Register for exclusive access to match tickets

As Sussex fans you now have the opportunity to register for exclusive access to purchase your match tickets for the 2024 season.

The window to register for tickets for the County Championship, T20 Vitality Blast, Metro Bank One Day, and Southern Vipers games is now open until Thursday 1st February at 4pm.

Fans who register before this time will be able to purchase tickets for every individual match this season from 10am on Friday 2nd February, until they go on general sale at 10am on Friday 9th February.

How do I register for exclusive ticket access?

To register your for the exclusive window, please click here and visit our ticketing website. 

Please note: Your contact details, including an up-to-date mobile number need to be updated in order to register. You can do this by clicking the profile icon on the top right of the ticketing site once you are logged in. 

Why should I register?

By registering for priority access, you’ll ensure you get to choose the tickets and seats you like before they go on sale to the general public.

If you’re purchasing T20 match tickets, you’ll also ensure that you secure your tickets at the early bird prices. 

What fixtures can I buy tickets for?

You will be able to purchase tickets to every home game across the County Championship, all home group matches in the T20 Vitality Blast and Metro Bank One Day Cup, as well as Southern Vipers games. 

Plus, once again you’ll be able to purchase our One Day Cup Pass, giving you entry to all four home group games in the Metro Bank One Day Cup for the price of two!

What is a One Day Cup Pass?

A One Day Cup Pass is your ticket to all four home games in the group stages of the Metro Bank One Day Cup. And the best part? It costs the same as two individual match tickets.

So, if you’re looking at purchasing a ticket to a single Metro Bank One Day Cup match, why not buy a Pass and come to see every game in the competition throughout August. 

When is the deadline to register?

The deadline to register your interest for the exclusive purchase window is Thursday 1st February at 4pm. 

When can I purchase tickets?

If you’ve registered for the priority window before the deadline, you will then be able to purchase tickets for the games of your choice from 10am on February 2nd until they go on general sale to the public at 10am on Friday 9th February. 

Can I still purchase a Membership and Blast Pass for 2024?

Yes! Memberships and Blast Passes are still available for the 2024 season. Please visit the ticketing website to get yours today. 

Time is running out to secure your seat at every T20 Vitality Blast home group game in 2024! More than 75% of Blast Passes have already been snapped up.

The Blast Pass saves you money and guarantees your seat at each of the seven T20 Vitality Blast home games at The 1st Central County Ground. If you still have questions, why not visit our Blast Pass FAQ webpage. 

Purchasing your Blast Pass means you can see the Sharks in action in 2024 for less than £20 per game!

Or, if you're ready to secure yours, visit the ticketing website now to make your purchase. See you next summer. #SharkAttack

Last week Fynn Hudson-Prentice was presented with the Sussex Cricket Society Player of the Year Award by David Gower at The 1st Central County Ground.

Over 130 Society members and special guests Fynn Hudson-Prentice and Les Lenham enjoyed lunch and an excellent talk from David Gower on Wednesday in Cow Corner.  

Sussex Cricket Society members were treated to a great lunch and a fun, entertaining and informative afternoon. 

What is the Sussex Cricket Society?

The Sussex Cricket Society was formed on 6 April 1965 from a happy thought by Alan Oakman, the former Sussex and England cricketer.

The aims and objectives of the Society are "To further cricket interest and enthusiasm and to provide a source of contact between cricket lovers and to promote and conduct meetings, social functions and other gatherings." 

To this end the Society holds 6 monthly meetings from October through to March.

If you wish to join you the Society for their next event, it is a lunch with Geoff Miller on Wednesday 14th February.  

If you aren't already a member you can join for just £20 by visiting: www.sussexcricketsociety.org  

This week we caught up with Sussex Head Coach to reflect on his first year in the job, how the squad is shaping up for 2024, plus Paul exclusively reveals who will captain the sides in 2024. 

Check out the exclusive interview below.

Grab your 2024 Blast Pass

Time is running out to secure your seat at every T20 Vitality Blast home group game in 2024! More than 75% of Blast Passes have already been snapped up.

The Blast Pass saves you money and guarantees your seat at each of the seven T20 Vitality Blast home games at The 1st Central County Ground. If you still have questions, why not visit our Blast Pass FAQ webpage. 

Purchasing your Blast Pass means you can see the Sharks in action in 2024 for less than £20 per game!

Or, if you're ready to secure yours, visit the ticketing website now to make your purchase. See you next summer. #SharkAttack

In this week’s Winter Watch we bring you news of an incredible 17th first-class double century for Cheteshwar Pujara, as well as updates on the form of Daniel Hughes and Nathan McAndrew in the Big Bash. Plus, news of more runs and wickets for a Sussex duo Oli Carter and Dan Ibrahim. 

