Supporter Information: Exeter Chiefs

The Cornish Pirates return home for a final Pre Season outing vs Exeter Chiefs, in the latest instalment of this friendly rivalry. This fixture has become a regular in the calendar for several years now and popular with supporters, with another big crowd expected as Premiership opposition returns to Cornwall. The Pirates will be keen to avenge a heavy home defeat against a strong Chiefs outfit last year in the Premiership Rugby Cup, having won two in a row at The Mennaye against the Devonian’s prior to that.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

New Ticket System

The ticket office is on 01736 331961 and closes at 4pm on Friday.

Online tickets for all areas can be purchased up to and beyond kick off, click the ticket icon here:

Only Terrace access can be bought on the gates. Card and cash accepted.

Help will be available in the new shop to purchase Tribute Grandstand, Microcomms Stand and concessionary rate tickets online.

Please note there will be no physical tickets issued, and no tickets available for collection at the gate as they will have been sent digitally. Purchasers on the day will get a stamp to validate their access.

It will no longer be possible to buy upgrades or half time tickets at the gate.

Kids go free. Under 16s need to “buy” a £0 Terrace ticket in advance or on the gate so that they can be admitted. For stands, a normal ticket will need to be purchased but students are eligible for a concessionary ticket which needs to be bought in advance.

Concessions. A 20% discount is available to:

• Blue Badge holders (plus a free companion) – call the office on 01736 331961
• Students in full time education
• Serving Armed Forces Personnel
• Serving Blue Light Services Personnel
• Serving NHS Personnel

Concessionary tickets need to be purchased online and proof of eligibility will be required on entry.

Truro and Penwith College

TPC Students are eligible for a £5 terrace ticket which can only be purchased at gate 2 or 3 with proof of eligibility.

Gates Open at 5.30pm

Gate 1 – at the Newlyn End

Season ticket and advance tickets only

Gates 2 & 3 – main gates in the car park

Card and cash, Terrace tickets only

Gate 4 – in the car park next to the Penzance and Newlyn RFC Clubhouse 

Hospitality guests plus season tickets and advance tickets

Gate 5 is CLOSED

Gate 5 is the gate on the Promenade side of the clubhouse. This gate will be shut. All ticket holders need to access the ground via Gates 1-4.

Late Train

GWR has kindly reintroduced a late train from Penzance specifically for our Friday evening fixtures. It leaves at 22:30 stopping at all stations in Cornwall ending at Plymouth. Book direct with GWR or click on the icon below:

New Shop 

The new Cornish Pirates shop is located in the car park and will be open before the match, at half time, and for 20 minutes after the final whistle.

For this match it has a limited number of home and away replica shirts. The range will increase over the next few weeks.

Online replica shirts are already sold out in adult sizes, but will be replenished as soon as possible. Click below for replica shop, and for other Pirates merchandise:

Match Programme

This is released online three hours before kick-off with links available on Facebook and Instagram, and via QR Codes located at the ground.

Pre Match hospitality 

This is located in the Marquee at the Mennaye and opens 2.5 hrs before kick off and access is via Gate 4.

Hospitality in the Marquee at the Mennaye provides an atmospheric two hour build up with pre match interviews with coaches or players, a private bar and a three course meal for £50 per person. Adding in match tickets, if not already purchased, can be arranged. Deadline for future bookings is three days before the match.

Please call Liz McLean on 01736 331961 or email:

[email protected]

Season Ticket Collection

Please come and collect your physical season ticket, lanyard and exclusive season ticket holders pin badge from Kara in the collection booth from 5pm at Gate 4 on match day. Your digital ticket works just fine if you would prefer not to have a swing badge.

Match Day Parking

Disabled parking is limited and available on a first come first served basis. All other parking is allocated to sponsors, media and match officials. Street parking is free but please be respectful to our neighbours and do not block driveways or park on grass verges. There is parking on the Promenade, and carparks within close proximity to the ground.

Live-Streaming

A live stream of the game will be available on YouTube, free to air for all supporters. The link will appear 15 minutes before kick off when you subscribe to our channel.

Finally, Enjoy the Match ‘One & All’ and Thanks Again for Your Outstanding Support