Connacht Match-Day Plans

We all know match-days at Sandy Park are something special and this weekend’s European Rugby Challenge Cup encounter with Connacht promises to be one to savour with a host of activities - both before and after the game - to keep you royally entertained.

 

PRE-MATCH

With European action returning to Sandy Park for the first time this season, the stadium opens to the general public from 12pm, where upon supporters can make use of the many match-day bars and food outlets, which for this season also includes a new match-day carvery.

The two-course carvery, which can be booked in advance via the official Chiefs website, is priced at £16 per person and is available in the County Suite with sittings at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm. Walk-up diners are welcome on match-days, but be advised that if demand is high you run the risk of missing a particular sitting.

Ahead of kick-off itself, our Match-Day Events team will be busy bringing you a host of activities to help build up our unique match-day atmosphere, whilst our announcer Marc Ryan will be on hand to give you all the team news and club announcements.

 

HALF TIME

As it's Europe, regulations means that our famous 'Derek The Otter' is given a break from the action and it's the turn of 'Heine-Ken' to come on board in our Half-Time Challenge that allows contestants to not only test their kicking skills, but at the same time win the chance to tackle the Otter Brewery mascot and win a case of beer.

Supporters will also get the chance to win some of the award-winning Darts Farm Cheese in our latest ‘Cheesy Tune’, which this week will be brought to you with the soundtrack of Was Not Was 'Walk the Dinosaur' as voted by listeners of Radio Exe.

 

POST-MATCH

It all begins with the traditional Man of the Match award presentations on the pitch, before we invite you all inside to the Exeter Suite for a night of musical mayhem brought to you by our two bands - The Unknowns and then Blue Room Baboons.

With food and drink aplenty available, why leave the party early as you can dance the night away before then making the most of our late Bus Services back into the City Centre.

For those yet to have purchased tickets for the game, either click online by visiting the Chiefs official website or buy direct from the Ticket Office, which all be open from 12pm.