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2025 Blast, One Day Cup and County Championship

Match Ticket Options

Your Guide to Sussex Cricket Tickets

Experience Every Format – Your Way.

Welcome to The 1st Central County Ground, the home of Sussex Cricket! We offer a diverse range of match experiences, from explosive T20 nights to serene four-day encounters. Find the perfect cricketing day out for you and your friends or family..

The Explosive Spectacle

Vitality Blast T20

  • The Vibe: Get ready for an electric atmosphere that goes beyond the boundary! Vitality Blast is all about explosive, fast-paced cricket, massive hits, gravity-defying catches, and spectacular fireworks. It's a high-energy T20 night that's affordable, fun, and perfect for everyone looking for a vibrant summer evening out.
  • Who it's for: Groups of friends, families, and anyone looking for a thrilling social experience with non-stop action.
  • General Ticket Prices:
    • Men's Matches & Double Headers: Usually £35
    • Women's Matches: Usually £15
    • Junior tickets often start from £5, Adult tickets from £10 for specific fixtures.

 

 

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All-Day White-Ball Thrills

Metro Bank One Day Cup

  • The Vibe: Enjoy a thrilling day of white-ball cricket that offers a more relaxed pace than the T20 Blast, but still delivers captivating action over a longer format. It's the perfect balance of excitement and a laid-back atmosphere.
  • Who it's for: Fans who enjoy a full day of cricket, perhaps bringing a picnic, and those who appreciate the strategy and rhythm of a longer limited-overs game.
  • General Ticket Prices:
    • Usually from £10 - £20

 

  • Enhance Your Day: Experience the action from the comfort of the Spen Cama Pavilion, with offerings including full English breakfast, a lavish two-course buffet lunch, and cream tea.

 

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The Pure Cricket Experience

Rothesay County Championship

  • The Vibe: Immerse yourself in the calm concentration of traditional red-ball cricket. Listen for the satisfying "thwack of leather on willow" echoing across the ground, interspersed with moments of intense strategy and skill. It's about serenity, patience, and the unfolding drama over four days.
  • Who it's for: Cricket purists, those who appreciate the nuances of the game, and anyone looking for a contemplative and relaxing day at the cricket.
  • General Ticket Prices:
    • Day One: Usually £20
    • Prices for subsequent days may vary depending on the amount of play expected.

 

  • Indulge in Serenity: Our hospitality options for the County Championship offer a refined experience from the Spen Cama Pavilion, including breakfast, a sumptuous carvery lunch, and cream tea.

 

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Never Miss A Match

All One Day Cup Fixtures Directly Downloaded To Your Calendar

We've also included a direct link to book tickets to each game, so you will never miss a match! 

