2019 ICC World Cup: All you Need to Know About Venue and Prices of the Tickets

The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently announced the full schedule of the 2019 ICC World Cup in England and Wales from 30 May to 14 July.

Meanwhile, England will open the tournament on May 30 when they will take on South Africa. Defending champions, Australia will start their campaign on June 1 against the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier champions, Afghanistan.

However, Pakistan will start proceeding against the Windies on May 31 while India will play their first game on June 5 against the Proteas. Moreover, India and Pakistan will square off against each other at Old Trafford in Manchester on 16 June.

Details regarding the venues

Eleven world-class venues will host the 46-day tournament all over the UK. Each side will play the other once in a single-league format with the top four teams after 45 matches progressing to the semi-finals.

ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said it would give fans all across the county to watch cricket. He also admitted all national teams would get equal support and it will be a real celebration.

“This schedule gives fans across England and Wales the opportunity to watch world-class cricket on their doorstep with all teams moving around the country. We know from previous ICC events that every country will get equal support at each of the venues creating an exceptional atmosphere and a real celebration of the game,” Richardson said.

The mega event’s managing director, Steve Elworthy admitted each team would get a home crowd every time they play. He also promised all the cricket lovers that they would work hard to create a perfect stage for this event.

Ticket Prices

Elworthy admitted they considered everything before developing the ticket prices.

He also noted this illustrious tournament is the third most viewed global tournament and they have considered this before setting prices.

“The prices have been tested with thousands of fans over the last six months, we have used external experts and consulted widely to ensure that they are good value versus other global sporting events. The prices balance accessibility with delivering the investment required to deliver a world-class event. All revenue is invested back in the game to grow cricket,” he concluded.

Ticket prices offered are as follows:

• 80,000+ tickets at £20 (over half of the group stage matches)
• 200,000+ tickets at £50 or less
• Child tickets at every match, starting from £6
• Family of four for £52

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Schedule: by venue

Cardiff Wales Stadium, Cardiff
1 June – New Zealand v Sri Lanka (d)
4 June – Afghanistan v Sri Lanka (d)
8 June – England v Bangladesh (d)
15 June – South Africa v Afghanistan (d/n)

County Ground Bristol, Bristol
1 June – Afghanistan v Australia (d/n)
7 June – Pakistan v Sri Lanka (d)
11 June – Bangladesh v Sri Lanka (d)

County Ground Taunton, Taunton
8 June – Afghanistan v New Zealand (d/n)
12 June – Australia v Pakistan (d)
17 June – Windies v Bangladesh (d)

Edgbaston, Birmingham
19 June – New Zealand v South Africa (d)
26 June – New Zealand v Pakistan (d)
30 June – England v India (d)
2 July – Bangladesh v India (d)
11 July – Second semi-final (2 v 3) (d)
12 July – Reserve day

Hampshire Bowl, Southampton
5 June – South Africa v India (d)
10 June – South Africa v Windies (d)
14 June – England v Windies (d)
22 June – India v Afghanistan (d)
24 June – Bangladesh v Afghanistan (d)

Headingley, Leeds
21 June – England v Sri Lanka (d)
29 June – Pakistan v Afghanistan (d)
4 July – Afghanistan v Windies (d)
6 July – Sri Lanka v India (d)

Lord’s, London
23 June – Pakistan v South Africa (d)
25 June – England v Australia (d)
29 June – New Zealand v Australia (d/n)
5 July – Pakistan v Bangladesh (d/n)
14 July – Final (d)
15 July – Reserve day

Old Trafford, Manchester
16 June – India v Pakistan (d)
18 June – England v Afghanistan (d)
22 June – Windies v New Zealand (d/n)
27 June – Windies v India (d)
6 July – Australia v South Africa (d/n)
9 July – First semifinal (1 v 4) (d)
10 July – Reserve day

The Oval, London
30 May – England v South Africa (d)
2 June –South Africa v Bangladesh (d)
5 June – Bangladesh v New Zealand (d/n)
9 June – India v Australia (d)
15 June – Sri Lanka v Australia (d)

The Riverside, Chester-le-Street
28 June – Sri Lanka v South Africa (d)
1 July – Sri Lanka v Windies (d)
3 July – England v New Zealand (d)

Trent Bridge, Nottingham
31 May – Windies v Pakistan (d)
3 June – England v Pakistan (d)
6 June – Australia v Windies (d)
13 June – India v New Zealand (d)
20 June – Australia v Bangladesh (d)

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