Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derby, Derbyshire
About Derbyshire County Cricket Club
The Vitality Blast returns next summer – and you can sign-up now for priority ticket access!
The most explosive form of the game, T20 cricket returns to Derbyshire in 2025, as Samit Patel’s side go in search of silverware.
By signing-up for the Priority Window, you will guarantee access to T20 tickets at the best possible price, meaning you will be able to enjoy next summer’s biggest clashes for less!
2025 Falcons Men’s Vitality Blast Home Fixtures
Northamptonshire Steelbacks, Wednesday 4 June (7pm), The County Ground
Notts Outlaws (The East Midlands Derby), Friday 6 June (7pm), The County Ground
Leicestershire Foxes (Midlands Mania), Saturday 14 June (TBC), Edgbaston
Lancashire Lightning, Friday 20 June (7pm), The County Ground
Yorkshire Vikings, Sunday 6 July (2.30pm), Queen’s Park, Chesterfield
Worcestershire Rapids, Thursday 10 July (7pm), The County Ground
Birmingham Bears (Friday Finale), Friday 18 July (7pm), The County Ground
2025 Derbyshire Falcons Women’s Vitality Blast Home Fixtures
Cricket's most explosive format
The Vitality Blast men’s competition returns in 2025! And you can enjoy the award-winning matchday experience at The County Ground.
T20 cricket is the most explosive form of the game, with action-packed cricket from the first ball to the last, as the best players from the county game, and world-class overseas talent, go head to head.
Derbyshire Falcons T20 cricket is renowned as one of the most inclusive and enjoyable matchday experiences in the country, with wide variety of food and drinks, covering all tastes and dietary needs, a the Family Zone, which offers activities to keep your young ones entertained before the match, and allocated Family Sand seating, to ensure your family can enjoy the action together.
One of the East Midlands's top sports & events venues
The County Ground is one of the premier venues for men and women's cricket in the East Midlands, while we've also played host to the likes of Elton John, Little Mix, D-Block Europe and The Who in concert.
A welcoming atmosphere and lots of action!
Our award-winning matchday experience will create memorable moments for the whole family through the summer, while our famous Fireworks Night & Fun Fair is perfect for grown ups and kids alike to enjoy Saturday 2 November, with Derby's biggest fireworks display and a Fun Fair for the whole family
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Opening Times
- Monday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Thursday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Saturday, Closed
- Sunday, Closed
Saturday, November 2 2024: 16:00 - 21:30
Opening hours vary based on the fixture list and events schedule, for the most up to date opening times, visit derbyshireccc.com.
For Fireworks Night & Fun Fair on Saturday 2 November 2024, gates will open from 4pm, with the fireworks display starting at 7pm (approx).
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (5-15) : £5.00
- Adult (16-18+) : £15.00
Family tickets, which include two adult and two junior tickets, are priced at £35.
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
Food offerings for Vitality Blast fixtures and concerts will be greater than at other matches and events.
Typically, hot food, drinks and snacks can be purchased at The County Ground.
For T20 fixtures: Wood Fired Pizza, Burgers & Fries and a selection of sweet treats are available, as well as a wide range of beverages.
FAQs
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Toilets
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Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Public Transport
Contact Details
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
The County Ground
Nottingham Road
Derby
Derbyshire
DE21 6DA
England
Tel: 01332388101
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
The County Ground is within walking distance of Derby train station and has plenty of well-connected bus routes close by.
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