TICKET INFORMATION

The Ticket Office by the Atyeo Statue will be open from 10.30am-3.15pm.

Quid-a-kid is back for the blockbuster Gallagher Premiership clash with top four rivals Tigers on Easter Sunday, with all under-12 tickets just £1 across the stadium.

This fixture IS included in your 2024/25 Bristol Bears Season Ticket. Season Ticket holders can gain entry to Ashton Gate Stadium on matchdays using a Digital Season Ticket so please make sure you’re prepared before arriving at the stadium.

Remember to download your Digital Season Ticket before arriving to the stadium and have it ready to scan before you reach the turnstiles to speed up the entry process.

Please note, iPhone users should follow the below steps if your Digital Season Ticket has disappeared from your Apple Wallet or is showing the incorrect game.

MATCHDAY RUNNING ORDER

LIVE MUSIC IN FAN VILLAGE

The Fan Village will open at 12pm with a wide range of food and drink available! Make sure to check out ‘The Gate’ for speedy service before heading through the turnstiles.

We will have live music on the main stage in the Fan Village.

EASTER FUNDAY IN BEAR COUNTRY

Supporters can look forward to an Easter Funday egg-stravaganza in Bear Country including Party Peeps’ Easter Celebration Show in the Lansdown concourse from 2pm.

Look out for the Easter bunny and Briz roaming the concourse from when turnstiles open while face painting will be available for our young supporters up until kick off.

FOUNDATION FUN IN CONCOURSE

The Foundation will be running activations along with stars from the Bears men and women teams within the Lansdown concourse by Jolly Hog and A8 in the build-up to kick-off, including Higher or Lower and a brand new try reaction game.

Activities are FREE of charge – all you need to do is join the queue. The Foundation activities for our young fans will start from 1pm so make sure you arrive early.

Briz will be in attendance and can’t wait to see you all. Free fruit is also available for our Junior Supporters as part of our commitment to promote healthier lifestyles for children. One item of fruit is available per child and subject to availability.

SUPPORTER MEET-UP POINT

Following supporter feedback, we have now introduced a meeting point for those who attend Bears games by themselves to catch up with other supporters.

The meeting point is located in front of the Bears Den stage in the South Stand concourse at 2.10pm (5 mins before the Bears Den Q&A begins).

PREMIERSHIP RUGBY LGBTQ+ PRIDE ROUND

At Bristol Bears we are proud to support Premiership Rugby LGBTQ+ Pride Round to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and help tackle discrimination, taking place from 18th-20th April.

LGBTQ+ Pride Round is part of Premiership Rugby’s unwavering commitment to eliminate discrimination in rugby to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

BEARS DEN Q&A WITH PLAYER AND BISONS

As part of the Pride Round activities, representatives from Bristol Bisons RFC – the South West’s first inclusive and queer friendly rugby team based in Bristol – and a Bears first team player will join Downsy for another live Q&A with supporters.

They will answer supporters’ questions in the Bears Den – our matchday Q&A stage located in the South Stand concourse – from approximately 2.15pm (subject to change).

We will also have a live DJ performance from Rach Kay next to the Bears Den stage before and after the Q&A session to get you in the party mood in the build-up to kick-off.

SENSORY SAFE SPACE

Bristol Bears Community Foundation helps make rugby accessible for neurodiverse fans with our Sensory Safe Space at Ashton Gate on Bristol Bears matchdays.

The Sensory Safe Space, which was first launched by the Foundation in 2023, enhances the matchday experience for neurodivergent fans and those with sensory sensitivities by providing a room away from the main action before, during and after the game.

It creates an inclusive environment for supporters who may find the typical matchday atmosphere overwhelming due to the loud noises, bright lights and large crowds.

Equipped with bean bags, low level lighting and sensory toys, the quiet and calming space allows our fans to enjoy the matchday atmosphere at their own pace.

For supporters who wish to request to use the Sensory Safe Space for future games where it is in operation, please contact KPassfield@bristolbearsrugby.com.

BEARS LOTTO

Sign up to play Bears Lotto for your chance to win a £10,000 jackpot or money-can’t-buy prizes while supporting the Bristol Bears Community Foundation.

With a monthly draw, entrants have the chance to win the £10,000 jackpot, as well as signed shirts, balls or a tour of the Bears High Performance Centre.

Every time you play you will be contributing directly to the funding the award-winning work of Bristol Bears’ official charity, helping the Foundation deliver programmes that are proven to change the lives of the most disadvantaged people across the region.

