We’re back at the Parc and It’s Wild West is Best for the penultimate home derby of the season! Cardiff Rugby are the visitors for this round 15 BKT United Rugby Championship clash and here’s everything you need to know about what’s going on in and around the stadium.
What time is kick-off?
The match kicks off at 17:30
Can I buy tickets on the day?
Yes you can, however we’d recommend buying in advance of the game to avoid queues on matchday. The ticket office is open from 9am until half-time. Buy your tickets here
Is the club shop open?
Yes, the VX3 shop is open from 10am until kick-off. The VX3 mobile trailer will also be open outside the FSG Arena. Check out the collection here
Where can I park?
Public parking is in Car Park B on the Trostre Park side.
- Cost is £5 per car on the gate
- Cash and card payment accepted
- Gates open at 10:30
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.
Is there a bus service?
Yes, there is the regular shuttle bus and a bus service from Carmarthen, which stops in Kidwelly, Burry Port, Coleg Sir Gar and Dominos, Llanelli in operation for this game. The last bus leaves Parc y Scarlets at 21:30.
You can pre book your ticket here
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?
- 14:30 FSG Arena opens
- 14:30 The Lolfa Strade Lounge (formerly Heart and Soul) opens for 1872 and Stradey Season ticket holders. Food will be available.
- 14:30 Tanner Banc Bar open
- 14:30 Hospitality Boxes open
- 15:00 Quinnell Lounge open
- 15:00 Clwb Carwyn and Phil Bennett Lounge open
- 16:30 Turnstiles and kiosks open to the public
What’s happening before the match?
40 teams from across the region and further afield will take part in Scarlets Community Foundation’s Minis and Juniors Festival at Parc y Scarlets’ training field, starting at 12:00.
There will be a coffee / food van in situ at the training field for refreshments during the festival.
The following teams will be taking part in the festival:
- Cefneithin U7, U9
- Llangennech U7, U10
- Llanelli Wanderers U7, U8
- Burry Port U7, U9, U10
- Kidwelly U7, U8, U9, U11
- Narberth U7, U8
- Newcastle Emlyn U7, U8, U9
- Felinfoel U8, U9, U10, U11
- Carmarthen Quins U8
- Tenby U9
- Pembroke U9
- Pontyberem U10
- Bradford on Avon U11
- Cowbridge U11
- Cambrian U11
- Pembroke Dock Harlequins U11
- Carmarthen Athletic U8, U11
The FSG Arena will be a hive of activity including inflatables, Buckin Bronco, DJ, dance and disco games, Cochyn meet the players.
Make sure that you join in the hoedown and tag us in your Wild West is Best pictures to be in with a chance of winning tickets to Scarlets v Dragons. #wildwestisbest
Lauren Fisher will be singing some of your favourite Country classics outside the FSG Arena from 16:15.
Additional food and drink outlets will be open outside the FSG Arena with plenty of seating to relax and soak up the atmosphere.
The Tanner Banc will be open to have a catch up with friends before kick-off.
Côr y Scarlets and Cardiff Rugby Choir will be raising the roof pitchside from 17:00 so make sure that you’re in your seat early.
Television screens in the Tanner Banc and lounges will be showing live sport, including the match between the Fidelity Securedrive Lions and Glasgow Warriors
Where can I buy 50-50 raffle tickets?
There will be roaming 50-50 raffle sellers in the Tanner Banc Bar and in hospitality pre-match. Proceeds from the raffle go to the Scarlets Community Foundation. The prizes have been big in recent matches so don’t miss out.
You can also purchase online here
What’s happening at half-time?
The following teams will be playing tag rugby
- Beddau U9
- Cefneithin U8
- Felinfoel U7
- Llanidloes U7, U8, U9, U10, U11
- Crymych U7
The 50-50 raffle winner will be announced.
What about after the match?
Head over to the Tanner Banc Bar to enjoy live music from Strung Together Duo.
What about community rugby activities?
All festival teams will be taking part in a pre-match parade. We also extend a warm welcome to the following teams who will be joining us for the game.
- Ballina RFC U12
- Barry U15, Youth
- Little Eagles
- Rhuthun U11, U12
Who are the match-day mascots?
Name: Bowen Davies
Age: 6
School: Ysgol y Dderwen
Club: Carmarthen Quins RFC
Favourite Player: Blair Murray
Name: Sonny Davies
Age: 10
School: Ysgol y Dderwen
Club: Carmarthen Quins RFC
Favourite Player: Eddie James