Opening Weekend: Spectator Information

If you’re heading along to cheer them on, here’s all you need to know to make the most of your day(s) out. 

Event venue 

The National Volleyball Centre, Thurston Drive, Kettering, NN15 6PB, while the phone number is 01536 414308. 

Car Parking 

Parking at the venue is free of charge. 

Ticket Information 

Tickets can be purchased via the following links: 

Men’s Matches | Saturday 14th October 2023 

Women’s Matches | Sunday 15th October 2023 

Tickets can be purchased online before the event, or on the day.  

Upon entering the venue, spectators should make their way to the arena entrance which will be located down the corridor to the right of the main reception. 

Spectators will be greeted and checked in using their Eventbrite Barcode. All spectators will be issued a wristband permitting entry. 

Event schedule 

Saturday 14th October 2023 

10:30 | Richmond Docklands vs Team Sunderland 

12:30 | Newcastle Staffs vs Durham Palatinates 

14:30 | Stockport vs Malory Eagles 

16:30 | Leeds Gorse vs IBB Polonia London 

18:30 | Essex Rebels vs University of Nottingham 

Sunday 15th October 2023 

10:30 | Coventry and Warwick Riga vs Malory Eagles 

12:30 | Cambridge ARU vs Durham Palatinates 

14:30 | Leeds Gorse vs Team SideOut Polonia (London) 

16:30 | Essex Rebels vs University of Nottingham 

18:30 | Darkstar Derbyshire vs London Lionhearts 

Food and drink 

The Wood Oven will be on site selling pizza throughout the weekend. There will also be a bar selling drinks throughout the weekend, where cold snacks will also be available. 

Merchandise 

A selection of merchandise will be on sale from the pop-up Volleyball England shop on site. Available to buy will be Super League 2023-24 season t-shirts and other items, while there will also be the chance to order items available on VolleyStore with an exclusive event discount. 

Music and entertainment 

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First Aid 

There will be first aid facilities on site. If you require first aid, please contact the venue staff at reception who will assist accordingly. 

Fire Evacuation 

In the unlikely event of a fire alarm, please evacuate the building through the nearest fire exit, as directed by venue and Volleyball England staff. 

Venue staff will assist any disabled people to an exit or refuge area. 

Live streaming coverage 

Live streaming details for each match will be posted on the Volleyball England website and social media channels in due course. They will also be made available on the Volleyball England Linktree, which you can access by clicking here. 

Social media coverage 

In addition to all games being streamed live on the Volleyball England YouTube Channel, you can also follow the action as it happens across social media on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter.  

Super League Opening Weekend home page 

For more information on this weekend, and to read a series of event previews, click here.