T20 Blast 2026 Stadiums List: Every Ground, Every Group, Every Detail

The summer fixture list is out. The squads are named.

Now comes the part that actually determines your plans — working out which grounds matter, what they offer, and whether you can get a ticket.

The T20 Blast 2026 spreads 115 matches across 18 stadiums between 22 May and 18 July. Some of those grounds hold 30,000 people.

Some hold 4,500. Each one feels different, plays differently, and suits different types of fans.

T20 Blast 2026 Stadiums List

The full T20 Blast 2026 stadiums list is below — broken by group, built for anyone making decisions about where to watch this summer.

T20 Blast 2026 Stadiums List: All 18 Venues at a Glance

Three groups. Eighteen counties. One competition that turns every county ground into somewhere worth visiting for two months of the year.

Group A (North): Six Grounds Worth Knowing

Group A is the most northern of the three, with grounds spread from Chester-le-Street down to Derby. The group contains two of England’s most-attended county grounds, a pair of intimate venues that punch well above their size, and the fixture that English domestic cricket has been waiting years for.

• Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester — Lancashire Lightning

Capacity 26,000. Lancashire’s home since 1864, now one of the most modern county venues in the country after a comprehensive redevelopment completed in 2013. Old Trafford’s floodlights, hotel, and hospitality facilities make it one of the better grounds for an evening out that extends beyond the cricket itself. The unmissable fixture here in 2026 is the first-ever T20 Roses double header on 10 July — Lancashire and Yorkshire meeting in T20 format at Old Trafford for the first time.

• Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds — Yorkshire

Eighteen thousand, three hundred and fifty seats. A Test ground since 1899, which gives you a sense of how much history is packed into this corner of Leeds. Evening T20 cricket at Headingley is distinctively loud — the stands feel compressed, and the atmosphere builds quickly. The pitch tends to do something early for the seamers before the short square boundaries reassert themselves in favour of batting. Headingley is also one of seven T20 Blast 2026 venues hosting the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

• Trent Bridge, Nottingham — Notts Outlaws

Trent Bridge plays fast. A 17,500-capacity ground with true bounce, good carry, and pitch surfaces that have long been regarded as the most batter-friendly in English county cricket. The Outlaws are two-time champions (2017, 2020) and consistently attract high-quality overseas players. If the schedule throws up a Trent Bridge fixture with two strong batting lineups, scores above 200 are a genuine possibility.

• Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street — Durham

The Riverside holds up to 15,000 with temporary stands and was built in 1995 as a purpose-designed international venue for the North-East. Durham are not a county to discount in white-ball cricket — they reached the 2024 Vitality Blast Final and have a squad built for the format. For fans unable to get a ticket, Durham is one of the counties that reliably stream home Blast matches free on YouTube.

• Grace Road, Leicester — Leicestershire Foxes

Twelve thousand capacity, but a ground that feels tighter and more immediate than the numbers suggest. Leicestershire Foxes hold three T20 Blast titles — a joint record for the most in the competition’s history — which tends to catch people off guard, given the modest scale of their home ground. This is the kind of venue where the gap between the crowd and the players feels genuinely small.

• County Ground, Derby — Derbyshire Falcons

A compact 9,500-capacity ground with short boundaries that regularly produce high-scoring, momentum-driven T20 cricket. Derbyshire have been developing aggressive batting talent in recent seasons, and their home conditions suit that approach. No match at Derby tends to stay predictable for long.

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Group B (Central): From Finals Day to the Cathedral Ground

Group B covers more geographical and atmospheric ground than any other group — from the biggest T20 occasion in English domestic cricket at Edgbaston, down through the West Midlands, South West, and Wales.

• Edgbaston, Birmingham — Warwickshire Bears

The home of Finals Day. Edgbaston has hosted the T20 Blast’s showpiece event since 2013 and does it better than any other ground in England. Capacity is 25,000, the ground operates cashlessly, and the Hollies Stand generates a noise level that tends to surprise first-time visitors. Men’s Finals Day 2026 is Saturday, 18 July — two semi-finals across the afternoon, the final under the lights in the evening. Beyond the Blast, Edgbaston opens the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, staging England vs Sri Lanka and India vs Pakistan in the group stage.

