Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Hospitality – Test Match 2025

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Emirates Old Trafford, located in Greater Manchester, England, is one of the UK’s most iconic and historic cricket venues. Established in 1857, it has been the home of Lancashire County Cricket Club since 1864 and is renowned for hosting significant international matches and memorable cricketing moments.


🏟️ Key Facts

  • Full Name: Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground

  • Opened: 1857

  • Capacity:

    • Domestic: 19,000

    • International: 26,000

    • Concerts: Up to 65,000

  • Ends: James Anderson End (formerly Pavilion End) and Brian Statham End

  • Floodlights: Installed in 2011

  • Location: Talbot Road, Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, M16 0PX


🏏 Historical Highlights

  • First Test Match: Held in 1884, making it the second-oldest Test venue in England after The Oval.

  • Notable Performances:

    • In 1956, England’s Jim Laker achieved a record-breaking 19 wickets for 90 runs in a single Test match, a feat unmatched in Test and first-class cricket.

    • In 1990, a 17-year-old Sachin Tendulkar scored his first Test century here against England.

    • In 1993, Shane Warne bowled the famous “Ball of the Century” to Mike Gatting during an Ashes Test.

  • World Cup Host: Emirates Old Trafford has hosted the Cricket World Cup five times (1975, 1979, 1983, 1999, and 2019), holding the record for the most World Cup matches (17) and semi-finals (5) hosted at a single venue.


🏨 Facilities & Hospitality

  • Hilton Garden Inn Hotel: A 150-room hotel located on-site, with 135 rooms offering views of the pitch.

  • Event Spaces: The venue offers over 3,600m² of event space, including suites and executive boxes, suitable for conferences, exhibitions, and meetings.

  • Dining Options: Two on-site restaurants and a Caffè Nero provide various dining choices for visitors.

  • Fitness Centre: Guests have access to a fitness centre during their stay.


🚉 Accessibility

  • Tram: The Old Trafford Metrolink station is adjacent to the ground, providing convenient access.

  • Train: Manchester Piccadilly, Deansgate Castlefield, and Victoria stations are within 5 miles of the venue, with tram connections available.

  • Car: The ground is easily accessible via the M60 motorway, with parking facilities available nearby.


🎤 Concerts & Events

Emirates Old Trafford is also a popular venue for large-scale concerts, having hosted artists such as Radiohead, Coldplay, Beyoncé, and The Killers. The venue’s capacity for concerts can reach up to 65,000 spectators.


📅 Upcoming Fixtures

In 2025, Emirates Old Trafford is set to host:Eventmasters Hospitality

  • England vs. India: Test Match

  • England vs. South Africa: Vitality IT20

These matches are part of the international cricket calendar and are expected to attract significant attention.

Emirates Old Trafford hospitality packages provide you with the perfect opportunity to entertain your valued clients and guests at world-class cricket in 2025. The Point is one of the most recognisable structures in sport, and the first-class hospitality on offer inside this fantastic facility perfectly complements the action on the pitch.

England v South Africa – IT20 2025

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Friday 12th September 2025 England are going to be taking on South Africa in an IT20 at the historic Old Trafford, with the two powerhouses of cricket set to go toe to toe on Friday 12th September 2025.

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