- Stadium opens 1pm, Saints kick-off: 3pm, Lightning kick-off: 5.30pm.
- Tickets for Sunday’s clash are completely SOLD OUT! A limited number may remain available via ticket exchange HERE.
- Solo-artist Alice Kübe will join us on Sunday, she’ll perform in the Rodber Bar before Saints vs Bath, during the interval between matches, and after Lightning vs Saracens.
- We’ll also be joined by DJ Carly Wilford on matchday – with her sets taking place inside the stadium before both matches and at half-time in both games.
- Please note: entry to Sunday’s matches will only be granted until the end of half-time of the Saints vs Bath fixture.
Northampton Saints and Loughborough Lightning both run out at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens on Sunday (5 January) in a Double Header of clashes – with Saints kicking off first at 3pm, before Lightning get underway at the later time of 5.30pm.
Saints got back to winning ways last weekend with an impressive 61-0 victory over Newcastle Falcons, and head into Round 10 of the Gallagher Premiership to face Bath Rugby in a replay of last season’s Final.
Lightning also head to cinch Stadium off the back of a resounding win, having defeated Sale Sharks Women 50-7 on the road last weekend; but will face stern opposition in Round 12 of Premiership Women’s Rugby when fourth-placed Saracens head to Northampton.
Tickets for the Double Header are completely SOLD OUT! There may be a limited number of re-sale tickets available, sold by Season Ticket Holders unable to attend the festive clash. Please note, these are only available to purchase online and can be accessed HERE.
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For more detail on everything going on at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens (including off-pitch entertainment, opening times and other important information) please click on the titles below...
+ TICKETS – SOLD OUT!
- Tickets for the Double Header (Saints vs Bath and Lightning vs Saracens) are completely SOLD OUT!
- There may be a limited number of re-sale tickets available, sold by Season Ticket Holders unable to attend the New Year clash. Please note, these are only available to purchase online and can be accessed HERE.
- If you have purchased match tickets, these are attached to your purchase confirmation email – please ensure you have these either printed on A4 paper, viewable on your smartphone, or added to your smartphone digital wallet before arriving at the stadium. Screenshots of your tickets are not accepted by the scanners on our turnstiles.
- Meanwhile, 2024/25 Season Ticket Holders will be able to access the ground using their Season Ticket cards.
- Please note, Loughborough Lightning Season Tickets do not cover this fixture.
+ OPENING HOURS
- The Saints Store, Village Stores, Ticket Office and Stadium will be open at the following times for Saints vs Bath and Lightning vs Saracens:
- 11am: Saints Store and Ticket Office open, with Ticket Office found inside the Store
- 12pm: Ticket Office windows open
- 1pm: Stadium opens, with Village Stores also opening
- 3pm: Saints vs Bath KO, Saints Store closes
- 3.15pm: Ticket Office windows close
- 3.45pm: Saints vs Bath HT
- 4pm: Entry into cinch Stadium ends
- 4.45pm: Saints vs Bath FT
- 4.45pm: Saints Store re-opens at full-time of Saints’ match
- 5.30pm: Lightning vs Saracens KO, Saints Store closes
- 6.15pm: Lightning vs Saracens HT
- 6.30pm: Village Stores close
- 7.15pm: Lightning vs Saracens FT
- The Saints Store, Village Stores, Ticket Office and Stadium will be open at the following times for Saints vs Bath and Lightning vs Saracens:
+ ENTERTAINMENT
- We’re delighted to be joined by solo-artist Alice Kübe on Sunday; she’ll be performing in the Rodber Bar before Saints vs Bath, during the interval between matches, and after Lightning vs Saracens.
- Stick in your seats at half-time of both Saints’ and Lightning’s matches to hear some tunes from DJ Carly Wilford – her sets will take place inside the stadium, with Carly returning in-between the two games as well.
- Head along to our Inclusion Hub to have a go at our passing cage, and visit our face-painters.
- Saturday’s Club of the Match is Stewarts & Lloyds RFC; they’ll form the Guard of Honour as the teams run out at cinch Stadium.
- Club partner Hyundai will be with us on Saturday, showcasing one of their vehicles in the Supporter Village.
- Stick around after the matches to see if you can catch one of Saints’ or Lightning‘s signed balls!
+ FOOD & DRINK
- Despite a national shortage of Guinness, Saints have moved swiftly to ensure that the stout is still available on matchday. Guinness will be sold within all in-stadium bars and hospitality areas. However, no Guinness will be available in the container bars in the Supporter Village on Sunday – instead supporters can enjoy Hobgoblin Stout on draught in the Village.
- A wide selection of bars and food stalls are open within the Village and stadium throughout matchday – please see the map above for full details of all the Food & Drink outlets around the Stadium.
- You can also find food units from Saul’s of Spratton and West Cornwall Pasties in the Rodber Bar throughout matchday.
- Loaded Fries are available as a hot food option within the Members Bar.
- Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are all available around the ground.
- Please be aware that cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens is a cashless stadium; all bars and food outlets will only accept card payments.
- There will be a staggered bar closure around the stadium, ending in the Rodber Bar at 8pm.
+ MATCHDAY PROGRAMME
- This weekend’s matchday programme will feature both Northampton Saints and Loughborough Lightning.
