International Grounds

Guinness Premiership

Magners League

National Division 1

National Division 2

National Division 3

Saracens

General Information

Gallery

Ground Information

‘Vicarage Road’ a stadium in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, and plays home to Watford Football Club.  Saracens have agreed with Watford to be a tenant of their ground.

The Vicarage Road Stand was built in 1992/93 and cost £2.3 million to build and has a capacity of 5,800 people.

The Rookery Stand was built in 1994/95, and is the most recent built stand in the ground, and has a capacity of 6,960.  The stand cost £1.6m to build.

The Rous Stand was built in 1986 and was named after former FIFA president Sir Stanley Rous.

The Main Stand was constructed in 1922 at a cost of £7,000 and held 3,500 seats plus a standing enclosure.  In 1969 a new extension to the main stand was constructed adding approximately 1700 seats, and seats were added to the front terrace in 1982.

Bars

As part of the stadium redevelopment there is the ‘V’ Bar, situated in the upper concourse of the South Stand. Accessible to South Stand ticket holders from the time the gates open - and to supporters from all stands after the final whistle - the ‘V’ Bar has plasma screens on the walls and we’re sure will prove a popular place for supporters to meet pre-match to look ahead to the game, and afterwards, to chat about the result! A new addition for post match this season, you will be able to view the whole game again by watching the plasma screens while you drink up.

The Members’ Bar, in the Lower Rous, will operate as per last season with members - showing a current membership card - able to access the bar from approximately 15 minutes after kick off. The bar is restricted to members, who are able to bring in one guest each. Please note that due to licensing laws the Members’ Bar is only open to 18s and over.

Kiosks
There are kiosks situated in every stand serving soft and alcoholic beverages (which you can take and drink in your seat!), pies and confectionary, and Major Tom ‘rocket men’ roaming the stands with beer-filled backpacks.

South Stand ticket holders may notice that the kiosks in the lower concourse have been enlarged and the kiosk at the West end of the concourse (the side adjoining the double-tiered Rous Stand), now serves a greater range of food, including healthy options, such as jacket potatoes. There are now more till points, so the queues this year will be much shorter and you should receive a much better service all round.

Where to park on Matchdays

Please note that car parking within the immediate vicinity of the stadium is largely permit holders only and match day restrictions are in operation and rigidly enforced. For queries relating to these restrictions, please call Vinci Parking Scheme direct on 01923 244611.

We recommend that supporters park in one of the town centre car parks, a 10-15 minute walk from the stadium, all of which are well-signposted around the ground.

Gade Car Park
The Gade is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Parking through the barrier on Level 3 is charged at £3.00 all day.

Sutton Car Park
The Sutton car park is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Parking is £2.40, up to four hours.

Palace, Charter and Church Car Parks
The Palace, Charter and Church car parks are open from 7am to midnight. Parking is £2.40 up to four hours.

Supporters are advised to make sure that any car parks they use are legitimate car parks and be wary of any car parks which look like they may be illegal operations.

Directions to the Ground

From the North
Exit M1 at Junction 5 and take third exit off roundabout, A4008 (Stephenson Way), signposted Watford Town Centre. Bear left on dual carriageway, by-passing the roundabout, towards Town Centre. At next roundabout follow signs to Town Centre. Immediately ahead is the Harlequin Centre. Stay in the middle lane of the three-lane carriageway on the ring road. After the second set of traffic lights (Watford High Street Station is on your left), move into the left-hand lane, and then turn left at the next set of lights. Please note there is no supporter parking at the stadium or Watford General Hospital (located next door to the stadium). For car parks please see detailed public parking on the link or alternatively, stay on the ring round and follow signs for the Gade car park. The Stadium is a ten minute walk. Exit car park at rear (away from shops), turn left, then right onto Upton Road. Turn left on to Cassio Road, cross at 3rd set of traffic lights and walk up Vicarage Road pedestrian precinct. The Stadium is approximately 300 metres on the left.

From the West
Exit M25 at Junction 19 and take third exit off roundabout, A411 (Hempstead Road), signposted Watford. Continue for approximately 2 miles and at roundabout go straight across, then follow signs to Rickmansworth (A412). We strongly recommend parking in the Gade car park, accessed via the first turning on your left, Rosslyn Road. (For pedestrian directions from Gade to Stadium, see above).

From the South
Exit M1 at Junction 5 and take first exit off roundabout, then as north. From the East Exit M25 at Junction 21A and then join the M1 Southbound (J6). Exit at Junction 5, then as North.

Coach Travel
We do not have provision for coach parking at Vicarage Road Stadium, but passengers can be dropped off and collected post-match. Please phone the Saracens Office on 01923 475222 for further details.

North London Railways
Watford Junction Station (15-20 minutes’ walk) only 20 minutes on a fast train from Euston, or Watford High Street Station (5-10 minutes’ walk) on a ‘slow’ train from Euston, stopping al all local stations. London.

From the station to the Underground
From Watford Junction Station (15-20 minute walk): Take the left diagonal road (Clarendon Road), and follow to the very end. You will cross over the ring road, and passing the Palace Theatre on your left will reach the Watford High Street.

