Spectator Guide: England v New Zealand

Everything you need to know

Play starts 11am. Gates open 9am.

We’re delighted to be welcoming fans back to Edgbaston for the LV= Insurance Test Match between England and New Zealand, from Thursday 10 June.

This page contains all of the spectator information you need to know for when you attend this fixture, including testing requirements, ticketing and travel.

Your experience with us may be a little different than usual so please read this information carefully. This fixture is part of the government’s Events Research Programme.

Click here to read our Spectator Code of Conduct.

Before your visit

If you are feeling unwell or have any COVID-19 symptoms, you must stay at home and not attend.

Consent Form

All attendees MUST complete the mandatory online consent form. This is a requirement for all attendees and your ticket will only work on the day if it has been completed.

You must share the form with all your guests and complete it as soon as possible. The consent form is available online here.

Lateral Flow Test

All attendees MUST show a negative Lateral Flow Test result on entry, completed within 24 hours of attending.

A home test kit can be ordered via the gov.uk website. If you’re attending multiple days, you must take a test before each day.

For instructions on how to take the test and upload your result, click here.

Before your visit

Make sure you pack your face covering, this must be worn when moving around the stadium.

Tickets

Tickets will be available to view and share with guests via the Edgbaston app, simply search for ‘Edgbaston’ in your app store.

Tickets can be shared with all guests in your booking via the app. We ask you share these as soon as possible and make sure your guests log-in using the same email address they provided on the consent form.

For more information about the Edgbaston app and ticketing, click here.

When you arrive

You must wear a face covering when moving outside and around the stadium.

Social distancing

You must do all you can to observe social distancing while outside and queueing to enter Edgbaston.

Once inside Edgbaston, social distancing is not required.

Entrance gates

Please enter via the gate displayed on your match ticket.

Spectators are welcome to bring food and drink into the stadium, excluding any alcohol, cans or glass bottles.

During your visit

When moving around, please wear a face covering. Food and drinks will be available at locations around the stadium.

Click & Collect Ordering

Spectators can order food and drink from their seat using the Edgbaston app from selected bars. Full details will be available via the app.

Contactless payment

We’ve installed protective screens and have payment technology to allow for contactless purchases at our bars and retail outlets. We are unable to accept cash payments.

Stay in the stadium

Spectators are asked to stay within the stadium grounds throughout the day and during breaks in play. Please do not use the local shops, everything you need will be in the stadium.