Ticket & Matchday Info | Munster v Leinster
23rd December 2024 By The Editor
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Thomond Park Stadium for Round 9 of the URC on Friday, December 27th for Munster Rugby v Leinster Rugby.
Tickets
Tickets for this match have sold out. Supporters are asked not to attend the stadium without a valid ticket.
The Ticket Office in the East Stand of Thomond Park along with Ticket Cabins at the East and West Stands will be open for queries and support on matchday from 4.35pm.
Gates will open at 5:35pm to facilitate access to the stadium.
Get Your Tickets Game Day Ready
Game day is right around the corner and we want to help provide a few important reminders to make your stadium entry easier. With SafeTix™ Your Phone Is Your Ticket
1.Sign into your Ticket account https://am.ticketmaster.com/Munster/
2. Tap into ‘My Events’ to view your order.
3. Add your ticket to your phone’s digital wallet, then just tap and go to get in at the gate. Tap and go is now available with Apple Wallet & Google Wallet.
4. Google Pay. Note, barcodes will not be visible once the ticket(s) is added to your Apple Wallet.
5. On Match Day, to access the Stadium simply scan your ticket by holding the back of your smartphone near the NFC reader at the turnstile or scan the rotating barcode (if you have accessed your ticket via Account Manager) at the scanner. It really is that simple!
6. If you are unable to “Add to Wallet” or your pass is disabled – Don’t worry, you can still scan the rotating\animated barcode within your ticket account at the venue but please remember, screenshots are no longer permitted for access to the stadium.
Heading to the game with friends or family?
Now is the time to transfer tickets so everyone can enter on their own. You can explore the venue, check out the concessions, and you can meet at your seats.
Need help with downloading/ transferring please check out our guide: Mobile Ticket Guide | Munster Rugby Supporters Club
Welcome Committee
Keep an eye out for our welcome committee around the grounds. They will be wearing bright yellow jackets and will be there to be a friendly face on arrival and assist with any questions you have.
Flags
Munster Rugby Supporter Club members will distribute flags in advance of the game.
Match Programmes
Match programmes will be available for sale for €6 on approach to the stadium turnstiles and also inside the stadium.
Munster v Leinster is our annual Charity Match with €1 from each programme sold being donated to our nominated charities Rehab Group and Focus Ireland.
Fanzone
The Guinness Dug Out Bar in the Fanzone is a great pre-match meeting point and you can soak up the atmosphere here. The Guinness Dug Out Bar opens from 5pm. The Guinness Clubhouse Bar at the West Stand will also open from 5pm. There will also be food outlets available here.
The Virgin Media Fanzone will be open from 5pm, test your skills with the passing challenge and see if you can beat your friends in the hang tough challenge.
There will be a player appearance in the fanzone from 6.30-7pm and our mascot Oscar is looking forward to meeting our younger supporters too.
The LifeStyle Sports stores will be open at the Stadium, and you have a choice of two locations: the main store in the East Stand and the mobile unit at the West Stand, with both open from 5.35pm.
Light Up Thomond Park | Light Show
We are calling on our fans to help us make Thomond Park twinkle on Friday night by participating in our mobile phone powered Light Show.
Want To Take Part?
- Download the Stadium FX app for iphone here or for android here or via the QR code below, on your mobile phone before arriving at Thomond Park
- Accept the ‘Terms of Use’ and ‘Privacy Policy’ when prompted on screen.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to enable microphone and camera permissions in the app.
- Listen out for an announcement in the stadium that the Light Show is about to begin
- Open the app, point your phone camera towards the pitch, and let us take care of the rest
- The Stadium FX app will synch your mobile phone camera lights and screens to the music.
So, what are you waiting for? Download the app now and let’s light up Thomond Park like never before!
Bars & Food Concessions
Public bars and food outlets will be open in the concourses within the stadium from 5.35pm. Our Munch outlets offer 100% Irish Beef & Chicken Burgers, 100% Irish Chicken Tenders (Gluten Free) & regular and loaded fries (also Gluten Free).
We have added a new offering in our public bars with a “speciality premium sausage in a bun” at €5, The Three Crowns outlets based on Level C in the East & West offers a selection of confectionery, donuts & cookies and has recently introduced a “Slice of Pizza” offering at €4 per slice.
Reusable cups are being trialled in the West Stand, there is no charge/deposit to supporters for these reusable cups.
The Clubhouse bar on the West Stand will also be open after the match.
Entertainment
The Brass Monkeys will perform on pitch before the match, soloist Brian Hartnett will lead us in SUAF and the MRSC Guard of honour will also be present to welcome the teams onto the pitch.
At halftime, we will welcome the U11 teams from Old Christians RFC, Old Crescent RFC, Richmond RFC & Rugbaí Corca Dhuibhne RFC.
We will also have a special presentation to our nominated charities Rehab Group and Focus Ireland to celebrate our Charity Match.
Selfie Wall
With thanks to our friends at Flyshannon.ie, our new selfie wall will be in action with return flights to Madeira up for grabs.
All you have to do is scan the QR code on screen or in the match day programme and upload your selfie. There will be some Munster Rugby filters for you to use too!
Travel
Buses
The 302-bus service from Henry Street runs every 20 minutes and has a drop off at Thomond Park. Full bus service details see www.buseireann.ie.
Park and Ride
Radisson Hotel, Ennis Road, 4.30pm, Thomond Park, Tel: + 353 (0) 61 381700
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 follow the directions of the stewards when departing the stadium.
Weather
Dry cloudy, highs of 11° with more updates on www.met.ie.
Broadcaster
This game will be live on TG4 and Premier Sports.
Munster Rugby wish to thank you for your continued support.