Everything you need to know if you’re coming to the Boxing Day game

Rob LloydNews

It’s time to renew our festive rivalry as Ospreys head across the Loughor Bridge for the big West Wales derby at Parc y Scarlets. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re coming to the Boxing Day game.

What time is kick-off?

The match kicks off at 5.15pm.

Can I buy tickets on the day?

Yes you can. The ticket office is open from 9.00am until half-time.

Is the club shop open?

Yes, the Castore shop is open from 10am until kick-off. Scarlets players Ken Owens and Vaea Fifita will be in the shop from 4.15pm for photos and autographs with fans.

Where can I park?

Public parking is in Car Park B on the Trostre Park side. Cost is £5 per car on the gate. The car park gates open at 12pm.

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 3.15pm. The Heart and Soul (Lolfa) Bar is also open from 2.30pm, while the turnstiles and kiosks are open to the public at 3.45pm.

Is there a bus service?

Yes, there is a shuttle bus and a park and ride in operation for this game

Here are the details

What’s on before kick-off?

In the build-up to the game, the Scarlets Choir will be providing the entertainment pitchside. Our very own Samson Lee will then be coming out onto the pitch before the start of the match to say his farewells. Make sure you give him a huge ovation!

What’s on in the FSG Supporters Village?

The newly-sponsored FSG Supporters Village is open before the game from 3pm.  There will be inflatable fun and tag rugby for our young fans. Come and say hello and grab a selfie with Cochyn and our Scarlets players Lewis Morgan, Jac Davies, Dan Jones, Callum Williams and Luca Giannini who will be there from 4pm. There will be a bar and food outlets providing a range of food and drinks.  Our new Clwb Cochyn will also be welcoming you, hosted by our Scarlets Ambassadors with arts and crafts. Don’t forget to get your face painted!

What about the Tanner Banc Bar?

The Bar Tanner Banc (in the East Stand) will be open pre-match at 3pm and will be open throughout the game and post match. Ragsy will be providing live music after the final whistle. Come along and sample a great atmosphere. 

Who will be playing tag rugby at half-time

We’ve got Crymych U7s, Llanelli Wanderers U7s & U8s, Furnace U9s, Whitland U9s, Kidwelly U9s and Newcastle Emlyn U9s & U10s showing off their skills at half-time. Furnace and Whitland will be our flag bearers.

Who are the match-day mascots?

Bobi Williams and Toby Bywaters will be leading out the home side, Toby has come down from Rhyl in North Wales for the day.