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!
The action-packed Vitality Blast Falcons Double Header takes place at The Central Co-op County Ground on Friday 22 May, kicking off with Derbyshire Falcons Women at 2.30pm, followed by the Falcons Men at 6.30pm.
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.
Matchday Information
Falcons Men vs Durham Men & Falcons Women vs Sussex Sharks
Vitality Blast
The Central Co-op County Ground, Derby
Scheduled Timings
Falcons Women vs Sussex Sharks
Gates Open: 1.30pm
Toss: 2.00pm
First Innings: 2.30pm
Interval: 3.45pm approx.
Second Innings: 4.00pm
End of Match: 5.15pm approx.
Falcons Men vs Durham Men
Toss: 6.00pm
First Innings: 6.30pm
Interval: 7.45pm approx.
Second Innings: 8.00pm
End of Match: 9.15pm approx.
Tickets
Buying in Advance: Secure your Falcons Double Header tickets now to guarantee your ticket and avoid missing out.
Tickets for the hugely popular return of the blast are selling fast, but you can book yours now.
Advanced Ticket Prices
Adults £24
Juniors (Under 16s) £5
Students £10
Please note, a ticket is required to watch both games – both fixtures are included in the Double Header ticket.
Group Bookings: Save big with group bookings! Groups of five or more can secure discounts to all Derbyshire home fixtures in 2026.
Bronze Booking: 5 – 7 save 10%
Silver Booking: 8 – 19 save 20%
Gold Booking: 20+ save 30% and Juniors go FREE! (Email [email protected] re free junior offer with groups of 20+)
Earn Your Stripes: If you’ve already purchased tickets for a Derbyshire T20 fixture this summer, you can buy tickets for a second Vitality Blast match and save 20%. Click HERE to find out more.
Accessibility Ticketing: Supporters with accessibility needs can find more information regarding Tickets & Accessible Parking via our Accessibility Information page.
Member Guest Passes: Exclusive to this T20 fixture, members can use their guest passes.
For further information regarding Guest Passes, click HERE to visit the Members’ Hub.
Reciprocal Offers: Reciprocal Offers with other counties are not valid for Twenty20 matches.
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.
Weather Updates
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.
Ground Entry & Parking
Gates open at 1.30pm 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
– Frank Whittle Overflow Car Park (B): Limited pre-purchased match-specific parking. Seasonal Car Park Passes (Members)
– The Racecourse Car Park (C): Off St Mark’s Road (DE21 6AL) – Further pre-purchased match-specific parking. Limited on-the-day parking (if not sold out in advance)
While the Club will always try to accommodate all vehicles visiting the ground, admittance will be on a first come, first served basis. We ask that all visitors try and schedule their arrival at the ground, allowing plenty of time.
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).
What3Words locations:
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
Seating & Viewing
Spectator Seating: The ground map above shows spectator seating areas, highlighted in light blue. Seating in the 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 matchday.
Dogs: Supporters are not permitted to bring dogs to this matchday.
Additional Spectator Facilities
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.
Members Area
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.
Depending on capacity 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].
Falcons FanZone
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.
Music & Entertainment
Live Music: Soak up the pre-match atmosphere and tune into live music from local artists in the Falcons FanZone –
Food & Drink
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.
Children’s Activities
Behind the seating area there will be a two skills challenges, with competitions run by the Derbyshire Cricket Foundation. Test your bowling and throwing skills with the speed cage, before totting up your high score with the batting target test!
Giveaways: From Scatterblasts – your chance to catch a free Vitality Blast T-Shirt during the game – to 4/6 cards, autograph sheets and more, there are plenty of exciting giveaways at The Central Co-op County Ground this summer.
Player Signing Session: Collect autographs from your favourite Derbyshire players at the end of the match. Simply grab yourself a free Autograph Sheet from the giveaway bins around the ground and head towards the Club Shop & Player Dugouts to be led out onto the pitch at the end of the game.
Falcons & Boundary Bar: The Falcons and Boundary Bar will be open for supporters to purchase a variety of hot and cold food, as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. A selection of teas, coffee and hot chocolate will also be available.
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 & Club Shop
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).
Cashless Venue
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.
Directions & Roadworks
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.
Match Centre
These fixtures will be Live Streamed on the club website through our Match Centre.
Clips and updates will also be provided via our social media channels, so make sure you’re following us on X, Facebook and Instagram.
Weather
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.
Further Information for Members
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.
Accessibility Information
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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