Yorkshire take on Essex in the opening Specsavers County Championship fixture of the year at Emerald Headingley starting on Friday. If you’re planning your trip, or want to know how to follow the game, read on!

Match Dates

Friday 13th April – Monday 16th April 2018

Leeds Rhinos have a home fixture on Friday 13th starting at 19.45.

At the end of play on Day 1, please be aware that egress from Headingley and the surrounding areas may take longer than usual.

Opening times

Gates open at 9:30am each day (access via both the Kirkstall Lane and St Michael’s Lane turnstiles).

Scheduled hours of play:

Start: 11am
Lunch: 1:00pm-1:40pm
Tea: 3:40pm-4:00pm
Close of play: 6:00pm

Ticket prices

Adults: £16
Seniors: £10
Juniors/Students: £5
Club Yorkshire Adult: £10
Club Yorkshire Senior: £5

Available to purchase via the cash turnstiles or Ticket Office on the morning of each day. Please note the Ticket Office will be open 8:30am – 5pm. Ticket vouchers must be exchanged at the Ticket Office on St Michael’s lane ahead of entering the ground.

NOTE: If there is less than 19.5 overs play it is an exchange for another day’s play of any County Championship or Royal London One Day Cup match played at Emerald Headingley.

Seating

Seating is reserved for Members in the East Stand and Trueman Enclosure. The White Rose Stand will be closed for this fixture. A limited number of seats within the ground are reserved for individuals.

Free WiFi

You can access free WiFi from your seat at Emerald Headingley Cricket Ground, meaning you can keep up to date with all the latest scores and even watch wickets back on Yorkshire’s new ‘Match Centre’. When in the ground, simply connect to YCCCFREE WIFI, follow the on-screen instructions and you’ll be online in seconds.

North-South Stand redevelopment

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