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Game Plan | Make a matchday of it on Saturday

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The final Pre-Season fixture of the new campaign is on this Saturday at Mattioli Woods Welford Road with Michael Cheika's squad taking on Welsh club Scarlets.

As well as the action on the pitch, there are some exciting returns for fans to enjoy for the first time season to help make a matchday of it with your Tigers Family!

Making their return this weekend are WELFORD and STEALTH, who will be on The Plaza pre-match for youngsters - and the big kids - to get selfies with or even just a high-five ahead of the game.

All you need to know before Saturday's fixture is available here in The Game Plan...

KEY TIMINGS

  • 12.00pm - Ticket Booths OPEN
  • 12.30pm - Final Whistle OPEN
  • 1.30pm - Turnstiles OPEN
  • 1.35pm - The Plaza Prowl
  • 1.45pm - Non-playing players in The Club Shop & on The Plaza
  • 3.00pm - Kick Off: Leicester Tigers v Scarlets Rugby

The Club Shop

The Club Shop on The Plaza is open from 9.00am - 6.00pm, offering you the chance to check out the brand-new ranges available this season and get kitted out for the campaign ahead.

You can also get some help with what to purchase from members of the men's squad, who will be in-store from 1.45pm.

The shop underneath the Europcar Stand, accessible from Aylestone Road, will also be open from 12.00pm - 6.00pm.

Get your kit sorted before matchday by purchasing online at LeicesterTigers.com/clubshop.

Jenno's Coffee House, next to The Club Shop, is open from 9.00am on Saturday morning.

Ticket Office

The Ticket Office phone lines are open from 10.00am on Saturday morning. To speak with a member of the team, phone 0116 319 8888 (option 2) or you can email [email protected] with enquiries.

Ticket Booths, located around the stadium, will be open from 12.00pm for any last-minute ticket needs.

Pre-Match

The Final Whistle opens at 12.30pm on Saturday afternoon, giving you the perfect place to fuel up ahead of the match alongside fellow supporters.

All remaining bars and food outlets inside the stadium will open at 1.30pm to coincide with turnstiles opening ahead of the match.

On The Plaza, the fan-favourite inflatables make their first appearance of the new season and will be staffed by members of the men's squad who aren't featuring in the match against Scarlets. 

The inflatables will be up from 1.00pm, while the players will be there following The Plaza Prowl at 1.35pm. There will also be fellow members of the men's squad in The Club Shop following the first Prowl of the new season, which sees the matchday squad make the walk - between a tunnel of fans - from voco Hotel into the stadium. 

Please follow instructions from stewards and staff ahead of The Plaza Prowl for your safety.

Half-Time

Supporters are encouraged to refuel during the break in play from bars and food outlets throughout the venue.

Please note: There are no half-time activations on Saturday - with the Ultimate Big Boot, Jaffa Zorb Race and a new-look STIHL challenge returning with the start of the Gallagher Premiership season.

Full-Time

Players will make their way around the ground after the game to chat with fans, pose for pictures and sign merchandise. Supporters must not enter the field of play at any time and follow the instructions of stewards and staff to ensure the safety of themselves and others. 

The Final Whistle will be open after the game for supporters to enjoy a drink while celebrating the beginning of the new season.