For just a £10 monthly rolling entry fee, you could be in with the chance of winning the Your Lottery £10,000 jackpot or 13 monthly prizes from the £1,600 prize pot.

SHOP BEARS MERCH IN STORE

The Bristol Sport Store opens at 10am and will close 30 minutes after the final whistle.

The fans’ favourite home shirt is available online now and in-store, with Adults priced at £70 and Juniors £50, while our O’Neills away and European shirts are also available.

Under-12 Season Ticket holders can redeem their free 2024/25 Youth shirt if they’ve not done so already. Supporters will have been sent an email with their unique gift card number and PIN which can be used in exchange for a 24/25 Home, Away or Euro shirt. 

GETTING TO THE GATE

Here’s everything you need to know about Getting to the Gate for our Easter Funday clash with Leicester Tigers in the Gallagher Premiership on Sunday, April 20^th.

MATCHDAY BUS

Our matchday shuttle buses will be operating as follows:

• AG1 Portway Park & Ride (via Portway) – approx. every 15 minutes
• AG2 Brislington Park & Ride (direct service) – approx. every 20 minutes
• AG3 Temple Meads (via Broadmead and the centre) – approx. every 20 minutes

All services drop-off and collect from Winterstoke Road, outside Ashton Gate. Full details including route maps, timetables, pricing and ticket information is available at Getting Here – Bristol Bears Rugby. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Construction work at the Portway Park & Ride means that there will be a change in the loading point for the AG1. The buses will now depart from what3word///putty.loses.resort and will be signposted. Journey times may be affected, please factor this into your travel planning.

Full information on all travel options, including details of the new Bristol’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) are available at Getting Here – Bristol Bears Rugby.

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We’ll be shining a spotlight on our award-winning Foundation, which delivers a wide range of targeted programmes to more than 5,000 people every year in Greater Bristol, with a bumper afternoon of demos, activities and fundraising in Bear Country.

Everyone who purchases a ticket for the fixture will be supporting the Foundation, with £1 from every ticket sold going towards the charity’s life-changing work, with supporters able to learn more about how the money will be making a difference on the matchday.

TICKET INFORMATION

The Ticket Office by the Atyeo Statue will be open from 12pm-5.45pm.

This fixture IS included in your 2024/25 Bristol Bears Season Ticket. Season Ticket holders can gain entry to Ashton Gate Stadium on matchdays using a Digital Season Ticket so please make sure you’re prepared before arriving at the stadium.

Remember to download your Digital Season Ticket before arriving to the stadium and have it ready to scan before you reach the turnstiles to speed up the entry process.

Please note, iPhone users should follow the below steps if your Digital Season Ticket has disappeared from your Apple Wallet or is showing the incorrect game.

MATCHDAY RUNNING ORDER

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ACTIVITIES

Supporters will be able to learn more about how the Bristol Bears Community Foundation makes a difference in our community with a skill session demonstration, activities and insight into the programmes from coaches and participants.

UNDER-9 TAG RUGBY FESTIVAL

It all begins with the Foundation’s Club Connexion U9s Tag Rugby Festival on the Ashton Gate pitch from 1pm-3pm featuring 18 local teams from across Greater Bristol.

BEAR SKILLS SESSIONS

The Foundation coaches will be running two Bear Skills taster sessions in the Dolman Stand concourse for children aged 8-14 on a first come, first served basis from 3.40pm-4.30pm.

Each session is open to up to 15 children and will last for 20 minutes. Session 1 will run from 3.40pm-4pm before Session 2 takes place from 4.10pm-4.30pm. Come along for rugby fun and to find out more about the programmes run by the Foundation.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GAMES

You can also find the Community Foundation team running numerous games from when the turnstiles open at 3.30pm, including Higher or Lower and Try Challenge.

FOUNDATION PROGRAMME PARTICIPANTS

Look out for our Foundation programme participants who will be getting involved in the matchday activities as part of our Community Day celebrations in Bear Country.

Bear In Mind participant Amelia from Abbeywood Community School will read out the teams. Bear in Mind is aimed at equipping girls in secondary education with the tools to cope with the wider issues faced by young women across modern society today.

Bright Sparks pupil Tommy will be running out with the Bears team. Bright Sparks harnesses the Bears brand to work with young people in local secondary schools, providing the tools to those who struggle in a traditional classroom setting.

BEARS DEN Q&A IN WITH FOUNDATION

Bristol Bears player Noah Heward and Bristol Bears Community Foundation Head of Projects and Development Ollie Morton will join Downsy for another live Q&A session with supporters on the Bears Den stage in the South Stand concourse.

