What better way to welcome in the new year, than by cheering on the mighty Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets in a big Welsh derby.
There promises to be a bumper crowd for our opening match of 2025 with the Men of Gwent heading down the M4 for the West v East clash.
Here’s everything you need to know if you are coming to the 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. 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 8pm. Players Harri O’Connor and Morgan Jones will be in the shop for photos and autographs with fans at 4.15pm.
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 2pm. 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.
Please all give plenty of time for your journey if you have a long way to travel.
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 Lolfa (formerly Heart and Soul) Bar is also open from 3.15pm. Food will be available. The turnstiles and kiosks are open to the public at 4.15pm. 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 below.
What’s on in the FSG Supporters Village?
Your regular food and drink vendors will be open outside the arena, which opens to the public at 3.15pm. Inside the village there will be inflatable fun for our young fans. Come and say hello and grab a selfie with Scarlets players Macs Page, Dan Davis, Tomi Lewis, Josh Morse, Harry Thomas and Rhodri Lewis 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. Our charity partners, The Wish Fund along with our other charity partners 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?
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 3.15pm and will be open throughout the game and post match. Come along and sample a great atmosphere.
Which teams are playing at half-time?
Please make some noise for our mini teams and future Scarlets from Crymych U7s, Felinfoel U7s, U8s and U9s, Llanelli Wanderers U7s, Tycroes U7s and U8s, Haverfordwest U8s, Pontyates U7s, U8s, U9s and U10s, Dunvant U9s and Llandovery U10s who will be playing during the half-time interval.
Who are the match-day mascots?
We have eight-year-old Iyla Mathias from Stebonheath School who plays for Stradey Sosbans. Iyla’s favourite player is Tom Rogers. We also have seven-year-old Bentley Davies from Ysgol Ffwrnes, who plays for Felinfoel RFC. Bentley’s favourite player is Gareth Davies.