13 Oct 2023
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.
