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T20 cricket returns to Derbyshire this summer with the Vitality Blast!
The Falcons kickstart their home T20 campaign with a double-header on Friday 22 May.
Book now to secure your tickets!
England Women return to The Central Co-op County Ground on Wednesday 20 May (6.30pm scheduled start) for a Vitality IT20 clash with World Champions, New Zealand.
If you are joining us for this fixture, please read the information below which will ensure that your visit is safe, enjoyable and comfortable.
If you have any questions ahead of your visit to The Central Co-op County Ground, please email [email protected]. All ground regulations are subject to change. Thank you for your support.
England Women vs New Zealand Women
Vitality IT20
Wednesday 20 May; 6.30pm scheduled start
The Central Co-op County Ground, Derby
Gates Open: 4.30pm – two hours before the scheduled start of play
First Innings: 6.30pm
Interval: 7.45pm approx
Second Innings: 8.00pm
Close: 9.15pm approx.
Buying in Advance: Tickets are on sale now, priced at £20 for Adults and £5 for Juniors (ages 6-15).
Member Tickets: Derbyshire Members are required to claim a ticket for this fixture at the discounted price of £15 (in advance) or £20 on the day – both saving £5. To find out more, please check your Membership Welcome Pack, or contact the Ticket Office via 01332 388 101, or [email protected].
Buying on the Day: All supporters wishing to buy a ticket on the day will need to do so at the Club’s Matchday Ticket Sales Point. Please see the Ground Map below for the location of the Ticket Sales Point.
Supporters are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance, via the link below, to save time when arriving at the venue. Prices increase on the day.
Supporters with accessibility needs can find more information regarding Tickets & Accessible Parking via our Accessibility Information page.
Please note that ticket scanners will be in operation at ALL gates. All ticket sales must be card/contactless payment only. No cash payments.
Member Guest Passes: Member Guest Passes are not applicable for this fixture.
All official updates on play, which are provided solely by the Match Officials, will be communicated via the Club’s X account HERE and via this ‘Weather Updates’ section.
Check the BBC Weather forecast for Derby HERE.
Gates open 2 hours before the scheduled start of play and we ask all supporters not to arrive before this time.
Club-operated Matchday Car Parks:
– Main Pavilion Car Park (A): Executive Members, Hospitality Guests, Accessibility Car Park Tickets Only
– Frank Whittle Overflow Car Park (B): SOLD OUT
– The Racecourse Car Park (C): Off St Mark’s Road (DE21 6AL) – SOLD OUT
Accessible Car Parking: Accessible Car Parking has sold out. For more information, call 01332 388 101 during our opening hours (Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm), or by emailing [email protected].
Nearby Public Parking:
Arriving by Bus: Derbyshire County Cricket Club is well-connected by a number of bus routes, with a bus stop located just a minute’s walk from the main entrance. Click HERE to plan your route.
Arriving by Train: Derby is on the East Midlands Trains main line with direct trains from London St. Pancras via Leicester from the South, and Sheffield and Chesterfield from the North. Click HERE to plan your journey.
Ground Access by Foot/Public Transport: Pedestrians who walk to the venue or arrive by public transport can enter via the main Pavilion entrance.
Ticket Scanning: Once parked, or at the venue entrance on foot, all supporters will be required to pass through a scanning checkpoint, as directed by signage and on-site stewards. This will be via the main Pavilion entrance. Those who park in the Car Park off Sir Frank Whittle Way will be able to pass through the ticket scanning point on that side of the ground.
You must present your match ticket to be scanned (club-issued printed ticket, printed e-ticket, or e-ticket displayed on a smartphone).
We have registered the following areas on What3Words, making them easier for visitors to The Central Co-op County Ground to locate:
Main pedestrian entrance: artist.renwew.energy
Monarch Security Media Centre: villa.squad.ranks
Monarch Security Pavilion car park: sooner.zest.banana
Racecourse car park: winner.flight.sleepy
Frank Whittle Road overflow car park: bounty.sugar.fears
Matchday Ticket Pod: chins.tens.mostly
Spectator Seating: The ground map above shows spectator seating areas, highlighted in light blue. Seating in the Central Co-op Stand and the adjacent Family Stand is reserved.