Turn left on to the High Street, and take the next main road on the right - Market Street (NatWest bank is on the corner). Follow Market Street right to the very end (you will need to cross the ring road again). At the chip shop at the very end of Market Street turn left on to Merton Road.

At the traffic lights turn right. Walk through the pedestrian precinct and cross over the road on to Vicarage Road.

Walk down this road, Vicarage Road is on your left.

From Watford Junction Station by Bus: Bus Route 321 - to Vicarage Road (Sunday service: hourly at 58 minutes’ past the hour from Watford Junction Station; 56 minutes’ past the hour from Vicarage Road (General Hospital) back to the station).

Underground
Metropolitan Line to Watford Met. Station (10-15 minutes’ walk) or Croxley.

Directions from Watford Metropolitan Line (10-15 minute walk): Turn right out of the station and on to Cassiobury Park Avenue. At the end of the playing fields (on your right), turn right on to Shepherds Road. Follow this road to the end, you will come out by the Watford Grammar School for Boys School.

Turn left on to Rickmansworth Road. Cross over the road and take the first road on your right (Harwoods Road). Follow this road right to the very end (passing 9 roads on your right). At the end of Harwoods Road, turn left on to Vicarage Road. The Stadium is further down this road, on your right.

From Watford Metropolitan Line by Bus: Bus route W4- to Vicarage Road (Sunday service: hourly at 23 minutes past the hour; 26 minutes past the hour from Vicarage Road (General Hospital) back to station.

Admission Prices

Sarcens have a wide pricing system where each stand is different, and there are also discounted offers for ‘advanced’ bought tickets.  Ticket prices on a matchday are more expensive.

Ticket prices are outlined on Saracens official site here:  https://www.saracens.com/tickets/ticket-prices.php

Saracens also offer a number or corperate packages to their fans:

Corporate Lounge
Sponsored by FWCS

The Corporate Lounge is one of Saracens most popular hospitality facilities and offers guests a relaxed and enjoyable matchday experience whether it be with family, friends or clients.

The Corporate Lounge hospitality package includes reserved seats in the Lower Rous where you can soak up the atmosphere and catch all the action.

- Private table for you and your guests
- Delicious two course hot buffet carvery lunch
- Bar with waitress service
- Matchday programmes
- Pre match analysis from Saracens host Richard Hill MBE
- Reserved seats in the lower Rous
- Half time refreshments
- Opportunity to meet Saracens players based in the lounge
- Televisions with match coverage and action replays
- Parking

Matchday Price:

Premier matches: £120 + VAT per person
Gold matches: £105 + VAT per person

Executive Boxes

Saracens Executive Rous boxes are a unique and way to enjoy a Saracens matchday to remember and encompasses fantastic views, delicious catering and an intimate, yet enjoyable atmosphere from one of the best locations at Vicarage Road.

- Private Executive Box with padded balcony seating
- Champagne reception
- Four course silver service lunch
- Complimentary drinks throughout the day
- Waitress service
- Player visits from the likes of Chris Jack, Andy Farrell and Neil de Kock
- Matchday programmes
- Parking

Price: £2,000 + VAT per match (8 guests)

The Grove

Saracens have teamed up with The Grove Resort, to offer supporters the opportunity to enjoy first class hospitality at this luxury venue combined with first class rugby action on a number of occasions throughout the 2008/09 season.

The Grove package offers a unique sporting day out where guests can enjoy a mouth-watering lunch at the Resort’s acclaimed Colette’s Restaurant before traveling to Vicarage Road by chauffeured transfer to watch the game from some the best seats in the house!

- Champagne reception upon arrival
- Three course lunch in Colette’s Restaurant with a choice of hand picked wines
- Match tickets in the Upper Rous stand (category one)
- Match day programmes
- Saracens players in attendance
- Transfers to and from Vicarage Road stadium
- Access to the Corporate Lounge bar at the stadium

Price: £140 + VAT per person

For more information on Saracens Hospitality please contact Louise Allen, Saracens Corporate Sales Executive on 01727 792 816

This information can also be found on their official site at:  https://www.saracens.com/corporate/match-hospitality.php

Disabled Facilities

Disabled facilities are available in the South Stand, the North-East corner of the ground, for those wishing a higher vantage point, and new for 07/08, in the Lower Rous (although ticket sales for this area may be restricted for some matches). Please note that to purchase tickets for wheelchair users and their helpers, you will need to call the Ticket Team on 01923 475222 as these tickets are not for sale online.

Attendance Figures

Last Year in the 2007/08 Guinness Premiership Season, Saracens finished 9th in the attendance table with an overall attendance of 99,758.
2006/07 5th 137,958
2005/06 10th 88,852
2004/05 11th 73,084
2003/04 8th 79,571
2002/03 7th 83,983
2001/02 4th 92,272

Hotel Accomodation

Best Western White House Hotel
27-31 Upton Road
Watford
WD18 OJF
Telephone: (01923) 237316
Fax: (01923) 233109

Holiday Inn Express London
Watford Junction
19 Bridal Path
Watford
WD17 1UE
Telephone: 0844 8013577
Fax: 0844 8013578

Grove End Hotel
73 Bushey Hall Road
Watford
WD23 2EN
Telephone:  01923 226798
Fax: 01923 210877
Email: [email protected]