Ticket & Matchday Info | Munster v Connacht

We look forward to welcoming you to Thomond Park for Round 5 of the URC on Saturday, October 25th for Munster Rugby v Connacht Rugby.

Tickets

Tickets are available to purchase here.

Adults tickets are priced from €22.50 with Juniors from €11.00 & Family Packs (2 adults & 2 Juniors) available from €45.

The Ticket Office in the East Stand of Thomond Park will be open for queries on matchday from 5.15pm. The cabin at the Fanzone will also open at 5.15pm.

Gates will open at 6.15 to facilitate access to the stadium.

Get Your Tickets Game Day Ready

Game day is right around the corner and we want to help provide a few important reminders to make your stadium entry easier. With SafeTix Your Phone Is Your Ticket

1.Sign into your Ticket account https://am.ticketmaster.com/Munster/

2. Tap into ‘My Events’ to view your order.

3. Add your ticket to your phone’s digital wallet, then just tap and go to get in at the gate. Tap and go is now available with Apple Wallet & Google Wallet.

4. Google Pay. Note, barcodes will not be visible once the ticket(s) is added to your Apple Wallet.

5. On Match Day, to access the Stadium simply scan your ticket by holding the back of your smartphone near the NFC reader at the turnstile or scan the rotating barcode (if you have accessed your ticket via Account Manager) at the scanner. It really is that simple!

6. If you are unable to “Add to Wallet” or your pass is disabled – Don’t worry, you can still scan the rotating\animated barcode within your ticket account at the venue but please remember, screenshots are no longer permitted for access to the stadium.

Heading to the game with friends or family?

Now is the time to transfer tickets so everyone can enter on their own. You can explore the venue, check out the concessions, and you can meet at your seats.

Need help with downloading/ transferring please check out our guide: Mobile Ticket Guide | Munster Rugby Supporters Club

Welcome Committee

Keep an eye out for our welcome committee around the grounds. They will be wearing bright yellow jackets and will be there to be a friendly face on arrival and assist with any questions you have.

Flags

Munster Rugby Supporter Club members will distribute flags in advance of the game.

Match programmes

Match programmes will be available for sale on the approach to the stadium turnstiles and also inside the stadium. Programmes are €5.

Fan Zone

The Guinness Dug Out Bar in the Fanzone is a great pre-match meeting point and you can soak up the atmosphere here. The Guinness Dug Out Bar opens from 5.45pm. The Guinness Clubhouse Bar at the West Stand will also open from 5.45pm. There will also be food outlets available here.

The Virgin Media Fanzone will be open from 5.45pm, test your skills with the passing challenge and see if you can beat your friends in the hang tough challenge. There will be a player appearance in the fanzone from 5:50pm to and our mascot Oscar is looking forward to meeting our younger supporters too.

The LifeStyle Sports stores will be open at the Stadium, and you have a choice of 2 locations: the main store in the East Stand and the mobile unit at the West Stand, with both open from 5.45pm.

Family viewing area – East Terrace

A new Priority Viewing Area has been introduced at the front of the East Terrace to enhance accessibility for families and children. This dedicated space gives priority to young families, ensuring an enjoyable and comfortable match day experience for all.

Bars and food concessions

Food pods, bars, and outlets across the stadium will be serving a wide selection of hot food and snacks, including burgers, chicken tenders, fries and confectionery.

NEW this season: Three Crowns will serve full pizzas (€19) and pizza slices (€5.50). A Family Meal Deal is now available from Munch outlets – 2 Burgers, 6 tenders & chips to feed 4 people for €32 (with the option to add 4 drinks for €12).

Fans can also enjoy Hell’s BBQ, a local vendor serving an array of food options from dressed brat wurst to dressed burgers as well as kids options. Hell’s BBQ will be located in the Fanzone (outside the East Stand), South Terrace, and Outside the West Stand.

The 22 Hot Dog will be available at the bars in the stadium for €5.

Reusable cups are available in the West Stand, there is no charge/deposit to supporters for these reusable cups.

Entertainment

Soloist Brian Hartnett will lead us in Stand Up and Fight, accompanied by the 40-strong Cecilian Musical Society. The MRSC Guard of Honour will also be present to welcome the teams onto the pitch. At halftime, we’ll be joined by the U11 teams: Clanwilliam FC vs Clonakilty RFC and Clonmel RFC vs Cobh Pirates RFC.

Selfie Wall

With thanks to our friends at Flyshannon.ie, our new selfie wall will be in action with return flights to Lapland up for grabs. All you have to do is scan the QR code on screen or in the match day programme and upload your selfie. There will be some Munster Rugby filters for you to use too!

Light Up Thomond Park | Light Show

Want to take part?

• Download the Stadium FX app for iphone here or for android here or via the QR code below, on your mobile phone before arriving at Thomond Park
• Accept the ‘Terms of Use’ and ‘Privacy Policy’ when prompted on screen.
• Follow the on-screen prompts to enable microphone and camera permissions in the app.
• Listen out for an announcement in the stadium that the Light Show is about to begin
• Open the app, point your phone camera towards the pitch, and let us take care of the rest
• The Stadium FX app will synch your mobile phone camera lights and screens to the music.

So, what are you waiting for? Download the app now and let’s light up Thomond Park!

Traffic & Travel

Buses

The 302-bus service from Henry Street runs every 20 minutes and has a drop off at Thomond Park. Full bus service details see www.buseireann.ie.

Park and Ride

Radisson Hotel, Ennis Road, 5.00hrs, Thomond Park, Tel: + 353 (0) 61 381700

Road Closures

Important Travel Notice – Saturday, 25th October

Please note that temporary road closures will be in effect across Limerick City on Saturday, 25th October, due to “Samhain” – Limerick’s Halloween Festival, taking place at King John’s Castle and surrounding areas.

Supporters travelling to the match are strongly advised to allow extra time for their journey and to plan their route in advance.

The Samhain Parade will commence at 7:30pm from King John’s Castle, travelling along Nicholas Street, Bridge Street, Patrick Street, and into Arthur’s Quay, before concluding at Merchants Quay at approximately 8:30pm.

The main routes—Sarsfield Bridge to Ennis Road and Thomond Bridge to High Road/Sexton Street North—will remain open. Samhain Parade Road Closures – Click Here

In addition, while no road closures are planned around Thomond Park Stadium, please be aware that road works are currently underway for approximately 150 metres along Cratloe Road, directly outside the stadium.

These works form part of the Active Travel Scheme on Cratloe Road (R445-29) to Sexton Street North (R445-28 to R445-25), Limerick City.

We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your cooperation. Supporters are advised to allow additional travel time when approaching the stadium.

Stadium exit at end of game

At the end of the game, please exit the stadium via the same doorway that you used for entry.

We ask that all supporters, take their time follow the directions of the stewards when departing the stadium.

Weather

Cloudy, highs of 10° with more updates on www.met.ie.

Broadcaster

This game will be live on TG4.

Munster Rugby wish to thank you for your continued support.

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