Ticketing – Dragons Members
Question: I am a Dragons Season Member, will I get a ticket to the match?
This Guinness PRO12 fixture is included in Dragons Season Memberships. As a result all Dragons Season Members have been guaranteed a ticket to the match. Tickets will need to be claimed and collected from the Rodney Parade ticket office. Please note Dragons Season Membership cards will not be valid on the day at Constructaquote Stadium.
This is the same system used for collection of Judgement Day tickets and allows the Rodney Parade ticket office to allocate seating and reserved standing based on membership categories.
Question: As a Dragons Season Member I have a seat at Rodney Parade, will this be the case at the Constructaquote Stadium?
All Dragons Gold, Silver and Bronze Season Members (including Premier Lounge Members) have been guaranteed a seat at the Constructaquote Stadium. All seating at the stadium is along the touchlines between the 22 metre lines.
All Season Members who are entitled to a seat need to pick up their tickets from the Rodney Parade ticket office between Wednesday 29th March and Tuesday 18th April. During this time seats will be allocated on a preferential system with higher category Season Memberships (i.e. Gold Memberships) given seats nearer the halfway line.
From Wednesday 19th April all remaining and unclaimed seats will be released for general sale.
Question: I am a Hazell Terrace Season Member, what happens to my ticket?
Hazell Terrace Season Members have been guaranteed reserved standing in front of the main grandstand at the Constructaquote Stadium. Hazell Terrace Season Members need to claim their reserve standing ticket from the Rodney Parade ticket office between Wednesday 29th March and Tuesday 18th April.
Between Wednesday 29th March and Tuesday 18th April Dragons Hazell Terrace Members will be given first refusal to buy additional tickets in this area. This is on a strictly first come, first served basis.
From Wednesday 19th April remaining and unclaimed reserved standing tickets will be released for general sale.
Question: As a Bronze, Gold, Silver or Hazell Season Terrace member what happens if I miss the specific time frame to to claim my ticket (i.e. I don’t claim by Tuesday 18th April)?
If any Gold, Silver, Bronze or Hazell Terrace Season Member misses the deadline of Tuesday 18th April to claim their seats or reserved standing space then a general admission ticket will be honoured after this date. General admission tickets need to be collected from the Rodney Parade ticket office by Friday 28th April.
Question: I am a Season Member on the North Terrace, what happens to my ticket?
North Terrace Season Members are entitled to a general admission ticket for the match and need to collect these from the Rodney Parade ticket office by Friday 28th April.
Question: I am a Premier Lounge Member, what happens to my ticket?
Dragons Premier Lounge Members will be given exclusive access to the Caerphilly Lounge Bar behind the West Stand at the Constructaquote Stadium. Premier Lounge Members will also be guaranteed a seat located near the halfway line in the West Stand and need to claim their ticket from the Rodney Parade ticket office by Friday 28th April.
Question: I cannot make it to the Rodney Parade ticket office to claim my seat/reserved standing ticket by Tuesday 18th April, what should I do?
Dragons Season Members who are unable to collect their tickets should call the Rodney Parade ticket office on 01633 674 990 with their Membership details to reserve their tickets. Any reserved tickets must be collected by Friday 28th April.
Question: I am a Dragons Season Member, why will my ticket not be reserved after Friday 28th April?
All Dragons Season Members are being given over 4 weeks in which to claim their tickets, with seats/reserved standing tickets reserved for the first 3 weeks of this.
We recognise that a number of Members will not be able to make the match and by enforcing a cut off of Friday 28th April the Rodney Parade ticket office will be able to give as many non-members as possible the chance to buy tickets in the week building up to the match.
Ticketing – General Sale
Question: I am not a Dragons Season Member, how do I buy a ticket to the match?
General Admission tickets will go on sale on Wednesday 29th March. Supporters wishing to purchase general admission tickets will be able to do so from the Rodney Parade ticket office in person, online or by calling 01633 674 990.
From Wednesday 19th April if there are any seats or reserved standing tickets not claimed by Dragons Season Members these will be added to general sale.
Question: How much do tickets cost, is there an early bird discount?
Tickets are priced from just £12 for adults, £9 for concessions and £3 for under 16’s when purchased in advance. As with all Dragons matches an early bird discount applies with adult and concession tickets costing £5 more on the day.
Given the reduced capacity supporters are encouraged to purchase tickets early to avoid disappointment.
Transport
Question: Will supporter buses be available to take people from Rodney Parade to the Constructaquote Stadium?
We will be arranging for a limited number of subsidised buses to take supporters to and from the Constructaquote Stadium. As Newport County have their League Two match against Notts County on Saturday 6th May the bus pick up point will not be at Rodney Parade (exact venue TBC).
Bus tickets will be available on a first come first served basis and will be arranged through the Dragons Official Supporter Club
Question: I want to drive to the Constructaquote Stadium, will there be parking?
There will be parking available near the Constructaquote Stadium and there are also plans to put a park in ride in place. Full parking details will be released in the coming weeks.
