It’s Derby Weekend in the Gallagher PREM as Bears welcome Exeter Chiefs to Ashton Gate on Saturday, October 11th (3pm KO) – here’s everything you need to know!
🎟️ TICKET INFORMATION
The Ticket Office by the Atyeo Statue will be open from 10am-3.15pm.
This fixture IS included in your 2025/26 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
🪩 PARTY PEEPS DISCO AND PHOTOBOOTH
Party Peeps will be bringing the energy in the Lansdown Concourse from 1.40pm as part of a jam-packed afternoon of entertainment for all the family in Bear Country.
There will be a kids disco including games, confetti cannons, t-shirt giveaways and lots more as well as a photobooth with lots of fun age appropriate props and signs.
🐻 WELCOME TEAM WITH THE BEAR RUN
We’re calling all fans to welcome the Bears to Ashton Gate in a brand-new way for the 2025/26 season, with the introduction of ‘The Bear Run’ tunnel of noise.
This new matchday feature will give supporters the chance to come together and roar Pat Lam’s men into the stadium as they make their way from the team bus into the changing rooms, creating a wall of sound and colour 80 minutes before kick-off.
Supporters are encouraged to line up either side of the Players’ Entrance behind the Atyeo Stand for the arrival of the Bears squad in the team bus at approximately 1.40pm.
BEARS DEN Q&A IN SOUTH STAND
Bristol Bears player Noah Heward will join Downsy for another live Q&A with supporters.
He 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 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.
FOUNDATION FUN IN CONCOURSE
Bears Foundation will be running activations along with stars from the Bears men and women teams within the Lansdown Concourse by A8 in the build-up to kick-off.
Activities are FREE of charge – all you need to do is join the queue. The Foundation activities for our young fans will start from 1.15pm so make sure you arrive early.
Briz will also 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.
📰 FEATURED CLUB CONNEXION TEAMS
Old Bristolians are the featured Club Connexion team for Saturday’s Gallagher PREM Derby Weekend clash with Exeter Chiefs.
In the club’s 100th year, OBs pride themselves on being one of Bristol’s most welcoming clubs – located just over the bridge, with great coaching.
Whether you’re a five-year-old or 50+ the club have a place for you in their thriving minis, junior boys, girls and three senior men’s sides (including a strong vets team). Old Bristolians’ 1s were National Cup finalists last year and this year the club’s 1s and 2s are both pushing for promotion.
The club will be our flagbearers when the teams run out while club members will also take part in the new Club Connexion half-time Catch 22 game.
🚍 GETTING TO THE GATE
Here’s everything you need to know about Getting to the Gate on Saturday.
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 are available at Getting Here – Bristol Bears Rugby.
We expect this matchday service to be very popular post-match. We advise fans to enjoy the bars at the stadium ahead of leaving the venue to avoid queuing.
FURTHER INFORMATION
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.
