Matchday Guide: Cambridge United vs Rotherham United

Supporters at the Cledara Abbey for a night game

Ahead of Tuesday's Sky Bet League One game against Rotherham United, take a read of our Matchday Guide...

Tickets...

Tickets for Tuesday's game are available 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 over a month since our last home game in the league, demand is high for this fixture so secure your spot whilst you can.

Opening Times...

  • Club Shop & Ticket Office: 9am
  • Hospitality: 6pm
  • Turnstiles: 6:30pm
  • BrewBoard Fan Zones: 6:30pm

Match Sponsors...

Thanks to this weekend's Match Sponsor and the Club's Community Sponsor, Astrazeneca.

Student Night…

Students in Cambridge can take advantage of our ongoing Student Nights offer and buy tickets for Tuesday's game for just £10.

As part of the Club's recent partnership with Anglia Ruskin University, the Club is offering all full-time students in the city the opportunity to get behind the U's for at a discounted price.

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Student Nights poster

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.

Mascots and Ball Crew...

We are excited to have St Ives Town U12s and Comberton Crusaders U15s as our Gold Matchday Experience teams. Over Sports U12s are the evening'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.

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A close up an Abbey Helper's hi-viz jacket
 

Away Fans...

Cambridge United looks forward to welcoming Rotherham'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 Tuesday.

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.

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Inside the Club Shop
 

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. 

Special edition Abbey Gold cans from BrewBoard

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 6:30pm, offering supporters a place to get together and enjoy a range of culinary and beverage options before kick-off. 

Tuesday night's are Steak night, with our acclaimed Steak and Chips on offer around the ground.

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 Newmarket Road End Fan Zone

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.

Matchday Passports...

All Junior U's members can bring their new Matchday Passports to the Junior U's Kiosk outside the Club Shop to receive their latest opposition stamp of the season.

If you haven't picked up your Passport yet, simply visit the Club Shop 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 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!

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 Monday 30 September.

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.

Matchday Programmes…

Issue 4 of the new Matchday Programme is available from around the ground on Saturday for the new price of £4.

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Promo graphic for Cambridge United vs Rotherham programme
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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.

We are also delighted to confirm that this year's Sticker Album are now on sale and comes complete with a starter pack of eight stickers.

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A photo of the 2024/25 Sticker Album
 

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.

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Contestants take part in the BrewBoard Zorb Battle

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 consider taking a train to the game? Cambridge North Station is just a short walk to the Cledara Abbey Stadium and 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.

Accessibility Map

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.