They will be talking about the Foundation’s work as part of Community Day as well as answering supporters’ questions approximately 4.45pm (subject to change).

SENSORY SAFE SPACE

Bristol Bears Community Foundation helps make rugby accessible for neurodiverse fans with our Sensory Safe Space at Ashton Gate on Bristol Bears matchdays.

The Sensory Safe Space, which was first launched by the Foundation in 2023, enhances the matchday experience for neurodivergent fans and those with sensory sensitivities by providing a room away from the main action before, during and after the game.

It creates an inclusive environment for supporters who may find the typical matchday atmosphere overwhelming due to the loud noises, bright lights and large crowds.

Equipped with bean bags, low level lighting and sensory toys, the quiet and calming space allows our fans to enjoy the matchday atmosphere at their own pace.

For supporters who wish to request to use the Sensory Safe Space for future games where it is in operation, please contact jlovatt@bristolbearsrugby.com.

THE RUGBY MARCH FOR ST PETER’S HOSPICE

St Peter’s Hospice’s popular Rugby March event is back for Community Day as hundreds of participants embark on a 5k or 10k walk ahead of kick-off.

The charity walkers will take in some of Bristol’s most iconic sights and landmarks to support the work of St Peter’s Hospice before ending up at Ashton Gate in time to take their seats for the derby showdown in the Gallagher Premiership (5.30pm KO).

With over 500 people taking part in last year’s event, the Rugby March is expected to draw the crowds once again to raise vital funds for Bristol’s only adult hospice.

To find out more about this event visit The Rugby March – St Peter’s Hospice.

SUPPORTER MEET-UP POINT

Following supporter feedback, we have now introduced a meeting point for those who attend Bears games by themselves to catch up with other supporters.

The meeting point is located in front of the Bears Den stage in the South Stand concourse at 4.40pm (5 mins before the Bears Den Q&A begins).

NEW DRAFT TOP BAR

Ashton Gate has become the first sports stadium in Europe to install a Draft Top Bar so Bears fans can drink their favourite beer or cider from a topless can.

Effective from this Saturday’s match against Exeter Chiefs, the Draft Top bar in the Dolman Stand concourse will sell seven different products from Bristol Beer Factory.

HISTORY-MAKING TMO TRIAL

History will be made at the Bristol Bears versus Exeter Chiefs’ derby with key refereeing decisions broadcast over the stadium PA system.

The trial will continue at select fixtures during The Run-In and will be in place for the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final 2025 at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, June 14.

Tom Tainton, Chief Operating Officer at Bristol Bears, said: “We’re pleased to be chosen for the trial at Ashton Gate for our fixture versus Exeter Chiefs. One of our key objectives is to make the game accessible to new supporters and this innovation will not only add to the matchday experience, but help to inform and educate fans in the stadium.”

HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION

Bears supporters are able to support Bristol Bears Community Foundation by donating to help fund the life-changing work of club’s award-winning official charity. Fans can text ‘5BEARS’ to 70460 to donate £5 to the Foundation.

All donations will support the Foundation to continue delivering its impactful programmes to thousands of people of all ages across the region every year.

Guests in hospitality will be able to enter a silent auction to win a range of signed Bears memorabilia and exclusive prizes, with all the funds donated to the Foundation.

BEARS LOTTO

Sign up to play Bears Lotto for your chance to win a £10,000 jackpot or money-can’t-buy prizes while supporting the Bristol Bears Community Foundation.

With a monthly draw, entrants have the chance to win the £10,000 jackpot, as well as signed shirts, balls or a tour of the Bears High Performance Centre.

Every time you play you will be contributing directly to the funding the award-winning work of Bristol Bears’ official charity, helping the Foundation deliver programmes that are proven to change the lives of the most disadvantaged people across the region.

For just a £10 monthly rolling entry fee, you could be in with the chance of winning the Your Lottery £10,000 jackpot or 13 monthly prizes from the £1,600 prize pot.

GETTING TO THE GATE

Plan your journey to Bear Country with our handy Getting To The Gate guide.

