Dean Wilson named as new sponsor of Sussex Cricket League

Dean Wilson Announced as New Sponsor of Sussex Cricket League

The Sussex Cricket Foundation (SCF) are delighted to announce Brighton based solicitors, Dean Wilson LLP as the new headline sponsors of the Sussex Cricket League with immediate effect.

Dean Wilson replace former sponsor, 1st Central, with the league now being referred to as the Dean Wilson Sussex Cricket League.

The 3-year agreement with the Sussex Cricket Foundation will cover the 2025, 2026 and 2027 seasons.

The Sussex Cricket League was originally formed in 2018, with 335 teams across 34 divisions and is known as the world’s largest adult cricket league. 

This saw the merging of four adult cricket leagues into a singular league structure, meeting the needs of all Sussex Cricket Foundations affiliated recreational clubs and players. 

The continued growth of recreational cricket across Sussex in recent years has seen the league grow year on year, and in 2025 it will see an impressive 370 teams compete across 39 divisions.

James Chadburn, Managing Partner at Dean Wilson, expressed his delight at the sponsorship “As a Sussex-based law firm, we are thrilled to support the Sussex Cricket League. 

"This sponsorship aligns perfectly with our geographical roots, the location of our people, and a large proportion of our client base. We are proud to support the thousands of recreational cricketers across the county. 

"At Dean Wilson, we truly 'get' cricket, with many of the firm being passionate cricketers or supporters and a few of us turning out in the league on a regular basis. Personally, I have fond memories of playing league cricket since the mid-90s so I’m delighted we’re able to make a contribution to local cricket and look forward to contributing to the continued growth and success of the league over the coming years.”

The Dean Wilson Sussex Cricket League will again continue to provide clubs with the opportunity to play at the home of Sussex Cricket, by hosting the League T20 Finals Day at the 1st Central County Ground on Sunday 31st August. 

The Dean Wilson Sussex Cricket League will then conclude with its annual end of season dinner on Friday 24th October at The Grand Hotel, Brighton.

Gary Wallis-Tayler, Community Cricket Director at the Sussex Cricket Foundation added: “I am delighted to welcome Dean Wilson as our new league sponsor and supporters of the Foundation. 

The league continues to grow and develop, providing opportunities for many people to access the game and is a model that other counties across the country are starting to follow. 

I am excited to work closely with the team at Dean Wilson over the next 3 years to continue the development of adult league cricket across Sussex.”

For more information on our new sponsors and how to access their legal services please visit https://deanwilson.co.uk/

For further information on the Sussex Cricket Foundation please visit https://sussexcricket.co.uk/sussex-cricket-foundation or contact foundation@sussexcricket.co.uk