• County Ground, Taunton — Somerset

The defending champions come back to Taunton having won their third T20 Blast title in 2025. The ground holds 6,500 — small, but compensated for by a pitch that consistently produces the kind of totals that make T20 cricket worth watching. Somerset open their title defence against Hampshire Hawks, a rematch of the 2025 final. That fixture is as close to a season-defining opening night as a county ground can offer.

• Sophia Gardens, Cardiff — Glamorgan

Wales’ only Blast venue, with a capacity of 15,643 and some of the most accessible ticket pricing in the competition. Advance group bookings start from £13 per adult — cheaper than most domestic sporting events anywhere in Britain. Sophia Gardens has hosted international cricket and is a group-stage venue for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. For fans in South Wales or the West, it is a straightforward and genuinely affordable option.

• County Ground, Bristol — Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire are the 2024 T20 Blast champions, and Bristol’s Nevil Road is another ground pulling double duty this summer as an ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 venue. The pitch here offers seam bowlers more assistance than most county grounds, which tends to make first-innings totals harder to read. Capacity sits at around 7,000 for domestic matches.

• County Ground, Northampton — Northants Steelbacks

The Steelbacks won the Blast in 2013 and 2016 — two titles that rarely feature in the casual retelling of the competition’s history, but that sit on the board regardless. The ground holds around 6,500, with compact dimensions and short boundaries that make matches here difficult to predict. Sides with strong finishing batters tend to enjoy their trips to Northampton.

• New Road, Worcester — Worcestershire Rapids

Four thousand, five hundred seats and one of the most distinctive backdrops in English cricket. Worcester Cathedral stands directly beyond the far boundary at New Road, making it instantly recognisable and unlike anywhere else on the circuit. Worcestershire won the Blast in 2018. The 2026 season brings a first-ever Blast fixture between Worcestershire and Kent Spitfires on 3 July — a new matchup at one of the prettiest grounds in the country.

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Group C (South): England’s Biggest Grounds and Oldest Rivalries

Group C carries the heaviest concentration of large-capacity international venues. Lord’s and the Kia Oval alone account for over 55,000 seats between them. The group also contains the ground where T20 cricket was first played in England, and the venue hosting this summer’s Women’s T20 World Cup Final.

• Lord’s Cricket Ground, London — Middlesex

The biggest cricket ground in England at 30,000. Lord’s is the MCC headquarters, the home of Middlesex, and the venue opening the T20 Blast 2026 season on Friday, 22 May with a men’s and women’s double header against Kent. Lord’s also hosts the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final on 5 July — the centrepiece match of the biggest women’s cricket event staged in England in a generation. Tickets from £33 for adults; Under-16s pay £1 on Sundays, with automatic discounts for groups of six or more.

• Kia Oval, London — Surrey

England’s first-ever Test match was played here in 1880. The Kia Oval holds 25,500, and its batting-friendly surface reliably produces some of the highest T20 scores in the county calendar. Surrey, led by Sam Curran, are among the pre-tournament favourites. The Oval hosts Women’s Finals Day on Friday, 17 July 2026, the day before the men’s equivalent at Edgbaston — and stages both Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals in early July.

• Utilita Bowl, Southampton — Hampshire Hawks

A 15,000-capacity venue opened in 2001, making it one of England’s newer international grounds. Hampshire Hawks hold three T20 Blast titles — a record shared across just a handful of counties. The Utilita Bowl offers balanced pitch conditions, an on-site hotel for away fans travelling to Southampton, and reliable facilities for large crowds.

• St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury — Kent Spitfires

Up to 15,000 capacity and a cricketing history at this ground stretching back to 1847. Canterbury Week — a festival of cricket at St Lawrence since 1842 — is one of the longest-running traditions in the English game. Kent face a competitive Group C draw in 2026, and first-time visitors to St Lawrence often find the ground’s dimensions and surface take some adjustment. The 2026 season includes a first-ever Blast fixture against Worcestershire Rapids on 3 July.

