Your Matchday Guide for Friday - England Lions vs South Africa A
Wed 3 Jun 2026
Matchday Guide: England Lions vs South Africa A
We look forward to welcoming supporters to Uptonsteel Grace Road on Friday as the England Lions take on South Africa A in an exciting international fixture.
Play is scheduled to begin at 11:00am, and this guide contains everything you need to know before joining us at the home of Leicestershire County Cricket Club.
Tickets
Additional tickets are still available as part of our England Bundle for just £5, giving you access to all three international fixtures at Uptonsteel Grace Road:
England Lions vs South Africa A
Friday 5 June
11:00am start
England Men U19 vs South Africa Men U19
Tuesday 30 June
11:00am start
England Men Mixed Disability vs India Men Mixed Disability
Sunday 9 August
2:30pm start
Parking
On-site matchday parking is available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
Once the car park reaches capacity, additional street parking can be found around the ground.
Food & Drink
The Fox Bar will be open throughout the day, serving a full range of alcoholic and soft drinks, alongside hot beverages.
Supporters can also enjoy a selection of: Sausage rolls, Pies and Hot dogs
Water Stations
Free water refill stations are available around the ground, located: Behind The Meet or Outside the Indoor School toilets
Supporters are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles where possible.
Friends of Grace Road Café
The Friends of Grace Road Café, located underneath The Meet, will be open from 2:00pm until 4:00pm.
The café will be serving: Homemade cakes and Hot drinks It's the perfect place to enjoy a refreshment during the afternoon.
Sensory Packs Available
As part of our commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming matchday experience, Sensory Packs are available to borrow free of charge.
Supporters can collect a pack before or during the match from the Club Shop.
We're committed to making Uptonsteel Grace Road a welcoming place for everyone, and this initiative is another important step in improving accessibility across our matchday experience.
Stadium Regulations
Supporters are kindly reminded that alcohol and glass bottles are not permitted within the venue. Seating is unreserved and Re-entry will not be permitted once you have exited the ground
We thank all supporters for their cooperation and hope you enjoy your day at Uptonsteel Grace Road.
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