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Bristol Bears vs Bath set to be a season opener to remember

By Bristol24/7  Friday Aug 24, 2018

A record attendance for a rugby match at Ashton Gate is guaranteed when Bristol Bears take on local rivals Bath on Friday, August 31.

More than 21,000 tickets have already been sold for the West Country derby, with tickets still available to buy online.

A revamped matchday experience to welcome Bristol Bears’ first game in the Gallagher Premiership will include:

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  • Eight bars outside in fan village, plus 12 beer caddies
  • New food and drinks offerings in stadium concourse
  • Live bands and DJ pre- and post-game
  • Launch of new branded sports bar and clubhouse
  • Two-pint plastic cups return to Ashton Gate

In the fan village, there will be a fish and chip shop, churros, coffee and a creperie.  Ruby & White will be returning with a hog roast; and traditional Thatchers, Guinness and Heineken bars will be joined by a prosecco bar.

Branded plastic cups are part of a Ashton Gate’s environmental commitment, with cups including two-pint plastic cups able to be purchased and then returned for your money back if you don’t want to keep them as a souvenir.

Buy tickets to Bristol Bears home games at www.tickets.bristol-sport.co.uk/categories/bristolrugbyhome

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