England Cricket Utilita Bowl Hospitality

England Cricket at Utilita Bowl Hospitality Tickets & Packages

Utilita Bowl in Hampshire is one of England’s leading cricket venues, hosting international matches across multiple formats. In 2027, the ground welcomes three major England fixtures, including two matches in the Ashes and a landmark first for the venue.

The international summer begins on Saturday 15th May 2027, when England Men face Pakistan in the opening Metro Bank ODI of their five-match series.

Attention then turns to the Ashes in July. England Women face Australia in a Metro Bank Women’s Ashes ODI on Tuesday 13th July 2027, before England Men and Australia meet at Utilita Bowl for an Ashes Test for the first time.

The fourth Test of the 2027 Men’s Ashes takes place from Wednesday 21st to Sunday 25th July 2027, bringing five days of one of cricket’s most famous rivalries to Southampton.

Ashes tickets are on sale now, giving you the opportunity to secure your place for a historic summer of international cricket at Utilita Bowl.

Utilita Bowl hospitality packages in 2027 provide you with a premium way to experience the action, whether you are entertaining clients or enjoying the occasion with family and friends.

2027 England Cricket fixtures at Utilita Bowl

• England Men v Pakistan – Metro Bank ODI: Saturday 15th May 2027
• England Women v Australia – Metro Bank Women’s Ashes ODI: Tuesday 13th July 2027
• England Men v Australia – fourth Ashes Test: Wednesday 21st–Sunday 25th July 2027

Typical package features

• Access to hospitality restaurants & suites: Dedicated VIP areas providing a relaxed atmosphere away from the main concourse.*
• Fast-track entry: Priority access lanes or VIP entrances for swift arrival.
• Food & beverages: From chef-prepared lunches and buffet-style dining to fine dining menus, alongside inclusive drinks options.*
• Access to private bars: Exclusive areas offering premium wines, beers, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks.*
• Premium facilities: Concierge support, cloakrooms and private restrooms may be available.*
• Private Box experiences: Host 10–15 guests with sparkling wine on arrival, tailored dining, a complimentary bar and private balcony seating overlooking the pitch.

*Inclusions vary by package – select your preferred fixture above for full details.

2027 internationals hospitality options

Shane Warne Suite

Premium seating from the Shane Warne Stand with sparkling wine on arrival. Enjoy a curated dining experience, with lunch or bowl food service, followed by afternoon tea or late bites, plus a complimentary bar offering house beers, wines, Pimm’s and soft drinks. Souvenir gifts or programmes are also included.

Robin Smith Suite

Take in pitch views from the Pavilion’s Roof Terrace, located between the home and away dressing rooms. Hospitality includes sparkling wine on arrival, a two-course lunch or dinner service, late bites and a complimentary bar including house spirits. Souvenir gifts or programmes complete the package.

Private Box

Perfect for groups of 10–15, these exclusive boxes feature private balcony seating with sparkling wine on arrival, a two-course bowl food or buffet service, afternoon tea or late bites and a complimentary bar offering house beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks. Souvenir gifts or programmes are also included.

BEEFY’S By Lord Botham Restaurant

Enjoy a two-course dining experience with wine in the elegant BEEFY’S Restaurant, alongside reserved seating in the stadium to watch the action. Access to a private bar and a relaxed, social atmosphere make this a popular option.

Hampshire Suite

Located in the Colin Ingleby-Mackenzie Stand, the Hampshire Suite offers premium seating, sparkling wine on arrival, buffet or chef’s table dining, late bites and either drinks vouchers or a complimentary bar.

How to get England Cricket hospitality tickets in 2027

You can secure your place for England Cricket at Utilita Bowl by selecting your preferred 2027 fixture and hospitality option above.

Ashes tickets are on sale now, including England’s historic Men’s Ashes Test against Australia at Utilita Bowl from Wednesday 21st to Sunday 25th July 2027.

The ground will also stage England Women against Australia in the Women’s Ashes on Tuesday 13th July, while England Men begin their international summer at Utilita Bowl against Pakistan on Saturday 15th May.

Follow the relevant fixture link above to view the available options and book online.

Should you have any queries about the packages, fixtures or anything else, you can contact Utilita Bowl’s hospitality team by clicking here.

The Ashes at Utilita Bowl in 2027

The 2027 summer represents a major moment in the history of Utilita Bowl, with both the Men’s and Women’s Ashes coming to Southampton.

England Women meet Australia at the ground on Tuesday 13th July 2027 as part of the Metro Bank Women’s Ashes ODI series.

Just over a week later, Utilita Bowl hosts a Men’s Ashes Test for the first time, with England and Australia meeting in the fourth Test from Wednesday 21st to Sunday 25th July.

It will be the penultimate Test of the five-match Men’s series, following matches at Trent Bridge, Lord’s and Edgbaston and preceding the final Test at The Kia Oval.

For supporters on the south coast, the fixture provides the opportunity to experience one of international cricket’s defining rivalries at Utilita Bowl for the first time.

England Cricket Utilita Bowl history

Utilita Bowl, located in Hampshire, has been a key venue for international cricket since first hosting an ODI in 2003. Over the years, the ground has staged Tests, ODIs and IT20s, welcoming England and some of the leading international sides in world cricket.

In 2011, the venue staged its first Test when England faced Sri Lanka, marking another important step in its development as an international cricket ground.

The venue reaches another milestone in 2027, when England and Australia contest a Men’s Ashes Test at Utilita Bowl for the first time.

The five-day match from 21st–25th July 2027 will place the Hampshire ground at the centre of one of cricket’s longest-standing rivalries, while the Women’s Ashes ODI earlier in July adds to a major international summer at the venue.

Make the most of your occasion

Did you know that Utilita Bowl has an on-site Hilton hotel overlooking the main pitch? Staying at the venue gives you the option to extend your visit after a day of international cricket.

With a range of pitch-facing and non-pitch-side bedrooms available, the hotel offers convenient accommodation for guests attending England fixtures at the ground.

Click here to find out more about accommodation on matchdays at Hilton Southampton – Utilita Bowl.

England Cricket Utilita Bowl stats & rivalries

Utilita Bowl has staged memorable international cricket across Tests, ODIs and IT20s.

• Record total: In June 2025, England set a new ground record with 248/3 against West Indies, surpassing Australia’s 248/6 against England in 2013.
• First Men’s Ashes Test: England v Australia from Wednesday 21st to Sunday 25th July 2027 will be the first Men’s Ashes Test staged at Utilita Bowl.
• Women’s Ashes in Southampton: England Women face Australia in a Metro Bank Women’s Ashes ODI at the venue on Tuesday 13th July 2027.

Famous rivalries at Utilita Bowl include

• England v Australia
• England v India
• England v South Africa
• England v West Indies
• England v Sri Lanka

In 2027, England v Australia takes centre stage, with both the Women’s and Men’s Ashes bringing one of cricket’s most celebrated rivalries to Utilita Bowl.