappers will be placed in Main Stand seats ahead of the fixture. If you wish to move your seat to the Mead Family Stand, due to the additional noise which these will generate, please contact the Ticket Office.
On Friday we welcome George Carter (home) and Pippa Wilcox (away) as our Mascots for the day, whilst Haverhill Rovers U13’s are our 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 Huddersfield's travelling supporters to the Cledara Abbey Stadium. The away allocation has completely sold-out and therefore there will be no sales available on the day.
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 Friday. Pop in-store to pick up any last-minute Christmas gifts!
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!
BrewBoard Fan Zones and Food/Drink...
BrewBoard Fan Zones in the Newmarket Road End, Petrest Main Stand and North Habbin are open from 6:30pm, offering supporters a place to get together and enjoy a range of culinary and beverage options before kick-off.
With it being the final game before Christmas, we will have Turkey Burgers and a Festive Street Eat option on offer for fans.
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...
Watch the game from our new Mead Plant & Grab Family South Stand! With it being an evening game, our Kids' Zone will be closed, however, still be great refreshment options and a fantastic family-friendly atmosphere on offer!
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 on Newmarket Road will be closed on Friday due to it being an evening game. Matchday Passport stamps and First Time Certificates can be collected from the Junior U's Kiosk near the Club Shop.
Matchday Passports...
All Junior U's members can bring their new Matchday Passports to the Junior U's Kiosk to receive their latest opposition stamp.
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 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 19 November 2024.
Please note, due to the large number of requests, birthday announcements will no longer be read out on the PA system.
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 Patrick Craig back to the Main Stand Fan Zone.
If you are interested in performing at an upcoming home Matchday, get in-touch!
Matchday Programmes…
Issue 10 of the 2024/25 Matchday Programme is available from around the ground on Friday 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 Cledara Abbey Stadium and due to the match being a midweek evening kick-off, the Stagecoach Matchday Return Park & Ride service is NOT in operation.
Please be considerate if parking on local streets and always follow local guidance and parking laws. A number of cars belonging to supporters have been ticketed near to the ground recently, due to double yellow line parking.
Please be vigilant when parking in residential areas - click here for more informaiton on how to avoid getting a ticket.
Why not go green to the game! We have an increased number of cycle and Voi racks, situated by the Club Shop on Newmarket Road.
Or you could 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 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.
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 Friday night.
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.
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.