All other stands are unreserved seating.
Alcohol Free Stand: The Club’s alcohol free stand is located in between the Monarch Security Business & Media Centre and the Marquee (see Ground Map below). Spectators are not permitted to drink alcohol in this stand.
Disabled Access: Priority seating for supporters with accessibility needs will be available on the front row of the main Falcons Stand and to the back of the Grandstand in designated Accessible Viewing Bays. The use of these bays for this fixture will be on a first-come, first-served and unreserved basis. If any supporter requires assistance with any seating arrangements, please contact your nearest steward. Accessible toilets are located behind the Seat Unique Falcons Stand, in the Pavilion, to the back of the Monarch Security Business & Media Centre and the Ryley Wealth Elite Performance Centre (see Ground Map above).
Own Chairs: Supporters are not permitted to bring their own chairs, or picnic blankets, for this fixture.
Dogs: Supporters are not permitted to bring dogs to this fixture.
FREE Wi-Fi: The Club operates a fast and free Wi-Fi service which is available to all visitors to The Central Co-op County Ground. Simply select ‘Falcons Free Wi-Fi’ at the ground and follow the on-screen prompts to access superfast, free Wi-Fi.
Sensory Room: Book our Sensory Room, in partnership with The Whistle Foundation, now for your upcoming visit to The Central Co-op County Ground.
The room, located on the ground floor Pavilion, will provide a safe space for supporters with sensory issues and is now available to be pre-booked by filling in the form below.
Derbyshire have consulted with charities, as well as other industry-leading sports clubs, when designing and installing the Sensory Room, with several fibre-optic light fittings, 3D wall features, soft seating and more included.
Multi-Faith Room: The Club’s Multi-Faith Room, located beneath the Monarch Security Business & Media Centre, will be open for use by spectators. For assistance, please speak to your nearest steward.
Toilets: Check the ground map above for the location of toilets around the ground. A Changing Places toilet is available behind the Seat Unique Falcons Stand and a key for the facility can be obtained from Main Reception in The Pavilion.
2026 and Life Members will be able to use the Members Lounge as an indoor/balcony viewing area, while catering and bar facilities will be available. Please have your Membership Card ready to present to the steward upon entry. Members are kindly asked to not consume their own food in the Members Lounge or Executive Lounge.
Visiting Members are also permitted to use the Members Lounge.
Executive Members can take advantage of facilities within the Executive Lounge, while the pre-order system for hot food will continue to be in operation. Executive Members have been sent an email with details of how to do this. For any issues linked to pre-ordering, please email [email protected].
The brand-new Falcons FanZone is set to transform the matchday experience at The Central Co-op County Ground, creating a vibrant space for supporters to enjoy before and during play. Designed in response to fan feedback, the FanZone brings together food, entertainment and social spaces to make every visit to the ground more memorable.
More than just an addition to the ground, the FanZone reflects our ongoing commitment to improving the matchday experience at The Central Co-op County Ground. From pre-match meet-ups to mid-innings refreshments, it offers a new social hub for Falcons supporters and a place to enjoy cricket in a more dynamic and engaging way.
Live Music: Soak up the pre-match atmosphere and tune into live music from local artist, Jack Draper, in the Falcons FanZone from 5.30pm!
Activities & Games: Test your batting or bowling skills with our giant inflatable cricket games, delivered by the Derbyshire Cricket Foundation! The fun, free activities take place on the grass back behind the Monarch Security Business & Media Centre.
Meet the Players: Plus, meet the players as the England stars pose for photographs with supporters and take part in signing sessions to round off a great matchday experience at The Central Co-op County Ground.
There will be a wide range of mouth-watering treats available during this fixture, including Burgers and Loaded Fries, as well as the ever-popular Woodfired Pizza Van and, new for 2026, authentic Indian cuisine.
