Dennis Amiss Stand at Edgbaston: choosing a Test seat

A new western view across the square

Dennis Amiss replaces the Raglan and Priory seating with a 3,200-seat stand. Its western position gives a side-on view of the pitch. For a Test, that is an appealing angle for following the running, the ball travelling off the bat and the way boundary fielders move as a partnership develops.

Across from Dennis Amiss sits the Eric Hollies Stand. That opposite boundary gives the view a clear setting: you are looking across the square towards Edgbaston’s eastern crowd, not straight down the pitch from behind a bowler. If judging bowling line is your main interest, compare South or RES Wyatt before choosing this side-on perspective.

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Western seating through the three sessions

Dennis Amiss receives morning sun. For the opening session, have a hat and sun protection ready when settling into this western side of the ground. The new building behind the stand does not by itself establish shade over the seats in front of it; the position and depth of the row matter.

After lunch, the Dennis Amiss side has a mixture of sunshine and shade. Roof cover varies by seat, so use the current booking plan when choosing between available rows. For a family in alcohol-free blocks 1–3, consider that seat’s shelter separately from the block’s alcohol policy: they answer different needs.

For the evening session, the general western-side pattern remains mixed exposure as the light moves. Exact covered-row ranges for Dennis Amiss need confirmation from Edgbaston with the offered block and row. Keep a waterproof and sun protection available for the public seating instead of relying on an older photograph of the site.

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The alcohol-free family choice

Blocks 1–3 in Dennis Amiss are designated alcohol-free, with stewards monitoring the rule against consumption there. This gives families a specific part of the stand to request. The alcohol-free designation applies specifically to blocks 1–3.

Hollies’ party crowd will be visible across the field from Dennis Amiss. The two stands provide distinct ways to join an Ashes day: adult groups may choose the eastern singing and costumes, while Dennis Amiss offers the named alcohol-free family blocks on the opposite side. Neither the crowd nor the cricket disappears when you choose the western view.

The Dennis Amiss development also contains boxes and the Spin Restaurant hospitality offer. Those named areas have their own bookings and facilities. A public seat in the new stand is the option to compare with other ordinary stands; the hotel and hospitality products should be considered separately if those form part of your plans.

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New concourse and access enquiries

A new food-and-drink concourse serves Dennis Amiss. Refreshments are on the western side, with the Radisson RED development behind. Follow the block entrance on the new seating plan when returning, especially if you remember the older Raglan or Priory layout from a previous visit.

For Dennis Amiss wheelchair viewing or a seat without steps, ask the access team about the new stand specifically. The useful details are the viewing position, companion seat, entrance route and any lift involved. Surveys of the replaced western stands should not be used to select a seat in the new structure.

The Dennis Amiss block allocation also matters when planning toilet trips with children or someone who needs assistance. Ask Edgbaston for the nearest appropriate facility and route serving the selected block when the match arrangements are supplied. The new concourse announcement establishes refreshments nearby but does not identify every public or adapted toilet.

Dennis Amiss is announced to open in 2027, with the Ashes as its first operational major-match occasion. Use the entrance assigned on your ticket and the current stadium directions for that visit. An old turnstile recommendation for Raglan or Priory would point you towards arrangements that the redevelopment has replaced.

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Dennis Amiss prices and Ashes returns

Dennis Amiss adults pay £115–£145 for Days 1–4. Days 1–4 are sold out; official returns go first to members and unsuccessful ballot entrants. Choose blocks 1–3 for alcohol-free seating.

Under-16 tickets for the first four days are £35, while the standard Day 5 tariff is £25 adult and £5 under 16. The booking fee is £2.50 per ticket. Monday depends on the match continuing.

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Compare nearby stands

West Stand · RES Wyatt Stand

Staying for the Test?

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1. Edgbaston: Dennis Amiss construction and 3,200 seats — checked 2026-10-09
2. Edgbaston: stands and facilities — checked 2026-10-09
3. Edgbaston: 2027 Ashes and new stand opening — checked 2026-10-09
4. Edgbaston: accessible matchdays — checked 2026-10-09
5. Edgbaston: 2027 Major Match Day prices — checked 2026-10-09
6. Edgbaston: Ashes Days 1–4 stand tariff — checked 2026-10-09
7. Edgbaston: Ashes Days 1–4 sold out, 7 October 2026 — checked 2026-10-09