Gladiators is a LIVE TV production that is being filmed in a transformed arena setting in front of an audience of 4,000 fans.

All timings are approximate and the shows can significantly overrun without notice due to filming requirements.

Please be aware that filming days are long, especially for younger children, so come prepared for a full day on site.

If you leave your seat during active filming, production may need to fill it to maintain continuity on screen.

23-27 July 2025 
Doors open 11:30am 

30 July - 01 August 2025
Doors open 12pm

03 August 2025
Doors show 1 8:45am
Doors show 2 4pm

Tickets for this event are issued by ApplauseStore.

Please closely read your Applause Store email for full details of the ticket collection procedure.

eTickets that are issued do not guarantee entrance and MUST be exchange with ApplauseStore staff at the venue for seats.

The ticket exchange will take place at Entry C Box Office where all members of the party must be present in order for ApplauseStore staff to allocate your tickets to enter the venue. 

On site parking is available £14 per car, payable on entry by card only. Alternative free off site parking is available at Meadowhall. These spaces cannot be pre-booked/reserved and are ONLY available in the specified car parks - please check the Alternative Parking information for full terms & conditions.

We’ve partnered with Meadowhall to provide alternative free off-site parking for select events. Click the link below to check if it’s available for this event and to see where to park if you're using this service.

All bags larger than 30cm wide x 40cm long x 20cm deep (approx. A3 sized) are strictly prohibited.

Rucksacks/Backpacks/Cool Boxes are not permitted and there is no facility to store prohibited items.




There are payable luggage storage locations based at Premier Inn Hotels both near the Arena and Meadowhall. More information here 

Our new Evolv Technology AI security screening system is now in use. There’s no need to remove items from your pockets. The scanners are safe for everyone, including those with medical conditions.

We recommend that you arrive as close to the doors open time as you can and keep the items that you bring with you to a minimum as this will delay your entry. More information on safety & security and the Evolv screening system can be found on the link below...

On the day, Applausestore will be operating a separate special access queue. To gain access to this queue, you must show either a Blue Badge, National Disability Card or an Access Card. You must also bring a valid photographic ID.

Very important: This queue is still operated on a first-come, first-served basis and will close once all of our special access/wheelchair tickets have been allocated. Special access does not guarantee your entrance into the show. In case you do not gain entrance to the show, please have alternative plans to minimise expectations, especially for all children attending with you. 

Please note: You cannot reserve special access seating in advance. Please do not contact the venue or Applausestores office.

Disabled parking: Disabled parking spaces are available at the Arena itself, but are subject to availability on the day. These cannot be pre-booked for this particular event.

We have the following facilities available to assist those with accessibility needs:

Lifts available Entry B & C, Ramp Blue concourse, Assistive Listening Devices, Changing Facilities, Accessible Toilets & a Private Quiet/Care Room

Small packets of sweets and snacks along with plastic bottles of water will be permitted for this event.

No bags larger that A3, rucksacks, cool boxes, backpacks are allowed into the venue.

Click here to view further information on the venues Food & Drink options.

Should you have any specific dietary requirements that you think we may not cater for or any further questions about our catering provision for the Gladiators please contact us as far in advance of the show you are attending as possible so we can try to assist - please email us so this can be looked at ahead of your visit.

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For any further assistance please email us