Friday 11 July 2025
Men's T20 Vitality Blast 2025
Ambassador Cruise Line Ground
Essex
19.00
Sussex Sharks
Sunday 13 July 2025
D40 Pursuit
Sussex D40
13.00
Middlesex D40
Sunday 13 July 2025
Men's T20 Vitality Blast 2025
Utilita Bowl
Hampshire Hawks
15.00
Sussex Sharks
Thursday 17 July 2025
Women’s T20 Vitality Blast 2025
Cheltenham College
Gloucestershire
12.00
Sussex Sharks
Thursday 17 July 2025
Men's T20 Vitality Blast 2025
Cheltenham College
Gloucestershire
16.00
Sussex Sharks
Friday 18 July 2025
Men's T20 Vitality Blast 2025
The 1st Central County Ground
Sussex Sharks
18.30
Surrey
Sunday 20 July 2025
Women’s T20 Vitality Blast 2025
The Spitfire Ground
Kent Women
14.30
Sussex Sharks
Tuesday 22 July 2025
Second XI 3 Day Match
Horsham
Sussex 2nd XI
11.00
South Asian Cricket Academy
Tuesday 22 July 2025
County Championship 2025
The 1st Central County Ground, Hove
Sussex
11.00
Essex
Tuesday 22 July 2025
County Championship 2025
The 1st Central County Ground, Hove
Sussex
11.00
Essex
Tuesday 29 July 2025
County Championship 2025
Scarborough
Yorkshire
11.00
Sussex
Monday 8 September 2025
County Championship 2025
The 1st Central County Ground, Hove
Sussex
10.30
Hampshire
Monday 15 September 2025
County Championship 2025
The 1st Central County Ground, Hove
Sussex
10.30
Yorkshire
Wednesday 24 September 2025
County Championship 2025
Visit Worcestershire New Road
Worcestershire
10.30
Sussex
Tuesday 5 August 2025
Men's One Day Cup 2025
South Northumberland CC
Durham Cricket
11.00
Sussex Sharks
Thursday 7 August 2025
Men's One Day Cup 2025
Arundel
Sussex Sharks
11.00
Kent Spitfires
Sunday 10 August 2025
Men's One Day Cup 2025
Middlesex
11.00
Sussex Sharks
Friday 15 August 2025
Men's One Day Cup 2025
The 1st Central County Ground, Hove
Sussex Sharks
14.00
Lancashire
Sunday 17 August 2025
Men's One Day Cup 2025
The County Ground Northampton
Northamptonshire Steelbacks
11.00
Sussex Sharks
Thursday 21 August 2025
Men's One Day Cup 2025
The 1st Central County Ground, Hove
Sussex Sharks
11.00
Somerset
Sunday 24 August 2025
Men's One Day Cup 2025
The 1st Central County Ground, Hove
Sussex Sharks
11.00
Yorkshire
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Men's One Day Cup 2025
Edgbaston
Warwickshire
11.00
Sussex Sharks
Saturday 20 September 2025
Men's One Day Cup 2025
Final at Trent Bridge
TBC
15.23
TBC
Friday 11 July 2025
Men's T20 Vitality Blast 2025
Ambassador Cruise Line Ground
Essex
19.00
Sussex Sharks
Sunday 13 July 2025
Men's T20 Vitality Blast 2025
Utilita Bowl
Hampshire Hawks
15.00
Sussex Sharks
Thursday 17 July 2025
Men's T20 Vitality Blast 2025
Cheltenham College
Gloucestershire
16.00
Sussex Sharks
Friday 18 July 2025
Men's T20 Vitality Blast 2025
The 1st Central County Ground
Sussex Sharks
18.30
Surrey
Saturday 13 September 2025
Men's T20 Vitality Blast 2025
Edgbaston Finals Day
TBC
TBC
TBC
Tuesday 22 July 2025
Second XI 3 Day Match
Horsham
Sussex 2nd XI
11.00
South Asian Cricket Academy
Tuesday 29 July 2025
Second XI 4 Day Match
Rockhampton
Gloucestershire 2nd XI
11.00
Sussex 2nd XI
Monday 1 September 2025
Second XI 4 Day Match
Essex 2nd XI
10.30
Sussex 2nd XI
Monday 8 September 2025
Second XI 4 Day Match
Kidderminster CC
Worcestershire
10.30
Sussex 2nd XI
Thursday 17 July 2025
Women’s T20 Vitality Blast 2025
Cheltenham College
Gloucestershire
12.00
Sussex Sharks
Sunday 20 July 2025
Women’s T20 Vitality Blast 2025
The Spitfire Ground
Kent Women
14.30
Sussex Sharks
Saturday 26 July 2025
Women’s T20 Vitality Blast 2025
Finals Day at The County Ground Northampton
TBC
TBC
TBC
Saturday 2 August 2025
Women’s One Day Cup 2025
The 1st Central County Ground
Sussex Sharks
10.30
Gloucestershire
Saturday 9 August 2025
Women’s One Day Cup 2025
Arundel
Sussex Sharks
10.30
Leicestershire
Saturday 16 August 2025
Women’s One Day Cup 2025
Northamptonshire Steelbacks
10.30
Sussex Sharks
Monday 25 August 2025
Women’s One Day Cup 2025
The 1st Central County Ground, Hove
Sussex Sharks
10.30
Middlesex Women
Saturday 30 August 2025
Women’s One Day Cup 2025
The County Ground, Derby
Derbyshire
10.30
Sussex Sharks
Sunday 14 September 2025
Women’s One Day Cup 2025
Final at Visit Worcestershire New Road
TBC
TBC
TBC
Sunday 13 July 2025
D40 Pursuit
Sussex D40
13.00
Middlesex D40
Sunday 27 July 2025
50-Over Friendly
The 1st Central County Ground
Professional Counties XI
11.00
Pakistan A
Sunday 27 July 2025
D40 Quest
TBC
Sussex D40
13.00
Wales
Tuesday 29 July 2025
Three-Day Friendly
The 1st Central County Ground
Professional Counties XI
11.00
Pakistan A

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