It’s the opening game of the season at Parc y Scarlets with our Welsh rivals Cardiff heading down the M4 for a mouthwatering West v East derby. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening around the Parc on Saturday.
What time is kick-off?
The match kicks off at 5.15pm.
Can I buy tickets on the day?
Yes you can. The ticket office is open from 9.00am until half-time. Tickets prices aren’t discounted on match-day so make sure you buy your tickets early! Season members can also bring a friend for just £5.15.
Is the club shop open?
Yes, the Castore shop is open from 10am until kick-off. Two of our players will be in the shop for photos and autographs with fans before kick-off.
Where can I park?
Public parking is in Car Park B on the Trostre Park side. Cost is £5 per car on the gate. The car park gates open at 12 noon.
Do you accept cash in the stadium?
Yes we do, but we will not be accepting the old paper £50 and £20 notes.
When do the stadium gates open?
Hospitality can gain entry at 3.00pm. The Heart and Soul (Lolfa) Bar is also open from 2.45pm. Food will be available. The turnstiles and kiosks are open to the public at 4.15pm. The Heineken Lounge will not be open to the public with our former players in the lounge for the game.
Is there a bus service?
Yes, there is the regular shuttle bus and a new bus service from Carmarthen, which stops in Kidwelly, Burry Port, Coleg Sir Gar and Dominos, Llanelli in operation for this game. Full details to follow …
What’s on in the FSG Supporters Village?
With the village growing in popularity, we’ve made some exciting changes. There’s now more space for the community clubs to showcase their rugby skills. Food and drink will be available from vendors outside the arena, with drinks and toilet facilities also available in the The West Stand concourse. Inside, there will be inflatable fun for our young fans. Come and say hello and grab a selfie with Scarlets players who will be at the Clwb Cochyn stand. Cochyn will also be there and don’t forget to get your face painted! The Supporters Village will be closed after the match.
What’s happening before the match
We’ve got Llangennech U7s, U8s and U9s, Pembroke U7s, Newcastle Emlyn U7s and U8s, Llanelli Wanderers U7s and U8s, Carmarthen Quins U7s, Sospans U8s, Fishguard U8s, Tenby U8s, Llandeilo U8s, Ammanford U8s, Tenby U11s, Llandeilo U10s, Cefneithin U7s and Merched Mynydd Mawr U10 and U12s playing in a rugby festival on the training field from 1pm and then again at half-time. Llangennech will also be our flag-bearers, providing the guard of honour for the players.
The Scarlets choir will be performing some of their favourites in the South Stand concourse prior to kick-off.
What about the Tanner Banc Bar?
The Bar Tanner Banc (in the East Stand) will be open pre-match at 1pm and will be open throughout the game and post match. There will be live music from Jake Taylor after the final whistle. Come along and sample a great atmosphere.
Who are the match-day mascots?
We have 11-year-old twin sisters Mollie and Macie Griffiths from Ysgol Maes y Gwendraeth and Merched Mynydd Mawr girls team leading out the side. Please give the girls a big cheer!!!