This Easter weekend, we take on Gloucestershire at Lord’s in our first Rothesay County Championship match of the season. The game gets underway on Friday 3rd April and ends on Monday 6th April.
If you're planning on coming to Lord's this weekend to watch the game, then please see the following match-day guide, with all the information you'll need ahead of your visit to the Home of Cricket.
MATCH ADMISSION:
Middlesex members simply need to produce their valid 2026 membership card to gain entry into the ground.
Middlesex members with a valid Season Guest Pass for the 2026 season can use these to bring guests into the ground with them on all four days of this fixture. Please note the conditions of purchase of a Season Guest Pass - they may only be used when entering the ground with the member who has purchased the pass. Admission will not be granted to anyone trying to enter the ground when not in the presence of the member who owns the Season Guest Pass.
Members wishing to buy Guest Tickets or non-members wishing to buy tickets should be aware that all tickets for matches at Lord’s are digital, no paper tickets are issued. Lord’s encourage all purchases to be made online, even on the day. Once you have purchased your tickets, they will be made available via the Lord’s App, or emailed to you in PDF format for you to print at home. A detailed guide on how to purchase tickets for Middlesex matches at Lord's can be seen HERE in our FAQ's section.
ENTRY GATES IN USE:
Spectators should note that the Grace Gate is not in operation for this fixture.
ALLEN STAND REDEVELOPMENT
Redevelopment works of the Allen Stand are still ongoing, and members should note the following changes.
MEMBERS' AREA DRESS CODES A REMINDER:
All members are reminded of the dress codes that apply in Members' areas of the ground...
Pavilion: A formal standard of dress applies in the Pavilion on all match days. For gentlemen, this includes a tailored jacket or blazer with tie or cravat, and for ladies, a smart dress, jumpsuit, skirt or trousers with a top or blouse. Footwear appropriate to a formal setting is also applicable.
Members' Friends' Enclosures (Warner Stand): There are no Dress Regulations in place for Middlesex Matches within Members’ Friends’ Enclosures
MCC reserves the right to refuse entry to any person considered unsuitably attired.
LATEST TRAVEL INFORMATION:
For all the latest travel information on getting to Lord's this week, visit the Transport for London website, which will have all the latest updates on any issues affecting your journey across the capital's transport network. Click HERE to visit the TFL site.
MATCH TICKET PRICES:
Days one to three:
Day four:
Tickets can be purchased in advance HERE or on the day via the North Gate Ticket Office, which is open until 1pm.
LATE GATE ADMISSION:
At the start of the tea interval on the first three days of the match, the following prices apply:
MATCHDAY TIMINGS:
STAND INFORMATION:
This week's match will be played on a pitch on the Grandstand side of the square, with the following stands open for spectating:
MIDDLESEX MEMBERS' STANDS:
PUBLIC STANDS:
STANDS OPEN TO VISITING COUNTY MEMBERS:
A valid Gloucestershire County Cricket Club membership card for the 2026 season will need to be shown to gain entry into these stands. Please note that visiting members are not permitted to sign in guests.
STANDS CLOSED:
CATERING INFORMATION:
Catering facilities will be available around the ground throughout the match, with details of all outlets available as follows:
MEMBERS' CATERING:
PUBLIC CATERING:
TOILET FACILITIES OPEN:
ACCESSIBILITY:
Assistance Dogs: Spectators who are accompanied by assistance dogs will be admitted to the stand of which they have a ticket. If there is limited space for the dog a different seat of equivalent quality will be offered, with more space for the dog to rest. Dogs will be offered a blanket to lie on and water bowl (available from the Head Steward’s Office).
Complimentary audio-description earpieces for blind or visually impaired spectators are available from the Head Steward’s Office.
MULTI FAITH REFLECTION ROOMS:
There are two multi-faith reflection rooms located at:
RETAIL OUTLETS:
Available at each of the following areas and will close at the time stated, or at the close of play (whichever is earlier):
LIVE STREAM OF THE MATCH:
If you aren’t able to attend the match in person, then you can still follow all the action, with the entire match broadcasted live over the four days - available to watch for free on both the Middlesex website (in the Match Centre) or direct on the Club’s YouTube channel. Our lead commentator Kevin Hand will be joined by various special guests throughout the match.
Middlesex Men
Gloucestershire Men