Double delight for Puj

New year, same Cheteshwar. The Indian Test legend showed exactly why Sussex fans are so excited to see him back at The 1st Central County Ground for a third season, when he made just his 17th double-ton in first-class cricket.

His unbeaten 243 came in 356 deliveries at a strike rate of 68.25, a knock that included thirty 4’s. Well played, Puj!

There was also two wickets for Jaydev Unadkat who plays for the same team as Pujara in the Ranji Trophy.

More wickets for McAndrew

Nathan McAndrew’s fruitful winter continued as he delivered his best bowling figures in this year’s Big Bash, as he took 2-27 from 4 overs in a 7-wicket defeat to the Perth Scorchers, only to go one better in the following game today when he took another 2 wickets for just 17 runs against the Sydney Thunder.

Hughes returns with runs

Daniel Hughes made a successful return to his Sydney Sixers side last week, as he made 41 from 32 balls, including four 4s and one 6, helping the Thunder to a 7-wicket victory over the Melbourne Stars.

Hughes didn’t feature in the Sydney Thunder vs Sixers derby, but will be in contention for selection after the Sixers secured their place in the finals of the competition.

Carter and Ibrahim lead the way for Newcastle

After coming close on two occasions, Oli Carter reached three figures for the first time this season for his Australian club, Newcastle City. His 113 runs came with support from Sussex teammate Dan Ibrahim, who also made 40 and took 3 wickets, conceding just 10 runs along the way.

Day two of that fixture continues tomorrow, to keep up to date with their progress, click here.

Listen to an exclusive BBC Sport Sussex feature with Sussex's very own Alfie Pyle. He spoke to Tim Durrans about his journey from Super 1s to Sussex D40 to representing England.

You can listen to the full 18 minute interview on the BBC Sounds website. 

Sussex Cricket is delighted to announce that Sean Hunt has signed a two-year contract extension with the club.

The new deal will see the 22-year-old left-arm seamer extend his stay with the club until at least 2026.

Hunt, who came through the Surrey academy system, signed for Sussex in 2021 and made his debut that summer, taking 3-47 as Sussex drew with Lancashire.

Since his debut, Hunt has gone on to feature in 19 first-class fixtures for Sussex, taking 45 wickets at an economy of 3.72.

In 2023 his season was impacted by injury, but he returned to the side at the back end of the season taking 14 wickets in 5 first-class games, helping Sussex to finish just outside of the promotion spots in Division 2.

Speaking on the extension, Sean said: “I am really pleased to have signed an extension with Sussex. I feel at home here.

“I thoroughly enjoyed working with Paul and the staff last year. It’s very exciting to be a part of such as talented group and I’m excited to see what we can accomplish in 2024.”

Sussex Head Coach, Paul Farbrace added: “I’m delighted Sean has extended his contract with us. He was one of our real breakthroughs last summer. Sean grew in confidence and started to show the quality that he has. 

"He is a fantastic team man, really popular with everyone at the club, and a player we all want to succeed. 

"The whole coaching and support staff are rightly very proud of Sean and all have really high hopes for his continued development and progress."

2024 Memberships

Join Good Old Sussex by the Sea to ensure your seat at all County Championship and Metro Bank One Day Cup games, plus, a whole range of additional benefits, such as guest passes and discounts on food and drink in Sussex Cricket bars (Griegs and Pavilion). 

Once you've purchased your membership, all that is left to do is keep an eye out for the 2024 fixtures and plan your summer full of action-packed cricket at The 1st Central County Ground. 

Membership packs will be sent out to all members prior to the 2024 season getting underway.

To find out more, visit: https://sussexcricket.co.uk/2024-membership

Sussex Cricket can today confirm the departure of seamer Jamie Atkins, who will now pursue a career outside of the professional game.

Atkins made his debut for Sussex at 18 years of age and went on to make 8 first-class and 1 List-A appearance for the Club, taking a total of 24 wickets.

Jamie said: “I’d like to thank Sussex for the 3 years I’ve had as a cricketer, helping me to fulfil a dream of mine since I was a kid.  

"I’m disappointed I didn’t push on from a good start in 2021, however I’ve had time to move on and start thinking about life after cricket.

"I’d like to thank the lads in the dressing room who made life as a professional cricketer a joy to be with.

"I’ll keep supporting the boys and staying in touch with the club, and I’m looking forward to seeing them push for promotion next year! GOSBTS.”

Sussex Head Coach, Paul Farbrace added: “We all wish Jamie well as he leaves the Club. He will always be welcome back at Hove. In my short term at the Club, he has been a joy to work with and has been an incredibly popular member of the squad.

"We have offered him any help and support that he needs as he develops a career away from Sussex Cricket.”

Everyone at Sussex Cricket would like to wish Jamie all the best in his future endeavours. GOSBTS

Today everyone at Sussex Cricket remembers Matthew Hobden, on the anniversary of his death. 