MATCHDAY BUS

Our matchday shuttle buses will be operating as follows:

• AG1 Portway Park & Ride (via Portway) – approx. every 12 minutes
• AG2 Brislington Park & Ride (direct service) – approx. every 15 minutes
• AG3 Temple Meads (via Broadmead and the centre) – approx. every 20 minutes

All services drop-off and collect from Winterstoke Road, outside Ashton Gate. Full details including route maps, timetables, pricing and ticket information is available at Getting Here – Bristol Bears Rugby. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Construction work at the Portway Park & Ride means that there will be a change in the loading point for the AG1. The buses will now depart from what3word///gladiators.mild.fault and will be signposted. Journey times may be affected, please factor this into your travel planning.

Please note that the M4 will be closed in both directions between Junction 18 and Junction 19. Fans planning on driving to the match should be aware that a diversion will be in place which will delay journey times. 

Full information on all travel options, including details of the new Bristol’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) are available at Getting Here – Bristol Bears Rugby.

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Pat Lam’s men ran in six tries courtesy of of Harry Rowson, Will Capon, Yann Thomas, Oscar Lennon, Aidan Boshoff and a penalty try, with Sam Worsley adding four conversions.

As the rain poured down in BS3, it was the visitors who were first on the scoreboard courtesy of a Josh Barton penalty on 13 minutes.

But the Bears hit back immediately when Elizalde latched on to a loose ball inside the Ampthill 22 before feeding Rowson to finish neatly in the left-hand corner.

Will Capon went over from a lineout drive on 22 minutes before skipper Yann Thomas powered to the line from close range on the half-hour mark.

The Bears’ lineout drive was proving an unstoppable force, and the bonus-point score arrived on 34 minutes via a penalty try, with Ampthill’s Callum Norrie subsequently sent to the sin bin.

And it was a quick-fire double from then hosts before the half-time interval, as Joe Jenkins burst through the middle before feeding a sliding Oscar Lennon for his side’s fifth score of a dominant first half.

Kerr Johnston crossed for Ampthill midway through the second half, before Aidan Boshoff scored with his very first touch having come on as a replacement, collecting Lennon’s looping pass to score in the corner.

The visitors had the final say with an 80^th minute score, but it was the Bears who took all five points in round three of the Premiership Rugby Cup.

Bristol Bears: Tries: Rowson 15, Capon 22, Thomas 30, Penalty 34, Lennon 36, Boshoff 71. Cons: Worsley 22, 30, 36, 71. Yellow: B Grondona 57

Ampthill: Tries: Johnston 58, Barrington 79 Cons: Barton 79. Pens: Barton 13. Yellow: Norrie 34

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The Sensory Safe Space, which was first launched by the Foundation in 2023, enhances the matchday experience for neurodivergent fans and those with sensory sensitivities by providing a room away from the main action before, during and after the game.

It creates an inclusive environment for supporters who may find the typical matchday atmosphere overwhelming due to the loud noises, bright lights and large crowds.

Equipped with bean bags, low level lighting and sensory toys, the quiet and calming space allows our fans to enjoy the matchday atmosphere at their own pace.

Through the Foundation’s school and community programmes, 10 families are booked into the room to allow parents, carers and siblings to all enjoy Bear Country together.

Jordan Lovatt, Community Inclusion Practitioner for the Bears Community Foundation, said: “We are thrilled to bring back the Sensory Safe Space this season. It’s about ensuring that everyone, regardless of their sensory needs, can feel included and comfortable at our games. The positive feedback we’ve received from families and individuals in the past demonstrates the importance of having such facilities.”

The Sensory Safe Space will be available at selected home league fixture at Ashton Gate Stadium throughout the season, with trained staff on hand to provide support to those who use it as part of Bristol Bears’ mission to make rugby accessible to all.

Our Sensory Safe Space is in place for Bears’ fixtures against Northampton Saints (Friday, October 25th), Newcastle Falcons (Sunday, January 26th), Exeter Chiefs (Saturday, March 22nd), Leicester Tigers (Saturday, April 19th) and Harlequins (Saturday, May 31st).

For supporters who wish to request to use the Sensory Safe Space for future games where it is in operation, please contact jlovatt@bristolbearsrugby.com.

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FOOD & DRINK

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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We have dozens of outlets throughout the Stadium and Fan Village to suit every taste and budget.

Season Ticket Holders get 10% off all stadium concessions and Members receive 5% off.

We pride ourselves on going local wherever we can – with more than 50% of our food and drink travelling less than 12 miles to Ashton Gate Stadium – so you’ll see all the usual West Country favourites from Thatchers Gold to Buxton & Bird Pies; Bristol Beer Factory to Mark’s Bread on offer here in BS3.

We are also proud to offer a range of plant-based options. Check out the map below for further information on where to get your plant based food.

