Edgbaston Stadium is bringing more international cricket to the West Midlands this summer with the iconic Birmingham venue being awarded a men’s Test match between England and New Zealand, which begins on Thursday 10 June.
Edgbaston will host the second Test of the two-match LV= Insurance series against world number one ranked Test team New Zealand and the Ticket Ballot is now open for applications until 5pm on Thursday 11 February.
“This is a big coup for the West Midlands. Bringing a marquee sporting event to Birmingham as we hopefully start to emerge from COVID is a great opportunity.
Stuart Cain, Chief Executive of Warwickshire CCC and Edgbaston Stadium
“The vaccine programme is really starting to take off so, it would be great if we could be one of the first sporting events in England to welcome crowds back. We did a huge amount of work last summer about the safe return of crowds and are committed to building on this and to working with our key stakeholders to provide the safest possible environment for everyone in attendance.
“Having a major Commonwealth nation in the city for five days also gives us a platform to push the Commonwealth Games and we will work with Birmingham City Council and the Games organisers to make sure we maximise the opportunities it presents.”
Today’s announcement takes the programme of Major Match cricket at Edgbaston to seven days in 2021, with the venue also hosting the sold-out England men’s Royal London International versus Pakistan on Tuesday 13 July and Vitality Blast Finals Day on Saturday 18 September.
With the award of the Test match, Edgbaston will no longer host the IT20 between England and Sri Lanka.
Cllr Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, said: “This is fantastic news and it would be great to think that by June, at least some spectators might be allowed in to see two top sides in Test match action. Players and cricket fans love coming to Edgbaston and the city of Birmingham is proud to host such a high-profile event.”
The Ticket Ballot for England’s Test match versus New Zealand is once again expected to be the best way to secure tickets. To apply, simply register online at edgbaston.com/ballot.
Donating 2020 Warwickshire Members, 2021 Members and those who accepted credit from our cancelled 2020 Major Matches will have the opportunity to beat the ballot by securing their tickets in the priority booking windows.
Priority Windows
2020 Donating Warwickshire Members
Wednesday 27 January, 10am
2021 Warwickshire Members
Friday 29 January, 10am
2020 Major Match credit holder & Finals Day roll overs
Friday 5 February, 10am
Ballot Closes
Thursday 11 February, 5pm
General Sale
Monday 22 February, 10am
For more information about our Priority Windows and tickets at Edgbaston, please call 0330 551 1994 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday) or email tickets@edgbaston.com.
Limited tickets left for 2023 Major Matches
Only limited tickets are left for our programme of Major Matches in 2023 – with the first four days of our Men’s Ashes Test now sold out.
Over 13,000 tickets have been sold for our Women’s Ashes IT20, while 95% of tickets have gone for our Men’s IT20 against New Zealand. Last few tickets are also left for Vitality Blast Finals Day.
