Ticket & Matchday Info | Munster v Ulster
5th January 2022 By The Editor
Munster face Ulster in Round 10 of the United Rugby Championship on Saturday night in an eagerly anticipated interprovincial derby for Johann van Graan’s side.
See all ticket, event and safety information below. As per Government guidance, Munster Rugby recommends that all supporters attending Thomond Park Stadium should wear a mask.
Tickets
Under the government measures the number of spectators attending sporting events are to be limited to 50% capacity, to a maximum of 5,000 people. In order to facilitate the reduced capacity of 5,000 for this fixture the MRSC have run a lottery for members. Successful members have been contacted directly.
Tickets will not be available to purchase at the Stadium on matchday.
Successful members are advised to download their tickets before they arrive at Thomond Park. See more ticket details here.
Gates will open at 18:05 to facilitate access to the stadium.
Masks
As per Government guidance, Munster Rugby recommends that all supporters attending Thomond Park Stadium should wear a mask.
It is the personal responsibility of all supporters to ensure they adhere to Government guidelines.
Please note the following:
• Please do not attend the stadium if you are feeling unwell or experiencing any of the following symptoms: Cough, Fever, High Temperature, Sore Throat, Breathlessness, Loss/Change of sense of smell/taste or any Flu like symptoms.
• No one will be permitted to enter the stadium with alcohol or glass and customers will be requested to remove the lids of any soft drink/ water containers on entering the stadium.
• Please do not enter the pitch area at any time and adhere to the stadium ground regulations
• There will be stewards and security onsite to assist you with your enquiries on the day, and to ensure that the event runs smoothly and safely, so please respect their requests.
Staff Clearance And Checks
To ensure the safety of everyone in the stadium, all staff working at the stadium on match day will have completed an IRFU approved education module along with a medical screening.
All players and staff operating in the high-performance areas of the stadium will be PCR tested in addition to the above measures. Only those who are PCR tested will be admitted to the designated high-performance areas.
Cleaning And Hand Sanitising Protocols
Additional cleaning and sanitising measures have been employed across the stadium. You will find hand sanitisers located at the entry points and throughout the stadium. Please sanitise your hands before entry and regularly while in the stadium.
Seating And Signage
Your designated seats will be identified on your match tickets. Please remain in your seats unless exiting or using amenities.
Signage will be in place throughout the stadium to remind you of our health & safety measures.
HSE Contact Tracing App
Munster Rugby supports the HSE COVID Tracker app and we ask that you download this app to your device and use it while attending the stadium.
Bars And Food Concessions
All public bars will be closed at Thomond Park Stadium for this game.
Food & beverage outlets will be open in the concourses within the stadium.
In line with Covid guidelines to avoid congestion in the concourses, please return to your seat or terrace location to consume food & beverages.
Flags
We will not be giving out flags at the Stadium on match day, but please bring your flags from home with you to the Stadium.
Match Programmes
A free digital match programme will be available for download for this game.
Lifestyle Sports
The Lifestyle Sports Store will not be open for this match.
Entertainment
Brian Hartnett will join us to perform Stand Up and Fight before kick-off.
Please note that there may be flashing and fast-moving lights at Thomond Park ahead of kick-off. Please seek assistance from a steward if you feel unwell.
Player Meetings
Although our squad love to interact with supporters, unfortunately due to COVID Guidelines, they will not be permitted to sign autographs or take selfies. We appreciate your understanding in relation to this.
Travel
Buses
The 302 bus service from Henry Street runs every half hour from 15.30 and has a drop off at Thomond Park. Full bus service details see www.buseireann.ie.
Stadium Exit At End Of Game
At the end of the game, please exit the stadium via the same doorway that you used for entry. We ask that all supporters, take their time and continue to follow social distancing protocols and directions of the stewards when departing the stadium.
Weather
Rain showers with highs of 4 degrees. Weather updates are available on www.met.ie
Broadcaster
This game will be broadcast live on RTÉ 2.
Survey
We would appreciate your feedback in relation to measures that we have implemented in the stadium. We will issue you with a short survey after the game to facilitate this and would welcome all comments.
Munster Rugby wish to thank you for your continued support.