Our BKT United Rugby Championship season kicks off at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday with a massive match against Irish heavyweights Munster.
There’s stacks of fun going on for all the family so here’s everything you need to know.
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 9.00am until half-time. Buy your tickets here
Is the club shop open?
Yes, the VX3 shop is open from 10am until kick-off. 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.
The car parks are going to be really busy so please arrive early and give plenty of time for your journey if you have a long way to travel.
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.
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 The Lolfa Strade Lounge (formerly Heart and Soul) opens for 1872 and Stradey Season ticket holders. Pies and pasties will be available.
- 14:45 Tanner Banc Bar opens
- 15:30 Hospitality guests can gain entry
- 16:00 Turnstiles and kiosks open to the public
I haven’t collected my season ticket. Where do I collect it from on match day?
- 09:00 Available for collection from the ticket office
- 15:30 Available for collection from the booth outside ticket office
I’m attending the pre-match festival, what are the key timings?
- 10:30 Car Park B opens
- 11:30 Registration opens at the training field
- 11:30 West Stand open for toilets
- 12:00 Festival starts
Food & Drink
- 11:30 food and drink available from vendor at training field
What’s on in the FSG Supporters Village?
The FSG Supporters Village will open at 2.30pm.
Food & Drink
- Food and drink vendors will be outside the arena
- Open from 14:30
- Show your season ticket card to receive a discount on your food and drink
Fun in the Village
- Inflatable fun for our young fans
- Music and games with a DJ
- Photo booth
- Sweet stall
- 16:00 Signing session with Scarlets players at Clwb Cochyn Corner
Charity partners in attendance, please pop in and support
- Prostate Cymru
- Tenovus
- Angor
- Links
- Wish Fund
- Foster Wales
- Royal British Legion
Where can I buy 50-50 raffle tickets?
There will be roaming 50-50 raffle sellers in the FSG Supporters Village, in the Tanner Banc Bar and in hospitality pre-match.
Proceeds from the raffle go to the Scarlets Community Foundation.
What’s happening before the match?
- 14:30 Fun for the family in the FSG Supporters Village
- 15:00 Save Our Scarlets march arrives at Parc y Scarlets
- 15:00 Côr Meibion Llanelli and People Speak Up choirs welcome the march to Parc y Scarlets
- 17:00 FSG Supporters Village closes
- 17:00 Get to your seat to join the singing
- 17:00 Tenvous Choir to perform pitchside
- 17:15 Pre-match parade begins from North West corner
- 17:20 Trystan Llyr Griffiths leads us in a rendition of Sosban Fach and Yma o Hyd
What’s happening at half time?
The following teams will be playing TAG
- Neyland 8s, 11s, Pontyates 8s, Fishguard 8s, 9s, 10s, Llangwm 10s, Tumble 8s, Cefneithin 9s, Pontyberem 10s, Carmarthen Quins 7s
50-50 raffle winner will be announced
Tenovus Choir will perform pitchside
What about after the match?
Head over to the Tanner Banc Bar, catch up with friends and enjoy a beverage before heading home
- 19:15 Live music by Danica
- 20:00 Q&A with Albert van den Berg
- 20:15 Live music by Danica
- 21:00 Last bus leaves, heading back to Carmarthen
- 21:30 Tanner Banc closes
What about community rugby activities?
We are delighted to be welcoming over 50 community teams to the first home game of the season.
Kick-off tunnel guard of honour
- Neyland U14s
- Tycroes U10 & U11s
Pre-match Flag Parade
- St Clears 7s, 8s, 9s, 10s
- Brynamman 7s
- Fishguard 7s
- Ammanford 7s, 11s
- Waunarlwydd 7s
- Newcastle Emlyn 7s, 8s, 9s
- Llanelli Wanderers 7s, 9s
- Kidwelly 8s, 9s, 11s
- Llangennech 8s
- Tycroes 8s
- Llandovery 8s, 9s, 10s, 11s
- Tenby 8s
- Carmarthen Athletic 9s, 11s
- Felinfoel 9s, 10s, 11s
- Tumble 9s, 11s
- Sospans 10s
- Burry Port 10s
- Cardigan 10s
- Cefneithin 10s
- Pembroke Dock Quins 11s
Flag Bearing
- Neyland 8s, 11s
- Pontyates 8s, 11s
- Fishguard 8s, 9s, 10s
- Llangwm 10s
- Tumble 8s
- Cefneithin 9s
- Pontyberem 10s
- Carmarthen Quins 7s