Ticket & Matchday Info | Munster v Cardiff Blues
28th September 2017 By The Editor
The latest ticket, travel and matchday information for Saturday afternoon’s round-five Guinness PRO14 clash in Thomond Park where Munster host Cardiff Blues – ko 1:30 pm.
Tickets
Tickets start from €20 for Adults, €40 for Families and €7 for Juniors and are available to buy:
- online here,
- from the Munster Rugby Ticket Offices at Thomond Park and Irish Independent Park
- by calling 061 421103
- from the ticket office in Thomond Park (under East Stand) from 9am on matchday
Pre-Match
Open from 12 noon, make our brand new covered Pavilion on the Fan Zone your pre-match meeting point. Located under the East Stand, there you can meet the players at 12.30pm, soak up the atmosphere in the Guinness Dug Out Bar and enjoy great food from a wide range of artisan vendors.
There will be lots of activity in the Fan Zone for kids including the Bank of Ireland Family Funzone. Spin South West will be on location and our mascot Oscar is looking forward to meeting everyone. Plus, our younger supporters can put their rugby skills to the test in the ‘Tackle Cage Challenge’, ‘Tak’ Reaction Board and much more!
The Munster Rugby Museum Experience is open from 12 noon until before kick-off.
The Munster Rugby Stores will be open at the stadium with the East Stand store open from 12:00, and the Mobile unit outside the West Stand also open from 12:00.
‘Tap and go’ – Contactless payments are now available throughout Thomond Park for amounts up to €30.
After the game there will be live music from Tree’s Fall Down in the Pavilion on the Fan Zone, with bars and catering facilities in the Fan Zone also open after the game.
Stadium Information
The stadium turnstiles will be open from 12:30pm with all bars and food outlets inside the ground open at the same time.
Please note:
- No one will be able to enter the stadium with alcohol or glass and customers will be requested to remove the lids of any soft drink containers on entering the stadium
- Please do not enter the pitch area at any time and adhere to the stadium ground regulations found here
- There will be stewards and security on site to assist you with your enquiries on the day, and to ensure that the event runs smoothly and safely, so please respect their requests
On-Pitch Entertainment
We welcome the MRSC Choir who will perform before kick-off. The MRSC Guard of Honour will be present to welcome the teams onto the pitch. Our half-time mini rugby display will feature Scariff RFC v Newcastle West RFC and St. Mary’s RFC v Waterpark RFC.
Traffic & Travel
Trains
Irish Rail have services from both Dublin and Cork to Limerick on the day of the match.
Full details of train times and fares available at www.irishrail.ie
Buses
Public bus services run to Limerick on the day of the match. Full details of times and fares are available here.
Park and Ride will be in operation from the following locations:
Pickup Location | Start Time | Drop Off Point | Information |
Kilmurray Lodge | 1100hrs | Thomond Park | Tel: + 353 (0) 61 381700 limerickparkandride.ie |
Radisson Blu | 1100hrs | Thomond Park | Tel: + 353 (0) 61 381700 |
Southcourt Hotel | 1130hrs | Thomond Park | Tel/Fax: +353 (0)61 396433. Mobile +353 (0) 87 240 8024 |
The public bus service (Bus Eireann) from Henry Street (bus no. 302) runs every 20 minutes to Thomond Park.
There is no parking in the vicinity of Thomond Park Stadium.
Weather
Cloudy with sunny spells and light showers with highs of 15 degrees.
Broadcaster
This game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
Munster Rugby wish to thank you for your continued support.