Ospreys v Cardiff Blues Matchday Guide

This is a matchday guide for our Christmas Cracker against the Cardiff Blues

After two tough encounters against Racing 92 in the Heineken Champions Cup, we return to Guinness PRO14 action this weekend. We're four days out from Christmas, but the festivities start at the Liberty on the 21st.

09:00

CLUB SHOP OPENS
Our club shop will be open bright and early on Saturday. Pop in and pick up some brand-new Ospreys gear to wear and show your support in the stands. Our latest Black Friday offer is Buy One Get One Half Price on all Ospreys jerseys! Don't forget to get your hands on a FREE Ospreys supporter's flag from the Club Shop too.

10:00

TICKET OFFICE OPENS
If you haven't bought your tickets to the game yet (what are you waiting for?), you can beat the queues and head over to our ticket office which will be open from 10:00am on Saturday morning. You can also pick up your paid for tickets here. 

17:35

OZONE OPENS
The Ozone will be the place to be ahead of the game. Please pop by and say hello to our friendly Ospreys in the Community team. Santa Claus will also be there, and you can also pick up your free Ospreys supporter's flag too! There's a host of games to be played to keep everyone entertained and get your camera ready as there'll be an opportunity to meet Ospreys players for pictures and autographs. There'll be lots of fun to be had with a bouncy castle and an indoor assault course. You can also test your tackling with our Tackle-o-Meter! 

HOSPITALITY OPENS
If you'll be joining us in our hospitality lounges, hospitality reception will be open from 17:35. We look forward to seeing you! To check out some of our fantastic Hospitality deals coming up throughout the season, visit ospreysrugby.com/hospitality.

RIVERSIDE BAR OEPNS
Come enjoy a pre-match drink at our Riverside Bar and soak in the atmosphere in our traditional rugby club style bar. This bar is open for all, so please swing by the east stand! 

18:15-18:50 

PLAYER SIGNING AT CLUB SHOP
Come to the Club Shop to pick up Ospreys goodies and get an opportunity to meet Rhodri Jones and James King 

18:35

TURNSTILES OPEN
Our turnstiles will open and you can make your way into the heart of the Liberty Stadium. 


Guard of Honour
This week, our Guard of Honour and flag bearers will come from Ystradgynlais, Pyle, Penlan, Llanharan, Bryncoch and Swansea Uplands.


19:35 

KICK-OFF
The referee will blow his whistle and Ospreys will go up against Cardiff Blues. Make sure you're in your seats in plenty of time and make plenty of noise for the team in black!

Slingshot Competition
Are you a budding fullback? Got the handling skills to catch a rugby ball launched by our boys? Keep an eye out for out giant slingshot and if you manage to catch one of the balls launched into the stands, you could get your hands on a FREE Nando's! 

21:35 (approximately)

FINAL WHISTLE
Roughly two hours after kick-off the game will come to an end, you're more than welcome to