VIEW OUR FOOD MAP

CONCESSIONS

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Visit one of our eight concessions located in either the Dolman, South or Lansdown concourses to quench your thirst and tuck into a range of tasty snacks and food.

We have six draft products on offer: Thatchers Gold and Haze, Heineken, Amstel, Independence IPA, Guinness and Fortitude from cask. There is also a selection of wines and spirits.

Supporters can also choose from a selection of hot and soft drinks. From Pepsi Max and Fanta Zero to a classic coffee or tea, we have you covered.

All concessions also offer a range of pies including a vegan chickpea curry pie as well as confectionery.

NEW for the 2024/25 season!

• South Korean Chicken Burger (only available in the Lower Lansdown, South and Dolman concessions).
• Popcorn and mix & match cookies (only available in the Family Area concessions).

The Independence Sports Bar

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The Independence Sports Bar is located at the main Winterstoke Road entrance and sits between the Lansdown and South stands.

Featuring the largest indoor pub screen in the country, the Sports Bar is open for pre-match drinks and food, including ‘Loaded at Ashton Gate’!

LOADED AT ASHTON GATE MENU

KOFI LOUNGE

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Come and get your coffee fix in our Kofi Lounge, next to the Independence Sports Bar and Store.

A friendly coffee lounge serving high-quality ethically sourced coffee, and a range of cakes, bagels and tasty treats, with sustainability at our heart. 

THE NEST

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The Nest Bar can be found near the turnstiles in the Dolman Concourse, providing quick speed of service for all your favourite drinks including Heineken, Guinness and Thatchers.

Scrum-Tious

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Scrum-Tious is located in Dolman Concourse and provides supporters with another chance to grab a tasty treat on a matchday, with donuts, hot drinks and soft drinks available.

Thatchers Wedlock Bar

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Located on the corner of the South Stand and Dolman Concourses the Thatchers Wedlock Bar offers a range of food and Thatchers ciders.

Feed the Goat

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Feed the Goat offers wholesome Caribbean cooked meals, with vegan and dietary requirements covered, including curried goat, nan’s stew and ital stew. You can find Feed the Goat on the corner of the South Stand and Dolman Concourses.

The Jolly Hog

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Located in the Lower Lansdown Concourse, The Jolly Hog offers great tasting hot dogs, pulled pork buns & sausage rolls.

All pork sourced from high welfare, Outdoor Bred and RSPCA Assured farms, The Jolly Hog was the first meat company to receive B Corp accreditation, and the brand has won 72 Great Taste Award stars for its range.

BS3 Donuts

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Located in the Lansdown Stand, BS3 Donuts offers a delicious selection of donuts as well as deluxe hot chocolate and coffees.

UPPEr lansdown family area

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The Upper Lansdown Family Area concessions offers something for everyone with all the standard concessions as well as FREE fruit. Also on offer are popcorn, pick’n mix and cookies!

Fan Village

______________________

On matchday fans can look forward to a wide selection of food and drink in our Fan Village. From fish and chips to pulled pork, burgers and fries to churros, the Fan Village has it all.

The Gate & Thatchers

______________________

Make sure you visit ‘The Gate’ and the Thatchers Bar situation outside in the Fan Village, opposite the Independence Sports Bar.

The Gate provides faster service for fantastic draught products, cans/bottles and soft drinks.

The Bristol Beer Factory Box

______________________

Located on Marina Dolman Way the BBF Box a range of Bristol Beer Factory Beers as well as Milk Stout and a rotating special on keg.

This outlet also offers Thatchers Gold, Amstel and Heineken as well as a selection of soft drinks.

DRINKING WATER FOUNTAINS

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Ashton Gate has installed drinking water fountains in the stadium concourses. The water fountains can be found in the Dolman, Lansdown and South concourses.

The automated sensor-activated hands-free dispensers are wall mounted and provide filtered water on demand.

Supporters can bring in sealed water bottles of 500ml or less or empty re-usable water bottles, which should be made available on request for inspection upon entry to the stadium. 

Want To Know More About Bears WoMEN’s MATCHDAY?

Click HERE

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BEARS Women’s Matchday at Ashton Gate

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Getting Here

First Time Fan

Food & Drink

Junior Activities

Entertainment

Matchday FAQs

Stadium

Matchday Feedback

Matchday Announcements

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FOOD & DRINK

______________________

GENERAL INFORMATION

______________________

We have dozens of outlets throughout the Stadium and Fan Village to suit every taste and budget.

