Ticket & Matchday Info | Munster v Wasps
19th January 2022 By The Editor
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Thomond Park for our round 4 fixture in the Heineken Champions Cup against Wasps on Sunday (3.15pm).
To help protect you and your fellow supporters, we ask that you comply with the following protocols in relation to COVID spectator safety while attending matches at Thomond Park Stadium.
Tickets
Following on from the latest government update, Munster Rugby will increase the capacity for the Round 4 Heineken Champions Cup game against Wasps at Thomond Park from 5,000 to 16,000. The capacity will be capped at this figure due to the short turnaround and limited operations in place for Sunday’s game.
Munster Rugby Supporters Club members and relevant accounts will be reissued with their respective tickets.
A limited number of general tickets will also be available online from 1pm on Saturday here.
Please download your tickets before arriving at Thomond Park. See more ticket details here.
Gates will open at 13:45 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & Food Concessions
Public bars and 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 is available to view online here.
Life Style Sports
The Life Style Sports Store will not be open for this match. You can shop online here.
Entertainment
Jean Wallace 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
The 302 bus service from Henry Street runs every half hour and has a drop-off at Thomond Park. Full bus service details see www.buseireann.ie.
Park & Ride
Pickup Location | Start Time | Drop Off Point | Information |
Chawkes Petrol Station, Castletroy | 1400hrs | Thomond Park | Tel: + 353 (0) 61 381700 |
Radisson Hotel, Ennis Road | 1400hrs | Thomond Park | Tel: + 353 (0) 61 381701 |
Southcourt Hotel, Raheen | 1400hrs | Thomond Park | Tel: + 353 (0) 61 381702 |
Stadium Exit
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
Dry and cloudy with highs of 8 degrees. Weather updates are available on www.met.ie
Broadcaster
This game will be broadcast live on BT Sport.
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.