Matchday Information for Cambridge United (A) - 02 August 2025
Ticket and travel information is available on the Club site: https://www.ctfc.com/news/2025/july/18/tickets-and-travel-for-cambridge-united/
Click HERE to get your tickets for the opening day clash. Please note that tickets are only only available from Cambridge's ticketing site and won't be sold via the Cheltenham Ticket Office.
Town supporters will be housed in the South Habbin Terrace, with both standing and seated tickets on sale.
Cambridge United have a Visitor Info page on their website: https://www.cambridgeunited.com/fans/visitor-info
There is also an Away Fans Guide, but please note that this appears to be a year old, so some information may have changed: https://www.cambridgeunited.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/CUFC%20Visitor%20Guide.pdf
South Habbin Stand
Away supporters are situated in the South Habbin stand, which is a split terrace/seated stand. There are 900 terrace spaces available and 106 seats.
Entrance to the stand is located on Coldhams Common, which supporters can access either from Newmarket Road or Coldhams Lane. From the Club Shop, head back out on to Newmarket Road, turn left and follow the foot path to the far end of the ground.
The away coach parks at the front of the ground on Newmarket Road, where supporters disembark from.
TRAVEL
There is no on-site car parking available at the Cledara Abbey Stadium and supporters are advised to use alternative modes of transport or the Cambridge Matchday Park & Ride service
Park & Ride
Home and away supporters can take advantage of the Cambridge Park & Ride, with a Matchday Return Ticket priced at £3 from Newmarket Road Park & Ride, CB5 8AA.
The ticket is valid for one passenger only. However, if travelling with children, the normal £3 Park & Ride ticket is also available to purchase, allowing children under the age of 16 to travel free with one fee-paying adult. Click here for more information on the Park & Ride service.
If you require disabled parking, please call the Club on 01223 566500.
Cycle or Scoot
Alternatively, supporters can cycle or scoot to the game. The Cledara Abbey Stadium is home to both bicycle and Voi scooter racks, allowing fans to park their ride safely whilst at the ground.
Car
If driving to the ground, supporters are asked to use the free parking at Newmarket Road Park and Ride - CB5 8AA. Many fans walk or take a Voi e-bike or scooter from the park and ride but there is also a bus service every 10 minutes on Saturdays. Further details can be found by clicking here.
Please be considerate of the local community, bus services and the emergency services when parking. Fans are reminded not to obstruct driveways, park on verges or cycleways and footpaths.
Bus
A Citibus C3 bus stops within a few yards of the ground (Ditton Walk stop) on Newmarket road and runs from the Railway Station and through the city centre every ten minutes during the day, and at longer intervals in the evenings. Check the Stagecoach website for more details and a Citi 3 timetable.
Train
Travel to the match by train with Greater Anglia.
Before you book your travel, make sure to check the Greater Anglia service alteration calendar for any engineering works and look out for travel updates on the app or social media.
Cambridge North is the closest train station to Cledara Abbey Stadium which is 1.2 miles away or a 27-minute walk. Cambridge station is 2 miles from the stadium, approximately 45-minute walk. There are taxi services from Cambridge station taxi rank or you can phone for a taxi at Cambridge North station. You can also hire an e-scooter/e-bike in Cambridge for travel to the stadium.
FOOD & BEVERAGES
There are food outlets located at the rear of both the South Stand serving a variety of food and drink, both hot and cold including alcohol. Meanwhile, there is also an additional catering unit to the left of the South Stand which away supporters will find immediately to their right once entering the turnstiles.
Catering kiosks in the away area do have low level serving counters. Food/drink outlets open 90 minutes before kick-off at weekends and 75 minutes before kick-off midweek
Please note the Cledara Abbey Stadium operates a cashless system and that all payments are made by contactless transaction. This will reduce queue times around the ground when ordering food and drink at the stadium outlets.
Pubs for away fans (taken from the Football Ground Guide)
There is a supporters club at the ground itself, that normally allows in away supporters, except for high-profile games. The club charges a £2 entrance fee and also serves food. If you’re after a pub, here are three nearby options:
Duke of Cambridge – Bakers Arms, 176 East Rd, Cambridge CB1 1BG
White Swan – 107-109 Mill Rd, Cambridge CB1 2AZ
The Eagle – Bene’t St, Cambridge CB2 3QN
SUPPORTER ACCESSIBILITY
Cambridge United is committed to ensuring that all supporters are able to enjoy matches at the Cledara Abbey Stadium. If you have any impediments, disabilities or medical conditions that Cambridge United should be aware of, or if you require assistance on arrival to the Cledara Abbey Stadium throughout the season, please let us know by by emailing dslo@cambridgeunited.com or by calling 01223 566500.
Please note, Assistance Dogs are permitted inside the Cledara Abbey Stadium. The South Stand has been recommended for those supporters that require easy access seating. (9 steps from the ground)
The South Habbin Terrace Away End has four wheelchair spaces for away supporters, each of which comes adjacent with a personal assistant/companion seat. Accessibility toilets are available and should you require a parking space, please contact Cambridge United ahead of the game.
Cambridge United prides itself on being an inclusive football club and providing the best customer service for its disabled supporters. The following services are available to both home and away fans.
Sunflower Logo
Cambridge United recognises the sunflower logo, which can be worn to let our staff know that the wearer may need additional support or face additional challenges. The sunflower badge or sticker is a discreet way for the wearer to indicate that they may need extra help, support or time.
Cambridge United staff, stewards, first aiders and Cledara Abbey Helpers are trained to ensure that they recognise this logo and what it means.
Sensory Bags
Supporters with additional sensory needs can access a sensory bag courtesy of Cambridge United. Both home and away fans can access the bag which includes the following items: Sunflower sticker to make stewards aware of any support needs. Ear defenders and in-ear plugs to help with noise controlSensory stress style ball to help ease any anxietySelection of puzzles and a pen to help keep the mind occupiedPass to enable a queue jump style access through an allocated gate.Sensory packs can be secured on the day of the game or in advance by contacting Matt Casey, the Club’s Disability Support Liaison Officer, dslo@cambridgeunited.co.uk.
A £10 deposit will be taken when collecting the pack, but will be refunded to you providing the pack is returned in its original condition at the end of the game. The packs can be collected on matchday from the Accessibility Information Point, located in the left hand side of the Newmarket Road turnstiles.
Audio for All
Home and away supporters with a visual impairment, additional sensory needs or the elderly can receive audio-descriptive commentary courtesy of the Audio For All team. Expertly trained volunteer fans of Cambridge United provide a highly professional, neutral and entertaining match description for free of charge.
The service is broadcast to all parts of the stadium. For more information or to book onto the service, please contact dslo@cambridgeunited.com
Picturepath Visual
Cambridge United has teamed up with picturepath, to provide a visual visitor guide for supporters with an aim to help reduce anxiety for SEN Children.
All fans are able to benefit from using picturepath’s visual timelines. The app based timelines will support fans, in particular those with additional needs and heightened anxiety such as autism, in preparation for and during their visit to the stadium.
The guides are available within the existing app that can be downloaded for free via your app store (Apple/Android), simply navigate to add routine, and then “visit with picturepath” to access the guides.
CONTACTS
SLO - Dave Matthew Jones E: davem@cambridgeunited.com T: 07703 274034
DSLO E: dslo@cambridgeunited.com
Ticket Office E info@cambridgeunited.com T 01223 566500 9am - 3pm