As it’s the last game before Christmas, we have a special festive feel to our EPCR Challenge Cup game against Black Lion at Parc y Scarlets.
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening around the Parc on Sunday lunchtime, including where to meet the big man (and we’re not talking about any of our front-rowers!).
What time is kick-off?
The match kicks off at 1pm.
Can I buy tickets on the day?
Yes you can. The ticket office is open from 9.00am until half-time. Tickets prices are more expensive on match-day so make sure you buy yours early!
Is the club shop open?
Yes, the Castore shop is open from 10am until kick-off. Players will be in the shop for photos and autographs with fans before kick-off.
Where can I park?
Public parking is in Car Park B on the Trostre Park side. Cost is £5 per car on the gate with cash and card payment accepted. The car park gates open at 5pm. Please do not park in residential streets around the Parc. We would also like to remind people not to park on grass verges around the stadium as this causes damage to the surrounding environment and also blocks routes used by the emergency services. Vehicles parked illegally may be clamped or towed away.
Please also be aware that neighbouring retail parks are operating parking restrictions using vehicle identification cameras. Fines will be issued for those who exceed the time limits.
Do you accept cash in the stadium?
Yes we do, but we will not be accepting the old paper £50 and £20 notes.
When do the stadium gates open?
Hospitality can gain entry at 11am. The Lolfa (formerly Heart and Soul) Bar is also open from 11am Food will be available. The turnstiles and kiosks are open to the public at mid-day. The Heineken Lounge is closed for the game.
Is there a bus service?
Yes, there is the regular shuttle bus and a new bus service from Carmarthen, which stops in Kidwelly, Burry Port, Coleg Sir Gar and Dominos, Llanelli in operation for this game. Please see details below.
What’s on in the FSG Supporters Village?
We’ve got a Christmas extravaganza for you this Sunday with Siôn Corn and his elves set to make his appearance with gifts for the kids! There will be a rugby festival taking place on the training field from 9am with food and drink available from vendors outside the arena, including a marshmallow fire pit. Toilet facilities will be available in the The West Stand concourse. Burry Port Town band will be playing Christmas favourites as you enter. Inside, there will be inflatable fun for our young fans and a snow machine to get you in the festive mood. Come and say hello and grab a selfie with Scarlets players who will be at the Clwb Cochyn stand. Cochyn will also be there and don’t forget to get your face painted! The Supporters Village will be closed after the match. The Supporters Village is open from 11am. Our charity partners, The Wish Fund along with Tenovus, Links, Angor, Foster Wales Carmarthenshire, Prostrate Cymru, Mind and Ty Hafan will all be in the barn so please support.
Where can I buy 50-50 lottery tickets?
The 50-50 lottery draw tickets will be available to purchase from the shop trailer in the Supporters Village. Proceeds from the lottery go to the Scarlets Community Foundation.
What’s happening before the match?
There’s a Community Club Festival taking place before kick-off with teams from Llanelli Wanderers U9s and U10s, Tumble U9s and U10s, Llangennech U9s and U11s, Llantwit Fardre U10s, Felinfoel U10s, Kidwelly U11s, Pembroke U11s and Tenby U11s taking part. The clubs will be part of the pre-match parade and six of the clubs will be playing in the half-time tag games. Ysgol Gymraeg Ffwrnes choir will be performing some of their favourites on the pitch before the match. The Scarlets Choir will be entertaining supporters in the first floor concourse of the South Stand before the match.
What about the Tanner Banc Bar?
The Bar Tanner Banc (in the East Stand) will be open pre-match at 11am and will be open throughout the game and post match. Come along and sample a great atmosphere.
Who are the match-day mascots?
We have nine-year-old Matthew Rhys Jones from Ysgol Gwynfryn who plays for Pontyates RFC and 13-year-old Evan Llyd Davies from Ysgol Maes y Gwendraeth, who plays for Cefneithin RFC as our mascots for the evening. Please give them both a big cheer as they run out with the side!!