Season Ticket Holders get 10% off all stadium concessions and Members receive 5% off.

We pride ourselves on going local wherever we can – with more than 50% of our food and drink travelling less than 12 miles to Ashton Gate Stadium – so you’ll see all the usual West Country favourites from Thatchers Gold to Buxton & Bird Pies; Bristol Beer Factory to Mark’s Bread on offer here in BS3.

We are also proud to offer a range of plant-based options. Check out the map below for further information on where to get your plant based food.

VIEW OUR FOOD MAP

CONCESSIONS

______________________

Visit one of our eight concessions located in either the Dolman, South or Lansdown concourses to quench your thirst and tuck into a range of tasty snacks and food.

We have six draft products on offer: Thatchers Gold and Haze, Heineken, Amstel, Independence IPA, Guinness and Fortitude from cask. There is also a selection of wines and spirits.

Supporters can also choose from a selection of hot and soft drinks. From Pepsi Max and Fanta Zero to a classic coffee or tea, we have you covered.

All concessions also offer a range of pies including a vegan chickpea curry pie as well as confectionery.

NEW for the 2024/25 season!

• South Korean Chicken Burger (only available in the Lower Lansdown, South and Dolman concessions).
• Popcorn and mix & match cookies (only available in the Family Area concessions).

The Independence Sports Bar

______________________

The Independence Sports Bar is located at the main Winterstoke Road entrance and sits between the Lansdown and South stands.

Featuring the largest indoor pub screen in the country, the Sports Bar is open for pre-match drinks and food, including ‘Loaded at Ashton Gate’!

LOADED AT ASHTON GATE MENU

KOFI LOUNGE

______________________

Come and get your coffee fix in our Kofi Lounge, next to the Independence Sports Bar and Store.

A friendly coffee lounge serving high-quality ethically sourced coffee, and a range of cakes, bagels and tasty treats, with sustainability at our heart. 

THE NEST

______________________

The Nest Bar can be found near the turnstiles in the Dolman Concourse, providing quick speed of service for all your favourite drinks including Heineken, Guinness and Thatchers.

Scrum-Tious

______________________

Scrum-Tious is located in Dolman Concourse and provides supporters with another chance to grab a tasty treat on a matchday, with donuts, hot drinks and soft drinks available.

Thatchers Wedlock Bar

______________________

Located on the corner of the South Stand and Dolman Concourses the Thatchers Wedlock Bar offers a range of food and Thatchers ciders.

Feed the Goat

______________________

Feed the Goat offers wholesome Caribbean cooked meals, with vegan and dietary requirements covered, including curried goat, nan’s stew and ital stew. You can find Feed the Goat on the corner of the South Stand and Dolman Concourses.

The Jolly Hog

______________________

Located in the Lower Lansdown Concourse, The Jolly Hog offers great tasting hot dogs, pulled pork buns & sausage rolls.

All pork sourced from high welfare, Outdoor Bred and RSPCA Assured farms, The Jolly Hog was the first meat company to receive B Corp accreditation, and the brand has won 72 Great Taste Award stars for its range.

BS3 Donuts

______________________

Located in the Lansdown Stand, BS3 Donuts offers a delicious selection of donuts as well as deluxe hot chocolate and coffees.

UPPEr lansdown family area

______________________

The Upper Lansdown Family Area concessions offers something for everyone with all the standard concessions as well as FREE fruit. Also on offer are popcorn, pick’n mix and cookies!

Fan Village

______________________

On matchday fans can look forward to a wide selection of food and drink in our Fan Village. From fish and chips to pulled pork, burgers and fries to churros, the Fan Village has it all.

The Gate & Thatchers

______________________

Make sure you visit ‘The Gate’ and the Thatchers Bar situation outside in the Fan Village, opposite the Independence Sports Bar.

The Gate provides faster service for fantastic draught products, cans/bottles and soft drinks.

The Bristol Beer Factory Box

______________________

Located on Marina Dolman Way, the BBF Box offers a range of Bristol Beer Factory Beers as well as Milk Stout and a rotating special on keg.

This outlet also offers Thatchers Gold, Amstel and Heineken as well as a selection of soft drinks.

DRINKING WATER FOUNTAINS

______________________

Ashton Gate has installed drinking water fountains in the stadium concourses. The water fountains can be found in the Dolman, Lansdown and South concourses.

The automated sensor-activated hands-free dispensers are wall mounted and provide filtered water on demand.

Supporters can bring in sealed water bottles of 500ml or less or empty re-usable water bottles, which should be made available on request for inspection upon entry to the stadium. 