- Matchday programmes are now available to all supporters, free of charge, via a digital-only format.
- Containing exclusive interviews and features with Saints’ and Lightning’s first-team squad, all the latest news from around the Gardens, as well as online games, statistics and team line-ups for the match, a matchday programme is not to be missed.
- Scannable QR codes will also be situated around the Gardens so supporters can open and read the programme on their mobile devices on matchday.
- From 4pm on Friday 4 January, the matchday programme for the Double Header will be available to view HERE.
+ ECOCUPS – PLEASE DON’T TAKE THEM HOME
- Northampton Saints have made an adjustment to how EcoCups are used and returned around cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens.
- The Club are no longer charging a £1 deposit fee for EcoCups, having listened to supporter feedback.
- EcoCups can still be returned directly to bars or to dedicated EcoCup return bins located around cinch Stadium, with no refund now required on the cups.
- The Club asks that supporters do not collect these cups to take home, but rather return them to the bars or one of the dedicated return bins around the stadium.
- With EcoCup refunds no longer available to donate to Northampton Saints Foundation on matchdays, the Club have introduced an alternative; ‘One for the Foundation’ – with £1 being added to their order total and donated straight to the Club’s charity.
- New QR codes will also be scannable within the stadium so supporters can donate directly to the Foundation via their mobile devices.
+ NORTHAMPTON SAINTS FOUNDATION
- With EcoCup refunds no longer available to donate to Northampton Saints Foundation on matchdays, the Club have introduced an alternative; ‘One for the Foundation’ – with £1 being added to their order total and donated straight to the Club’s charity.
- New QR codes will also be scannable within the stadium so supporters can donate directly to the Foundation via their mobile devices.
- You can also have a go at the Northampton Saints Foundation’s raffle – find them in the Rodber Bar and around the Supporter Village on Sunday.
+ FOR THE KIDS
- Are you bringing a mini-Saint to their very first match at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens? If so, we want to make it extra special with a First-time Fan Certificate, so they will never forget their first time watching the men in Black, Green and Gold. Fill out THIS FORM to be sent a certificate via email.
- And for anyone whose weekly pocket money is burning a hole in their pocket, we’ve curated a special list of products to help you get ‘Game Day Ready’, which are available from the Saints Store on matchday.
+ CAR PARKING
- Car Parking (in Claret Car Park, NN5 5JT) will be available for £8.50 on the day via contactless payment upon arrival. Car parking tickets are not available to purchase in advance. Car Parks open at 12pm, with the stadium opening its gates at 1pm.
- Seasonal car passes valid for the 2024/25 season will be accepted for this match.
- Please also be aware that there will be no movement in the VIP Car Park from ten minutes before the full-time whistle for approximately 25 minutes. As usual, traffic management will be in place in Car Park D, Claret Car Park and on Edgar Mobbs Way.
- After the Car Parks close at 10pm on Sunday, there will be no access to any vehicle left behind until Monday morning.
- Given that cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens sits in a residential area of the town, Saints strongly urge all supporters to use the Club’s car parks. Should they choose not to do so, supporters must park with due care and respect for the needs of local residents and businesses.
+ SMOKING
- cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens is a NO SMOKING stadium. Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes is not permitted anywhere in the stadium or Supporter Village pre, during or post-match.
- Supporters wishing to smoke will be allowed to exit the stadium during half-time to use one of the designated smoking areas outside Gates 1, 2, 3 and 4 – stewards will be on hand to direct you and will manage exit and re-entry into the stadium.
+ OTHER IMPORTANT INFO
- As the teams run out onto the pitch on Sunday, there will be a pyrotechnic display in front of the Carlsberg Stand before both games – please be advised this may include a series of loud bangs/crackles.
- The Club requests that supporters refrain from standing at the side of the pitch to watch the warm-up to prevent congestion. Please watch the warm-up from your seat.
- As cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens is a front-loading stadium, Northampton Saints asks supporters to avoid moving around the stadium while the match is in play to avoid blocking the view of your fellow supporters. Please note, you may be held back from returning to your seat by our stewards until there is a break in play.
MATCHDAY TIMINGS
| 11am | Ticket Office and Saints Store open, with the Ticket Office desk found inside the Store |
| 12pm | Car Parks open |
| 12pm | Ticket Office windows open |
| 12pm | Michael Jones Jeweller Champions Suite open |
| 12.30pm | Directors Lounge, Legends Lounge, Heroes Restaurant and Captains Bar open |
| 1pm | Stadium and Village Stores open |
| 3pm | Northampton Saints vs Bath Rugby KO |
| 3pm | Saints Store closes |
| 3.15pm | Ticket Office windows close |
| 3.45pm (approx) | Northampton Saints vs Bath Rugby HT |
| 4.45pm (approx) | Northampton Saints vs Bath Rugby FT |
| 4.45pm (approx) | Saints Store reopens |
| 5.30pm | Loughborough Lightning vs Saracens Women KO |
| 5.30pm | Saints Store closes |
| 6.15pm (approx) | Loughborough Lightning vs Saracens Women HT |
| 6.30pm | Village Stores close |
| 7.15pm (approx) | Loughborough Lightning vs Saracens Women FT |
| 8pm | Staggered bar closures, ending in the Rodber Bar |
| 10pm | Car Parks close |
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