Matthew sadly passed away on 2nd January 2016. He has made List-A debut for Sussex in 2013, before going on to make his first-class debut in 2014. 

He played 10 County Championship matches in 2015 and was named in the fast-bowling group for the Potential England Performance Programme. 

Sussex continue to honour the memory of Matthew at The 1st Central County Ground with his image displayed for all to see on the Shark Stand, as well as with a memorial tree which spectators can visit and remember him when at the ground.

Once a Shark, always a Shark. Rest in peace, Matthew. 

With 2023 coming to a close, we’ve had a look back at some of the standout moments of the season across all Sussex teams and picked out the best moments from the year for you to cast your minds back and remember.

Smith half-century at The 1st Central County Ground

It was an arrival of a modern great in May that drew the masses to Hove. Steve Smith’s signature for three games divided opinion across the game, however that didn’t stop the fans flocking to see him turn out against Glamorgan.

Having yet to score significant runs in his first two appearances, Smith made sure he put on a display of technical brilliance when he made 89 from 183 balls in front of the Sussex Members.

Not only did he make his maiden half-century for Sussex, but he also even managed to pick up two wickets, including that of his fellow Australian Michael Neser.

Those who did make the trip to Hove were also treated to the sight of Ollie Robinson pinning Marnus Labuschagne lbw before hurtling down towards the Sea End in celebration.

James Coles announces himself

It was something of a breakout season for James Coles, who managed to outshine the arrival of Steve Smith at The 1st Central Ground as he cruised to his highest first-class score (at the time) of 138 against Glamorgan.

Fans had packed into the ground to see Smith take on Labuschagne prior to an eagerly awaited Ashes Series in England, but it was the young Coles who stole the show.

However, it was not long until he went one better. In July, Derbyshire were the visitors to Hove when Coles made yet another career-best, reaching 180 off 264 balls, a knock that included 23 fours and 2 sixes.

Plenty more from Coles to come in 2024.

El Clasicoast doesn’t disappoint

The Blast match that had it all. With the Sky cameras and rivals Hampshire in town, the Sharks put on an incredible display of power-hitting and exceptional fielding to win a nail biting T20 classic.

First, Oli Carter bludgeoned his way to maiden T20 half-century, making 64 from 33 balls, including 6 fours and 4 sixes as the Sharks set the Hawks 184 to win.

What followed was arguably two of the greatest piece of fielding seen in T20 Blast history.

With the Hawks closing in on victory, Harrison Ward defied the odds to save a certain maximum in front of the dugouts, only for Brad Currie to somehow go one better.

The visitors required 23 from 11 and looked to be in the driving seat, before Currie pulled off what has been dubbed the greatest catch of all time, again stopping an almost certain six.

Here’s a recap of that moment

Sussex Women win T20 gold

It was another successful season for the Sussex Women’s team who stepped out into the middle of The 1st Central County Ground in May at T20 Finals Day looking to secure back-to-back T20 titles.

First up was a semi-final against Berkshire CCC and it was the Sussex bowling attack that ensured a place in the final.

After a sublime knock from Mary Taylor (82*) Sussex set Berkshire 137 to win, however the bowlers ensured that Berkshire would not get close to that tally.

Wickets from both Mary and Millie Taylor, as well as contributions from Chiara Green and Linsey Smith helped Sussex to setup an El Clasicoast final against Hampshire.

Sussex skipper Georgia Adams won the toss and elected to bat, a choice that would pay off thanks to knocks from overseas keeper-batter Nicole Faltum (37), Linsey Smith (24*) and a useful 18 from Adams herself.

With that Hampshire were set 123 to win the title, who looked to have made a good start in the chase, thanks to Charlotte Taylor’s opening 44 from 55 balls.

But the Sussex attack fought back. Wickets from Green and Adams halted Hampshire’s progress as they slumped to 97-6 from their 20 overs, crowning Sussex Women T20 champions for the second season running.

VI Sussex Sharks lift T20 trophy

Sussex Women were not the only Sussex team to win T20 gold in 2023. The VI (Visually Impaired) Sussex Sharks side won a trophy of their own in September, seeing off previous holders Somerset along the way.

The semi-final began with trouble, after Sussex opener Mark Oliphant was dismissed with the second ball of the inning, however Mark Bond (52) and Si Ledwith (36) steadied the shit and helped Sussex to 169-3 from 20 overs.

The holders Somerset pushed the game close, but were unable to reach their target, falling just 6 runs short.

The final was far more clear cut. After a terrific effort from the Sussex bowlers, finalists Lancashire could only manage to make it to 71 before being bowled out in the 19th over.

The Sharks wasted no time chasing down their target and with 12.1 overs to spare, made it home to lift the T20 trophy.