Want To Know More About Bears MEN’s MATCHDAY?

Click HERE

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Getting Here

First Time Fan

Food & Drink

Junior Activities

Entertainment

Matchday FAQs

Stadium

Matchday Feedback

Matchday Announcements

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With a monthly draw, entrants have the chance to win the £10,000 jackpot, as well as signed shirts, balls or a tour of the Bears High Performance Centre.

Every time you play you will be contributing directly to the funding the award-winning work of Bristol Bears’ official charity, helping the Foundation deliver programmes that are proven to change the lives of the most disadvantaged people across the region.

For just a £10 monthly rolling entry fee, you could be in with the chance of winning the Your Lottery £10,000 jackpot or 13 monthly prizes from the £1,600 prize pot.

Jamie Skinner, Bears Community Foundation Chief Executive Officer, said: “At the Bears Community Foundation, we are deeply committed to making a positive impact in our community, and the lottery is a vital part of how we achieve that mission.

“The funds raised through this initiative allow us to support our programmes, which change the lives of the young and older people we work with across the region, ensuring that we continue to reach those in need. Every ticket purchased through the Bears Lotto is an investment in the future of our community, and we’re grateful for the continued generosity that enables us to expand our reach and make a lasting difference.”

Working with children aged five through to older people in our community, every Bears Community Foundation programme we deliver uses the power of sport and physical activity to really make a difference across the following key areas:

• Education & Employability
• Inclusive & Disability Sport
• Health & Wellbeing

Your Lottery and Bristol Bears Community Foundation support Responsible Gambling.

For all lottery enquiries please email darrellturton@yourlottery.org.

Your Lottery is operated by Communication Zap Ltd and used by a variety of charity and sporting organisations to raise funds. Your Lottery (Communication Zap Ltd) is licensed and regulated in Great Britain by Wyre Council under account number SL0338.  All customer service, feedback and queries regarding Your Lottery please email darrellturton@yourlottery.org. Not to be sold to anyone under the age of 18.

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Pat Lam’s men welcome Gloucester to BS3 on Friday, September 27th (7.45pm KO) and we’ve been working hard over the summer to deliver the best matchday offering.

The exciting stadium developments include a new Commemorative Wall in the rebranded Bears Clubhouse in the Lansdown concourse. Celebrating our tenth season at Ashton Gate, the wall features the name of every 2024/25 Season Ticket holder.

To bring our young fans closer to the action, the Family Area has moved from the Upper Lansdown Stand to South Stand blocks S18, S19 and S20 where families will still be able to see players before the game with our usual pre-match concourse activities.

We’ve listened to supporter feedback to make improvements and ensure our matchday events are safe, enjoyable and engaging for our community.

These developments include:

• DJ building atmosphere in the South Stand concourse on Bears Den stage
• Introduction of The Crossbar hospitality package for a club house-bar feel with access to buffet, bowl and street style food and a private bar.
• Cow & Sow at Ashton Gate – enjoy pitch-facing views while savouring expertly created dishes prepared by leading Bristol-based steak restaurant Cow & Sow
• Revamped experience in the Independence Sports Bar including new darts zone, Bristol Beer Factor beer festival, LOADED menu and post-match entertainment
• A trial of self-service bar units at the stadium – adding more beer taps on a selection of products to help speed up service on matchdays.
• Revamped in-bowl and on-screen entertainment 

The food and drink offering for supporters is bigger and better than ever before this season, starting with a new and improved LOADED menu in the Sports Bar which includes 10 different flavours of chicken wings, chicken tenders and fries.

The nachos are made fresh on site each matchday with the choice of loading them up with pulled pork or chilli beef while you can also choose from an extensive selection of sides, as well as a range of vegan and vegetarian options.

On the bar, you can take advantage of the new Bristol Beer Factory fridge offering seven different types of local ale made 500 meters away in North Street. We have also teamed up again with Bristol Beer Factory to bring you a mini ale festival offering four guest ales.

With all this and more, it’s set to be another memorable season in Bear Country!

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You can now select a squad of 23 Fantasy Premiership Rugby players and a starting XV each week with points awarded for everything from tries to 50:22s and bonus points awarded for the team’s selected captain and for the Gallagher Player of the Match.

Create your ultimate team featuring the best talent from the Gallagher Premiership – including your favourite Bears stars. You’ll be able to make limited transfers to tweak your squad and select your starting XV, captain and kicker from your squad of 23.

