Bears welcome rivals Bath Rugby to Ashton Gate for a PREM Rugby Cup showdown on Friday, October 31st (7.45pm KO) – here’s everything you need to know!
🎟️ TICKET INFORMATION
The Ticket Office by the Atyeo Statue will be open from 5pm-8pm.
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
🐻 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 6.25pm.
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 6.15pm 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.
📰 CLUB CONNEXION FEATURED TEAM AND CATCH 22
Chipping Sodbury are the featured Connexion club for the visit of local rivals Bath Rugby to Ashton Gate in the PREM Rugby Cup on Friday night.
Club Connexion is the Foundation’s local club partnership offer which supports clubs with coach education workshops, player development camps and many other benefits.
Chipping Sodbury RFC was founded in 1949 and has since grown strong within the local community, offering both men’s and women’s rugby teams as well as a thriving youth section to promote the sport and fitness amongst the younger generations.
The club’s juniors will be the flagbearers when the teams take to the pitch while members will also be taking part in our half-time activation, Catch 22.
🚍 GET YOUR BEARS GEAR IN STORE
Don’t forget to stop by the store where Bears’ stunning new European kit for the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup campaign is now available.
Supporters can get their hands on it in the Ashton Gate Store ahead of Friday night’s PREM Rugby Cup clash against Bath, or online now.
Available now – online and in-store at Ashton Gate.
Prices: Adult shirts (including Women’s Fit) £70; Youth shirts £50.
Sizes: Unisex Adult: Small-4XL. Women’s Fit: 8-20. Youth: 5-6 years up to 13 years
Personalisation available when purchasing your shirt.
🚍 GETTING TO THE GATE
Here’s everything you need to know about Getting to the Gate for our PREM Rugby Cup derby showdown with Bath Rugby on Friday, October 31st (3pm KO).
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.
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.
RAIL
Post-match there will be an additional train services departing from Parson Street at 22.24 to Weston Super Mare.
CAR
Traffic control signals will be in place on Duckmoor Road, drivers using this route may find delayed journey times.
For fans travelling by car to the game, we have a service that will allow you to connect with fellow fans to share a journey to the stadium.
Use the unique link here to join our Bristol Bears Home Games hub. For more information, you can read our article here.
WALKING/CYCLING
Fans walking or cycling from the city centre and harbourside are advised that Vauxhall Bridge is closed for repairs. Gaol Ferry Bridge and Bedminster Bridge remain open. Full details visit Restoration of New Cut bridges (bristol.gov.uk).
For fans travelling on foot from around the city, check out the Ashton Gate walking map to make your trip to the stadium more interesting. For the map, please click here.
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.
