Spring is bouncing into action, the sun is shining just that little bit brighter, the air is getting warmer and the days are getting longer…it’s the perfect weather to get us all in the mood for a summer of cricket.
Edgbaston Cricket Ground, home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club, owner of the stunning lush green pitch and famous for its unbeatable atmosphere. It’s the place to be this summer as the stadium will welcome a variety of thrilling, edge-of-you-seat matches, and we are sure you’re going to love what we have in store.
From county cricket fixtures to international rivalries and an exciting new tournament, we have something to suit everyone this cricket season. So, let’s cut to the chase and take a look at what we have on offer…
T20 Vitality Blast
The Vitality Blast is a fast-paced annual cricket tournament between the county championship teams. The tournament is always a crowd pleaser.
The Birmingham Bears are set to take on their rivals on their home turf at Edgbaston for seven thrilling and unmissable fixtures against Northamptonshire, Durham, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Worcestershire.
When? Thursday 26 May to Saturday 16 July 2022
Experiences starting from £99pp + VAT
England V India Test Match
One of England’s greatest rivals will be taking to Edgbaston for one of the highlights in cricket’s calendar: the England V India Test Match. Taking place at Edgbaston from 1 to 4 July 2022, expect competitive play, edge of your seat moments and extreme intensity as the two teams battle for the win.
Enjoy all-inclusive hospitality at Edgbaston for this fixture, with a choice of the Executive Boxes, 1882 Club, Warwickshire Suite, 501*, Edgbaston Experience Club, Aylesford Boxes and Res Wyatt Boxes to elevate your experience at the cricket even further.
When? Friday 1 July to Monday 4 July 2022
England V India IT20
Watch England take on one of their fiercest competitors at Edgbaston this July in the IT20. The T20 match is a one-day competition that sees fast-paced cricket, and plenty of action for all you cricket fans. Limited to 20 overs of gameplay, the IT20 makes for exciting and action-packed gameplay, this format of cricket is now played by cricket teams all over the world.
T20 cricket has grown hugely in popularity in India over the years. India began their international cricket journey in 1932 when they played England in a three-day Test match and played their first IT20 in 2006.
Expect big hitting, tricky spinning and enough non-stop action to take you through the winter months.
When? Saturday 9 July 2022
Experiences starting from £349pp + VAT
The Hundred
100-balls. Eight city-based teams. World-class players.
The Hundred is cricket’s newest innovation that features bright lights, explosive fireworks, live music and a roaring crowd. This unique fast-paced, thrilling and unmissable edge-of-your-seat action took the crowd and the public by storm in 2021, attracting a diverse audience including families and people of all ages, from avid cricket fans to complete amateurs. For anyone that labels cricket as ‘slow-paced’ and ‘long’, you might have to rethink after watching The Hundred.
Birmingham Phoenix will face Southern Brave, Trent Rockets, Northern Superchargers and Manchester Originals on their home turf for a series of gripping and high-energy fixtures. The incredible performance you can expect to see on the pitch is complemented by incredible hospitality off the pitch. With a number of hospitality experiences for you to choose from, you can be sure to have a memorable and enjoyable day at Edgbaston.
When? Wednesday 10 to Sunday 28 August 2022
Experiences starting from £87.50pp + VAT
Join us at Edgbaston this summer for a riveting season of cricket and an impressive all-inclusive hospitality experience, so you can catch all the action from the best seats in the house.