Question: I want to travel by train to the Constructaqoute Stadium, what is the best way to do this?
There are 3 or 4 trains an hour from Newport Train Station to Cardiff Central on the afternoon of Saturday 6th May. From Cardiff Central trains to both Bargoed and Rhymney run to Caerphilly Train Station, both have 3 or 4 trains every hour on the afternoon of Saturday 6th May.
Total journey time from Newport to Caerphilly will be between 40 and 50 minutes. Caerphilly train station is 1 mile away from the Constructaquote Stadium.
Question: I want to travel by bus to the Constructaqoute Stadium, what is the best way to do this?
The number 50 bus from Newport Market Square (Stand 21) goes to Caerphilly town centre. The bus runs every 20 minutes to Caerphilly on the afternoon Saturday 6th May. Caerphilly bus station is a 15-minute walk from the Constructaquote Stadium or alternatively bus C9 runs every 9 minutes from Caerphilly Interchange to the ground.
Food/Drink
Question: What drinks selection will be available at the Constructaquote Stadium?
Caerphilly RFC is served by Molson Coors, who are Newport Gwent Dragons Brewery Partner. This means Worthington’s and Doombar Ales are available alongside Guinness and Carling. Crabbie’s, the Official Alcoholic Ginger Ale of Welsh Rugby, will also be available.
Question: Will there be sufficient bars at the Constructaquote Stadium and how will you manage queues?
Caerphilly RFC Clubhouse is a large bar area and will be open to all supporters on the day. Pop-up bars will be put in place around the ground with bar staff also serving beer from backpacks on the terraces.
Question: What food will be provided at the Constructaquote Stadium?
A number of outlets will be positioned around the ground to serve a range of food options.
Matchday Entertainment
Question: I enjoy going to the We Fight Any Claim Family Zone before and after matches at Rodney Parade. Will there be provision at the re-arranged game?
The Constructaquote Stadium has a second team pitch behind the East Stand (the main grand stand). This will host a We Fight Any Claim Family Zone area with a food and drink village, community activities, sponsor give-aways and live music.
Question: I enjoy the big screen, music and on field entertainment at Rodney Parade, will this happen at the Constructaquote Stadium?
A big screen video truck will be installed at the ground, in partnership with iStadia. The screen will relay a live feed of the match as well as pre-match build up and a half time show. Niall Foster will host the match and be supported by our camera team, as happens at Rodney Parade. A sound system will also be installed to deliver matchday music.
Hospitality
This Guinness PRO12 match is included in all Seasonal Hospitality Packages and all spaces are guaranteed.
Question: I am a Dragons Business Club Member, what provision will be made at the match?
Dragons Box Holders and Business Club Members will all be invited to a pitch side hospitality marquee located behind the posts. The facility will offer a hot fork buffet, exclusive bar and reserved seating all served by a separate ticket entrance.
Dragons Business Club Members will need to confirm their attendance with Jayne Brown by emailing jayne.brown@rodneyparadeltd.com. Tickets will be reserved until Friday 28th April.
Additional spaces in the marquee are available priced at £85 per head (including VAT). Interested parties should contact Dai Jenkins using dai.jenkins@rodneyparadeltd.com.
Question: I am a Bisley Box Holder, what provision will be made at the match?
Unfortunately there are no boxes or similar facilities at any of the regional grounds, including the Constructaquote Stadium. Bisley Box holders will also be invited to a pitch side hospitality marquee located behind the posts. The facility will offer a hot fork buffet, exclusive bar and reserved seating all served by a separate ticket entrance.
As usual Bisley Box holders will also need to confirm attendance with Jayne Brown by emailing jayne.brown@rodneyparadeltd.com. Tickets will be reserved until Friday 28th April.
Question: I am a Southgate Box Holder, what provision will be made at the match?
Southgate Box holders will also be invited to a pitch side hospitality marquee located behind the posts. The facility will offer an exclusive bar and reserved seating all served by a separate ticket entrance.
Southgate Box holders will also need to confirm attendance with Jayne Brown by emailing jayne.brown@rodneyparadeltd.com. Southgate Box Holders will also be able add food options to their package at an extra cost and will receive details via e-mail. Tickets will be reserved until Friday 28th April.
Question: I am a Dragons Hospitality Member, why will my space not be reserved after Friday 28th April?
All Dragons Hospitality Members have been given 4 weeks in which to claim their spaces. We recognise that all Hospitality Members may not be able to make the match and by enforcing a cut off the Rodney Parade ticket office will be able to give as many non-hospitality members as possible the chance to buy hospitality spaces and enjoy the match.
Question: What parking provision will be made for hospitality guests?
Parking spaces have been reserved for hospitality guests on a first come, first served basis. To enquire about parking please email jayne.brown@rodneyparadeltd.com.
Question: I want to buy spaces in the hospitality marquee, is this possible?
Limited additional hospitality spaces in the marquee are available priced at £85 (including VAT). Anyone interested in extra spaces should contact Dai Jenkins using dai.jenkins@rodneyparadeltd.com.
