The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has revealed that total attendance at cricket matches bounced back following the pandemic to reach 2.9 million in 2022. The figure is the second highest annual attendance on record, and is the highest ever when excluding global events such as the 2019 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Some …
Lancashire Cricket support women and girls through ticket donations
Lancashire Cricket has revealed that it will be donating £1 (€1/$1) of every ticket sold for its T20 double-header at Emirates Old Trafford on May 25 to women and girls participation initiatives, through the Lancashire Cricket Foundation. The Thunder will be welcome The Blaze to Manchester’s Emirates Old Trafford in the Charlotte Edwards Cup, as …
Cricket Australia announces record attendance for 2022-23
Cricket Australia has announced that a record 2.4 million fans attended matches over the 2022-23 season, which encompassed the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, BBL, WBBL and men’s and women’s international fixtures. The figure of 2,400,755 has surpassed the previous record of 2,349,326, which was set in the Ashes season of 2017-18. In addition to …
The Kia Oval boasts record ticket sales for 2023 international matches
The Kia Oval has witnessed record ticket sales for international cricket matches in 2023, following unprecedented ballot entries. Over 63,000 tickets have already been sold to Surrey County Cricket Club members, with an enticing schedule of Men’s and Women’s Ashes fixtures and a Men’s ODI against New Zealand next summer. Days two and three of …
Cricket Australia discusses ticket incentives to draw in larger crowds
Cricket Australia is looking into cutting ticket prices for international matches outside of school holidays to bring back crowds after COVID-19. According to The Age, cricket organisers are hoping to draw in attendances to match Big Bash League (BBL) levels, with decision-makers agreeing that pricing changes and incentives are needed for future summers. Adelaide (pictured) …
Research demonstrates economic impact of Emirates Old Trafford major events
Research from not-for-profit agency Marketing Manchester has revealed that the estimated impact of Emirates Old Trafford’s major events in 2022 equates to a £27m ($32m/€31m) boost to the local economy. Marketing Manchester’s aim is to promote Greater Manchester in the UK and on the international stage. The agency has worked with Emirates Old Trafford to …
Over 80,000 witness England’s T20 World Cup win
England’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup victory was watched by over 80,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday. The official attendance for the final was 80,462, though this figure was beaten by the 90,293 that watched India vs Pakistan earlier in the tournament. England beat Pakistan by five wickets to lift the …
Australia’s T20 title defence to begin with sold-out game against New Zealand
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which will begin on Sunday with Sri Lanka vs Namibia and UAE vs Netherlands, will see hosts Australia defend its title against New Zealand in front of a sell-out crowd. Australia will face New Zealand on October 22 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) (pictured). Over 600,000 tickets have …
PCB buoyed by success of Pakistan-England T20 series
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has hailed the success of the recently concluded T20 international series against England, with stadium attendance of 97.35% across the seven games marking a record for a series in the country. England’s 4-3 series win over four games in Karachi and three in Lahore from September 20 to …
Seat Unique becomes official premium ticketing partner of Edgbaston
Premium marketplace Seat Unique has become the official premium ticketing partner of Birmingham cricket ground, Edgbaston. The deal will last four years and will see Seat Unique power Edgbaston’s premium ticket sales. Fans will be able to purchase premium tickets to watch Warwickshire and England play at Edgbaston through Seat Unique’s online platform, including tickets …