The draw throws up some mouth watering matches with the Blues facing Heineken Cup newcomers Racing Metro 92, Celtic League rivals Edinburgh Rugby, who the Blues beat twice in last seasons tournament and Aviva Premiership outfit London Irish.

The full draw for this seasons Heineken Cup draw:

Pool 1: Munster, Northampton Saints, Scarlets, Castres
Pool 2: Cardiff Blues, London Irish, Edinburgh, Racing Metro
Pool 3: Leinster, Bath Rugby, Glasgow, Montpellier
Pool 4: Leicester, Clermont, Ulster, Aironi
Pool 5: Biarritz, Ospreys, Saracens, Benetton Treviso
Pool 6: Toulouse, Harlequins, Gloucester, Connacht

Tickets for all Heineken Cup pool matches are included as part of the 2011/12 season ticket package:

Renewing Season Ticket Holders

As recognition of our supporters' loyalty we have introduced a number of new benefits for 2011/12 season. Season ticket holders who are renewing can benefit from the following:

• A double early bird discount will be available to the majority of season ticket holders, offering a discount of between £15 to £50. This additional bonus is available for all season ticket holders who renew before 30th June 2011. By taking advantage of this offer, your season ticket will be even better value.

• Existing season ticket holders can upgrade to other categories in the stadium and take advantage of the double Early bird discount applicable in that area.

Returning or New Season Ticket Holders

For supporters wishing to buy a season ticket for the first time, or if they have purchased before but missed out last year, they need to purchase their season ticket before the end of July to benefit from an early bird discount.

New and existing season ticket holders are also entitled to the following additional benefits. This is our way of rewarding loyalty for your support of the team for the whole season:

• International Ticket Ballot - An allocation of international tickets are put aside for season ticket holders. This season we were able to secure an additional supply and therefore accommodate all season ticket applications for the Autumn Internationals and Six Nations. Sign up to the exclusive season ticket newsletter to ensure you receive information relating to the ticket allocation. To ensure you are registered email johnexintaris@cardiffblues.com

• An adult season ticket is inclusive of membership of Cardiff Athletic Club and entitles the holder to free entry to Cardiff RFC home league games at Cardiff Arms Park.

• 10% discount, when you spend over £20 in the stadium store

• Spread the cost of your season ticket and take advantage of our 5 month interest free payment plan.

• The ability to purchase 2 additional Heineken Cup match tickets for each home pool game for only £10 each

• Exclusive season ticket holder ezine- Receive the latest news, as well as special offers throughout the season for local attractions and retailers

• Priority booking of tickets for Blues knock out stage games

• FREE bus travel to and from Cardiff City Stadium on match days

• Option to purchase a seasonal car parking permit for match days (at a reduced rate if you purchased a car parking permit for the 2010/11 season)

Please note:

If you are renewing your existing season ticket your current access card will be re-activated. Please therefore retain this card for future use. If a new card needs to be produced an additional £3.50 will charged

For further information on Cardiff Blues season tickets, simply call the stadium ticket office on 0845 345 1400. Please have your fan ID to hand.

To renew your season ticket, please click here or visit www.cardiffblues.com/tickets