The aim of the game is to score as many points as possible through the scoring system. When your players score on the field, you pick up points from their performance after each round and your score feeds into your pools and to the global leaderboard.

While challenging for a top spot in the global leaderboard is definitely part of the game, the most fun is had in the much smaller pools of friends, family, teammates and colleagues where the aim is simply to score the most points in your group.

Weekly prizes will be up for grabs throughout the 2024/25 season including signed merchandise from your favourite club, tickets to the most anticipated fixtures, and General Admission tickets to the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final.

The overall global leaderboard winner will win two premium tickets to the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final with VIP access to Premiership Rugby’s exclusive box where you will indulge in top-tier food and drinks while you watch the action unfold.

Fans will also have the opportunity to compete against some of their favourite Gallagher Premiership Rugby players in club leagues and see how they compare.

The Superbru platform is available on mobile, desktop or the Superbru Rugby app. To find out more about Fantasy Premiership Rugby, read the ‘how to guide’ here.

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Tries from Joe Batley, Harry Randall, Max Malins and two AJ MacGinty conversions gave Bears a 19-12 half-time lead, before Kieran Marmion grabbed two and Siva Naulago dotted down. MacGinty added a total of 10 points with five conversions.

Pat Lam named his strongest available team for the game which drew a large crowd to Station Road as the Bears ran out in their new hooped home kit for the first time.

The clash with Dragons followed behind-closed-doors fixtures and joint training sessions with Hartpury, Ealing and Doncaster at the High Performance Centre.

And the Bears opened sharply, scoring in the eighth minute when Batley charged down a clearance kick from a lost lineout and AJ MacGinty converted.

They went 12-0 up from the re-start with Kalaveti Ravouvou and Gabriel Ibitoye running the ball back up the left and feeding Randall, who put on the after-burners to dot down.

The Dragons responded with Owen Conquer crashing over from a line-out and Lloyd Evans converted but it was small respite as the Bears responded instantly, full-back Malins hitting the line perfectly.

Batley was blood-binned and replaced by former Clifton second row Joe Owen in the 24^th minute and though Bears continued to press there was no further score.

HALF-TIME

Randall and Genge were replaced by Marmion and Jake Woolmore at half-time and the former was on the scoresheet within five minutes of the re-start, dottng down for MacGinty to convert.

Naulago made it five tries when he wriggled his way over after Harry Thacker danced his way to the line in their final actions of the game before being replaced by Rich Lane and Will Capon.

Dragons hit back on the hour when Jordan Williams collected Rhodri Williams’ kick behind the Bears defence.

Ravouvou and Benhard Janse van Rensburg combined to send Marmion over for his second try.

Dragons scored the final try of the match with Joe Peard powering over after pressuring the Bears line.

TEAMS AND SCORERS

Bristol Bears: Max Malins; Siva Naulago (Rich Lane 52), Kalaveti Ravouvou (Jack Bates 70), Benhard Janse van Rensburg, Gabriel Ibitoye; AJ MacGinty, Harry Randall (Kieran Marmion 41); Ellis Genge (capt, Woolmore 41), Harry Thacker (Will Capon 52), George Kloska (Max Lahiff 52), Josh Caulfield, Joe Batley (Joe Owen 24), James Dun, Paddy Pearce, Benjamín Grondona.

System players (not used): Ethan Surrey, Sam Scott, Sam Grahamslaw, Aidan Boshoff.

Tries: Marmion (2), Batley, Randall, Malins, Naulago.

Cons: MacGinty (5).

Dragons: Huw Anderson, Ewan Rosser (Pyrs-Jones 59), Harry Wilson (Hughes 35), Joe Westwood (E. Rosser 73), Jared Rosser (J. Williams 50), Lloyd Evans (Reed 50), Dane Blacker (R. Williams 40 (Lloyd 71)); Rodrigo Martinez (Kelleher-Griffiths 51), James Benjamin (Coghlan 35 (Burrows 59)), Luke Yendle (Rees 50 (James 65)), Joe Davies (Thomas 65), George Nott (Peard 65), George Young (Scarfe 65), Harri Keddie (Minto 40) Owen Conquer (Woodman 40)

Tries: Conquer, Williams, Peard.
 
Cons: Evans, Rees

WEAR YOUR HOOPS AND DON’T MISS DERBY DAY!

It’s just three weeks until the first Bears home game of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership season when Pat Lam’s men face West Country rivals Gloucester under the Friday night lights in what is set to be another thrilling night in BS3.

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