Plus, tingle your taste buds with Mexican Street Food, or treat yourself to sweet or savoury waffles, as well as ice cream. For the latest tasty vegetarian and vegan options, please speak to the vendors in the food village.
Falcons & Boundary Bar: The Falcons and Boundary Bar will be open for supporters to purchase a variety of drinks, as well as cold snacks.
Water Refill Stations: Free-to-use water refill stations are located outside of the Pavilion, the Ryley Wealth Elite Performance Centre and to the side of the Boundary Bar. Supporters can refill their own bottles, or purchase reusable cups from the Club Shop.
Bringing Own Refreshments: Spectators are permitted to bring their own refreshments to this fixture, however alcohol is not permitted. This includes products sold as Zero/Low Alcohol. Vendors on site offer a wide range of zero and low alcohol options for sale.
Reusable Drinkware: As part of our Sustainability commitments, the Club operates a Reusable Drinkware policy, details of which can be found HERE. Please note, a £2 refundable deposit will now be taken at point of purchase and refunded once the cup is returned.
Reception in The Pavilion will be open to supporters wishing to purchase tickets for future fixtures/events, or to enquire about Membership.
Club Shop: The Club Shop on site at The Central Co-op County Ground will be open on the matchday. Please check the opening times on the front of the Club Shop.
Online Shop: The Club’s Online Shop is live at derbyshireccc.com, including replica kits and leisurewear, as well as heritage books regarding The Central Co-op County Ground, Derby and Queen’s Park, Chesterfield.
Scorecards: A blank scorecard template can be downloaded for free, HERE. A teamsheet can also be collected from Reception in the Pavilion (please allow time after the toss has been made for the teamsheet to be compiled). As part of the Club’s initiative to reduce paper waste, we encourage supporters to use the Club website for the latest score and team information via our Match Centre (details and link below).
Derbyshire County Cricket Club operates a cashless policy across all Club-managed points of sale on site – from ticket gates, to catering.
All of our catering and bar tills will accept all major debit/credit cards, as well as contactless payment options, including Apple and Android Pay.
First time to The Central Co-op County Ground? Click HERE to view directions.
The Club encourages all visitors to plan their journey in advance and allow plenty of time to access The Central Co-op County Ground.
Click HERE to view the latest roadwork information from Derby City Council.
Supporters can view all the latest travel news and updates around Derby online HERE.
This fixture will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. For clips, stats and a live scorecard, visit our Match Centre via the link below.
Clips and updates will also be provided via our social media channels, so make sure you’re following us on X, Facebook and Instagram.
The only covered seating zone is the Monarch Security Stand.
Executive Members may use the Executive Lounge, while the Members Lounge will be used as an exclusive Members facility.
Supporters are encouraged to check the latest weather forecast before planning their visit and prepare accordingly. While refreshments will be available from outlets around the ground, the Club advises supporters to bring plenty of bottled water.
All official updates on play, which are provided solely by the Match Officials, will be communicated via the Club’s X account HERE and via the ‘Weather Updates’ section at the top of this page.
Check the BBC Weather forecast for Derby HERE.
The Club has set-up a dedicated Members’ information hub on our website via the following link: cricket.derbyshireccc.com/members-hub
You will also be able to access the page under the ‘Membership’ menu on the website homepage at derbyshireccc.com.
This page will be updated throughout the summer to include the latest information on ground entry, Members’ Guest Pass tickets, catering and more. We kindly ask that Members visit that page in the first instance, before contacting the Club.
Derbyshire County Cricket Club are committed to provide the best-possible matchday experience and giving all supporters the opportunity to enjoy cricket.
The Club has introduced the role of Accessibility Liaison Officer to ensure spectators who may have accessibility needs can access the information relevant to them to make their visit as safe and enjoyable as possible.
For full information regarding Accessible Toilets, our Changing Places toilet, Accessible Seating and more, click HERE to visit our Accessibility Information page.
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