Not to be confused with the football ground of the same name (only half a mile away), Old Trafford has been home of Lancashire County Cricket Club since 1864.
The ground hosted the first ever Ashes test in 1884, as well as the 1983, 1999 and 2019 Cricket World Cup Semi Final’s.
Tenants: Lancashire County Cricket Club
Opened: 1857
Capacity: 19,000 (Domestic) / 26,000 (International)
Address: Emirates Old Trafford, Talbot Road, Manchester, M16 0PX
Location & Travel to Old Trafford Cricket Ground
The ground sits within the area of Old Trafford in Manchester, approximately 3 miles west of the City Centre.
Airport: Manchester Airport is the third busiest in the UK and serves a number of international destinations. The airport is approximately 9 miles south of Old Trafford and has a train and tram station, where you can travel to the city to connect with the ground.
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Coach: Manchester Coach Station is close to the city centre, about 3 miles from Old Trafford, with tram line 1 and 2 going to the ground.
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Driving: The ground has 4 car parks available, on a first come first served basis, chargeable by the hour. An alternative, is to use the free park and ride on offer at a number of Metrolink stations.
Train: Manchester Piccadilly is the main station in the city, with links to all major cities including Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Newcastle, Sheffield, Southampton and York. From the station, you can catch a Tram straight to Old Trafford.
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Tram: Manchester is served by an extensive tram network, operated by Metrolink. Tram line 1 or 2 both stop at Old Trafford station, directly outside the ground.
Further information can be found on the Club’s Official Website, here.
Tickets at Old Trafford Cricket Ground
Tickets for the 2018 season were priced as follows and can be purchased online through the club website here.
Vitality Blast
- Adults – From £5
- Juniors & Concessions – From £1
Royal London One-Day Cup
- Adults – £15
- Juniors & Concessions – £5
Specsavers County Championship
- Adults – £10
- Juniors & Concessions – £8
- Lunch time Admission – £5
- Groups of 7+ – £8
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Further Information
Lancashire Cricket Official Website
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Last Updated on May 21, 2021 by Sports Tourist