OLD TRAFFORD ASHES CRICKET TICKETS

About

Lancashire County Cricket Club’s home since 1864, Old Trafford is the second oldest test venue, having hosted the first test match in 1884. This ground is one of the most beloved as it has hosted the most number of World Cup matches and the most number of semi-finals. Despite its rich cricket history, Old Trafford lost test status in 2009 but was quickly recovered as £12 million helped establish a higher capacity and modern facilities in the ground. The Old Trafford was the host ground where Shane Warne delivered the “Ball of the century” in 1993 to dismiss Mike Gatting.

One of the Oldest Homes of the Ashes Test Series

The ashes cricket series is an event that gathers the very best of English and Australian cricketers, and as an iconic cricket ground and the second oldest at that, Old Trafford's rich history adds even more excitement to the Ashes Test as its held there every year. Despite a small obstacle in losing test status, since its grand renovation, Old Trafford has come back better than ever to create an enticing atmosphere for the best cricket between England and Australia.

With a capacity of 19,000 domestic seats, this cricket ground is perfect for witnessing the best moments from the Ashes test and boasts many extraordinary stats, such as hosting the most World Cup cricket in history, hosting the Cricket World Cup five times and being the second oldest test venue in Ashes history. Not far from the largest club football stadium in the United Kingdom, the cricket ground is home to the Manchester Cricket Club.

Old Trafford Cricket Ground has always indeed been a great place to be in for the Ashes test series, with the pitch being praised by many. As one of the favourite cricket grounds for the series, when people think of cricket history, it's easy to think of Old Trafford because of how long it's been used for amazing cricket since its development over 100 years ago. Although we also think of it as Old Trafford, it's actually been renamed the Emirates Old Trafford since 2013 after a successful sponsorship deal.

Redeveloped For An Even Better Experience

After losing its test status, many visitors and cricket enthusiasts were just as keen to get this cricket ground renovated and back into the swing of the Ashes Test cricket games, and its redevelopment has proved successful. Now with more modernised equipment, better seating, permanent floodlights and a huge screen so you won't miss a thing if you're sitting a little too far away from the action.

With such a great history, a comeback that has brought in more fans and cricket lovers to the scene, Old Trafford is always a great location to witness amazing cricket games from the Ashes series. It's known for having the quickest pitch in England and its iconic Pavillion, that although once used to have the worst views, since it's redeveloped, now certainly has the best.

Don't miss out on an exciting test match cricket game at Old Trafford, and grab some tickets at The Ticket Merchant today! We resell a range of tickets for different seatings at Old Trafford for the Ashes test series, so don't miss out and get yourself one for the experience of a lifetime.

Interested in another event? Get your name on the waitlist for upcoming events at these established grounds, where cricket as we know it began: Lord’s, Edgbaston, Headingley, Old Trafford and The Oval.