Trent Bridge offers free day 5 tickets for England vs New Zealand
Trent Bridge cricket ground is offering free tickets for the fifth and final day of the England vs New Zealand Rothesay Test on Monday 29 June 2026. Supporters can claim up to four complimentary passes per person from 2:40 p.m. on Sunday 28 June via the club's online ticketing site. Anyone planning to attend must hold a valid ticket before arriving at the ground.
Key Takeaways
- Day five entry at Trent Bridge on Monday 29 June 2026 is free, with up to four tickets per person available from 2:40 p.m. on Sunday 28 June.
- Existing day-five ticket holders keep their seats and receive a full automatic refund within ten days.
- The move mirrors the 2022 Trent Bridge Test between the same sides, when England's breathtaking final-day triumph drew a sold-out crowd.
- Accessible seating requires a call to the ticket office; voluntary donations to the Trent Bridge Community Trust are encouraged.
Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club announced the giveaway on Sunday 28 June as the third Test of New Zealand's England tour headed for a decisive fifth-day finish. With the match set for a thrilling conclusion, Trent Bridge moved to fill the stands the way it did when these sides last met here in 2022.
That earlier encounter ended with England's breathtaking final-day triumph before a sold-out crowd at the historic ground. Club officials said they hope this gesture again brings first-time visitors alongside long-standing supporters. For broader streaming and TV alerts on live sport, BlasterPost tracks the biggest watch-and-attend moments as they break.
How can you claim free Trent Bridge day-five tickets?
Free tickets went live at 2:40 p.m. on Sunday 28 June through Trent Bridge's official announcement and the tickets.trentbridge.co.uk booking portal. Each person may secure up to four complimentary seats for Monday's play.
Nottinghamshire members can book for three guests in addition to themselves and retain exclusive access to padded Pavilion seating. If members want to sit with guests, the club advises choosing alternative seating areas.
Tickets can be redeemed through the Trent Bridge Tickets App or as e-tickets. The club strongly recommends the app because heavy traffic on the ticketing site may delay e-ticket downloads. If you land in a waiting room, check back later in the day or on Monday morning.
What if you already bought day-five tickets?
If you purchased day-five seats before the free-ticket announcement, your existing tickets remain valid. You do not need to book again.
Trent Bridge will issue a full automatic refund to the card used for purchase within the next ten days, according to its main news post. The club's separate FAQ page states refunds may take up to 30 days, so allow time for processing.
Anyone who secures free tickets but can no longer attend should email questions@trentbridge.co.uk with the order number so those seats can be released for others.
What else should fans know before Monday?
Entry on day five requires a complimentary ticket obtained online; walk-ups without a pass will not be admitted. For accessible seating, call the ticket office on 0115 899 0300. Lines were open until 30 minutes after Sunday's close of play and reopen at 9 a.m. on Monday.
Fans with additional accessibility needs beyond seat selection should email info@trentbridge.co.uk. A limited number of spaces are available at Bridge Field Car Park and can be booked through the club's parking portal.
Although tickets cost nothing, Trent Bridge encourages voluntary donations to the Trent Bridge Community Trust, which funds community projects across Nottinghamshire. As England and New Zealand hunt victory in the decisive Rothesay Test, Cricket World noted the fixture was set for a thrilling fifth-day finish at Trent Bridge.