• County Ground, Hove — Sussex Sharks

Sussex Sharks played in the first domestic T20 match ever staged in England on 13 June 2003, a fact the county knows well and wears with appropriate pride. The 1st Central County Ground holds 5,500, positioned close enough to the Brighton seafront that evening fixtures carry a distinctly different feel from inland county grounds. The 2026 season introduces a first-ever Blast fixture against Leicestershire Foxes on 5 June. Blast Passes from £120 adults; £35 children.

• County Ground, Chelmsford — Essex

Around 6,000 capacity, fast trains from London Liverpool Street, and a county that consistently brings competitive white-ball squads to the Blast. Chelmsford is one of the most practical grounds for London-based fans who want T20 cricket without the Lord’s or Oval ticket price. The compact dimensions suit aggressive batting and make for entertaining viewing from almost any seat.

Finals Day, Knockouts, and the Route to Edgbaston

Eight sides qualify for the quarter-finals — the top two from each group, plus the two best third-placed sides. Higher-ranked qualifiers host their quarter-final at home.

Women’s Finals Day and Men’s Finals Day on consecutive days at two separate major venues is a first in the competition’s history — and a genuine statement of intent about how English cricket is treating both formats in 2026.

Ticket Prices at T20 Blast 2026 Hosting Grounds

Every county handles its own ticketing independently. No central national portal exists — find direct links via the ECB Vitality Blast official page.

Seven T20 Blast 2026 Grounds Also Hosting the Women’s T20 World Cup

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 runs in England from 12 June to 5 July, sitting directly inside the Blast group stage window. Seven grounds appear in both competitions.

Fans planning to attend both tournaments should check schedules at these seven grounds in June — some Blast home fixtures may sit adjacent to World Cup match days at the same venues.

Watching the T20 Blast 2026 From Home

Durham, Lancashire, and Middlesex stream home Blast fixtures free on YouTube — full match coverage with local commentary — for fans who cannot make the ground.

Key Dates for T20 Blast 2026

FAQs

• How many stadiums are used in the T20 Blast 2026?

Eighteen stadiums across England and Wales host the T20 Blast 2026 — one per county, across three regional groups running from 22 May to 18 July.

• Where is the T20 Blast 2026 Men’s Finals Day?

Edgbaston in Birmingham hosts Men’s Finals Day on Saturday, 18 July 2026, with two semi-finals in the afternoon and the final under floodlights in the evening.

• Where is Women’s Finals Day for the T20 Blast 2026?

The Kia Oval in London hosts Women’s Finals Day on Friday, 17 July 2026 — the day before the men’s equivalent at Edgbaston.

• What is the largest T20 Blast 2026 venue?

Lord’s Cricket Ground in London is the largest at 30,000 capacity, followed by Emirates Old Trafford at 26,000 and the Kia Oval at 25,500.

• Which T20 Blast 2026 ground has the cheapest tickets?

Sophia Gardens in Cardiff has the lowest advance pricing, with adult group tickets from £13. Trent Bridge offers strong value for a large venue at £10 per adult.

• Which T20 Blast 2026 grounds are also hosting the Women’s T20 World Cup?

Seven grounds appear in both: Edgbaston, Lord’s, Kia Oval, Emirates Old Trafford, Headingley, County Ground Bristol, and Sophia Gardens Cardiff. The Women’s T20 World Cup runs from 12 June to 5 July — directly inside the Blast group stage.

Conclusion:

Eighteen grounds. Three groups. Two Finals Days on consecutive evenings at two of England’s great cricket venues.

The T20 Blast 2026 is built to give fans as many options and entry points as possible — from a £10 ticket at Trent Bridge to a sold-out Finals Day at Edgbaston.

The most important thing this list tells you is that there is no wrong choice. Every venue on the circuit offers a different experience.

Pick the ground that fits your circumstances, book before the good seats go, and let the cricket take care of the rest.

Book Your Ground

Individual match tickets are sold through each county’s own website.

The ECB Vitality Blast page carries direct links to all 18 county ticketing portals.

Bank Holiday weekend fixtures in late May and Finals Day at Edgbaston are historically the quickest to sell — if either is on your radar, there is no advantage in waiting.