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East Stand, Chester-le-Street: view, shade and what to expect
The East Stand runs along the eastern side of the Riverside at Chester-le-Street, between North Terrace and County Durham Stand. It is currently sponsored as the Dafabet Stand. This is public bowl seating: Durham’s county match guides have opened Blocks 37–39 here, and international buyers choose from the seats released for their fixture.
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At a glance: East Stand
The view
The eastern boundary
This is a side-on choice, looking across the square towards the pavilion side. It gives you the batter’s movement and the field setting in the same view, with boundary fielders close to the lower rows. Moving around the curve towards the northern end changes the angle: compare the block with the wicket rather than treating the whole eastern side as one identical view.
Blocks 37–39
Durham’s August 2026 Gloucestershire Championship guide opened Blocks 37, 38 and 39 for a match on a particular pitch. That is a useful example of how county seating follows the strip in use. It does not mean every eastern block opens for every county day.
Choosing your row
Higher rows give a wider overview of the field; lower rows bring you closer to the boundary action. Cover varies by row, so ask Durham about the actual seat you select. The stand gets a mix of sun and shade in the morning and catches sunshine after lunch. Pack sun cream, a hat and a waterproof for the seated part of your day.
● Afternoon sun
A general guide for a sunny summer day; front rows catch more sun.
Outside the Riverside at Chester-le-Street
Food, drink and toilets
Public refreshment outlets are listed in Durham’s match guide. An international and a quieter county day can use different outlets, so check the day’s guide rather than choosing your seat for a particular food van. The Welcome Hub provides the club’s retail offering, and The Sticky Wicket is another option described in county and white-ball guides.
Own food and soft drinks are allowed. Blast and internationals prohibit own alcohol; glass containers are prohibited. For the East Stand at Chester-le-Street, eligible county days allow a limited alcohol quantity: confirm the amount with the Box Office.
The ground is cashless. For the East Stand at Chester-le-Street, ask a steward for the nearest suitable toilet, and arrange accessible viewing before selecting an ordinary row. For the East Stand at Chester-le-Street, Durham’s accessible facilities include Changing Places and sensory support; check the ground regulations before packing.
Who it suits
East Stand suits cricket watchers who enjoy a side-on perspective and want an afternoon in the sunshine. It is also a useful county-day option when Durham opens the eastern blocks for the pitch in use. Practical tip: compare the block number before the row, then give yourself time to find that entrance.
Tickets for this stand
Book public outdoor seats through Durham’s official ticket store. Members’ rooms and hospitality need separate entitlement or booking.
| 2027 public adult ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Pakistan ODI: 23 May | £50 |
| New Zealand IT20: 7 September | £40 |
| Two-match bundle | £80 |
Prices depend on the seat category shown when you book. Durham’s official 2027 brochure identifies the blocks and member discounts.
For the East Stand at Chester-le-Street, remaining 2027 international seats reach general sale at 10:00 on 14 October 2026, after members’ priority and ballot windows. Check official availability; resale dates are TBC. Busy Blast fixtures may require members to reserve a bowl seat. Last checked: October 2026.
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