Cheltenham Cricket Festival

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Cheltenham Cricket Festival 2025 dates have not yet been announced. The 2024 dates were 30 June to 19 July. 

A highlight of the summer and an unmissable opportunity for any cricket fan to experience the longest running cricket festival in the world.

The 2024 Cheltenham Cricket Festival Fixtures:

Gloucestershire v Glamorgan | 30 June - 3 July

Gloucestershire v Kent Spitfires | 5 July 

Gloucestershire v Middlesex | 11 July

Gloucestershire v Glamorgan | 14 July

What is the Cheltenham Cricket Festival?

The Cheltenham Cricket Festival is one of the most loved events in the social and sporting calendar. The idyllic setting of Cheltenham College provides the perfect backdrop for cricket at the height of summer.

Gloucestershire have been playing in the stunning grounds of Cheltenham College for over 150 years. It was started by James Lillywhite in 1872 with the first match being played against Surrey and was won by Gloucestershire. No other Cricket Festival in the world has been played on the same ground for that length of time and no other cricket festival in the world lasts for twelve days or more.

The ground’s idyllic setting has provided a perfect backdrop for the Festival throughout its history, a great attraction for cricket fans, new supporters and big cricketing stars.

Whether you’re an avid cricket fan or a first timer, the festival is the perfect opportunity to entertain clients, treat friends and family or reward staff to a fantastic day out. You can expect a fantastic atmosphere.

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