Edgbaston Cricket Ground Birmingham — Birmingham Phoenix Home | The Hundred

Edgbaston Cricket Ground has a capacity of 25,000 spectators, making it the fourth-largest cricket venue in England after Lord's, Old Trafford, and The Oval. A major £42 million redevelopment — approved by Birmingham City Council — will enhance the ground further ahead of the 2027 Ashes Test, including a new 146-bed Radisson Red hotel with pitch-view rooms.

Edgbaston Cricket Ground is the home of Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred. Both the Birmingham Phoenix men's and women's teams play their home group-stage fixtures at Edgbaston, with all Hundred matches staged as double-headers (women's and men's matches on the same day).

The easiest option is the dedicated 501 Shuttle Bus, which runs directly from Smallbrook Queensway outside New Street Station to Edgbaston for all major matches and selected Hundred fixtures. Return tickets cost £5 (adults) and £3.50 (children), purchased from the driver. Alternatively, National Express buses 45 and 47 run from the city centre to Pershore Road, a 2-minute walk from the ground. A signed walking route takes approximately 35 minutes.

Limited pre-bookable parking is available for major matches at official off-site locations — visit edgbaston.com or parkthecar.com to reserve in advance. The closest car park is the Nature Centre at Queen's Ride off Bristol Road (postcode B5 7RL), approximately a 5-minute walk. Accessible Blue Badge parking is available by advance reservation only at tickets.edgbaston.com. During major matches, Edgbaston Road is closed to through traffic.

Edgbaston has a reputation for producing the most electric Test match atmosphere in England. England's record at Edgbaston is better than at any other home ground — the passionate Midlands crowd is famous for creating an intense, intimidating environment for visiting teams. The Pavilion End roar when England take a wicket is considered one of the great sounds in world sport. The ground is consistently cited by players and commentators as their favourite venue to watch and play cricket in England.

Edgbaston is renowned for its award-winning food and drink. The ground has an exclusive catering partnership with Fordhall Farm — a community-owned organic farm — which provides high-quality, sustainably sourced produce throughout the ground. Options include halal, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices. Note: alcohol brought from outside the ground is not permitted for Hundred, international, or Vitality Blast fixtures. The venue operates a cashless payment system.

Yes. The Edgbaston Stadium Tour (approx. 90 minutes, £18 for adults, £10 for children) covers the England and Warwickshire changing rooms, the outfield, the Learning Centre and Museum (one of the largest cricket memorabilia collections in England), and the indoor training centre. Interactive umpiring exhibits and a five-minute ground history film are included. Book at edgbaston.com.

Yes. Edgbaston has dedicated wheelchair viewing areas in the West Upper Stand, South Stand Lower, and at pitch level in the Eric Hollies Stand — all accessible via elevators at Main Reception (E4/E5). Easy Access and Ambulant Disabled seating is in the South Lower Stand. Blue Badge parking requires advance reservation. A Sensory Room is available for neurodivergent fans. Contact tickets@edgbaston.com or 0844 847 1902 to arrange accessible tickets and facilities.

Bags are permitted at Edgbaston but are subject to search on entry. Alcohol brought from outside the ground is not permitted for Hundred, international, or T20 Blast fixtures. Soft drinks in sealed plastic bottles are generally allowed — check edgbaston.com for the current matchday policy before attending. Glass containers are prohibited. Security checks are thorough on major matchdays — allow extra time at the gates.

Birmingham's Clean Air Zone (CAZ) covers the area within the A4540 Middleway inner ring road. Edgbaston Cricket Ground itself is outside the CAZ, so driving to the ground does not automatically incur a charge. However, if you drive through the CAZ area (for example, travelling through the city centre), non-compliant vehicles may be charged £8 per day. Check your vehicle's compliance at the Government vehicle checker (brum.breathes.com) before driving. Public transport is recommended for all visitors.

The most famous record at Edgbaston is Brian Lara's 501 not out for Warwickshire against Durham in June 1994 — the highest individual score in first-class cricket history. Lara faced 427 balls during a partnership of 314 with Keith Piper, overtaking Hanif Mohammad's previous record of 499 set in 1959. The bat used for the innings is on display in the Edgbaston Learning Centre and Museum as part of the ground tour.

Birmingham Phoenix home fixtures in The Hundred take place every August across four home double-header matchdays. In 2026 there are four home matches with all scheduled as double-headers. Match dates and times are published at thehundred.com and edgbaston.com. Gates typically open two hours before the first match begins. Check your ticket in The Hundred app for exact start times as these vary by fixture.