We've put together a list of the key things to look our for in Glamorgan's 2020 fixture calendar, including the return of 'The Big Match,' out-ground cricket throughout Wales and our IT20.
1. The Big Match returns
Glamorgan launched ‘The Big Match’ against local rivals Somerset this season and it will return again in 2020 on Friday, 12th June.
Over 6,000 supporters attended the first edition - a record crowd for Glamorgan on a non-Friday night match.
The Welsh county will be looking for revenge in 2020 after falling to defeat in a run fest in the inaugural fixture.
2. Glamorgan lighting up Swansea, North Wales & Newport
Glamorgan will be taking cricket across Wales in 2020 with Specsavers County Championship matches once again being played ats St. Helen’s and Colwyn Bay.
Swansea will welcome Durham from Sunday, 28th June, while north Wales will host a star-studded Nottinghamshire side on Sunday, 23rd August.
After the success of last year’s County Championship fixture in Newport, the venue will hold two Royal London Cup matches over a thrilling weekend of cricket with Yorkshire playing on Friday, 31st July and Nottinghamshire on Sunday 2nd August.
It will be the first time Newport has hosted a List A match since 2016 when Glamorgan played Pakistan A.
3. The best of Women’s Cricket, back at Sophia Gardens
The last time Sophia Gardens hosted women’s cricket was back in 2015 when England faced Australia in an IT20. Sciver & Shrubsole tore apart the Aussie batting order in a double header with an England Men’s match. Now, elite women’s cricket is back.
Sophia Gardens will host Welsh Fire Women’s home debut, on Tuesday 28th July, in a doubleheader with the Men’s Team. Members will get priority access & a discount for these tickets, when they go on sale in January.
4. Aussie Superstars to light up Cardiff
The Hundred arrives in 2020 and Sophia Gardens will host all four men’s Welsh Fire fixtures. The team is packed full of world class talent, including Aussie superstars Mitchell Starc and Steve Smith, as well as England international Jonny Bairstow and Glamorgan’s own Colin Ingram.
They’ll join serial Ashes winners Jess Jonassen & Meg Lanning in our Men’s & Women’s squads.
5. Four Friday night Blast matches
This year we have four primetime Friday night matches in the Vitality Blast, kicking-off with ‘The Big Match’ against Somerset on Friday, 12 June.
We than host nearest rivals Gloucestershire on Friday, 19th June, before Middlesex on June 26th and then Essex Eagles the following Friday.
6. Time running out to get the best Membership prices
Now you know when and where our home matches are being played in 2020 there are a number of deadlines and sales windows you need to know about:
• Friday, 6th December – Early Bird deadline – Pick up your full adult early bird membership for just £150 and save £50.
• Wednesday, 11th December – T20 Early Bird Season Ticket on sale
• January – Members’ priority window for The Hundred – details TBC
7. England v Pakistan IT20
With the domestic fixtures being released, don’t forget Sophia Gardens will also host an international next year when England face Pakistan in a Vitality IT20 on Monday, 31st August.
Tickets have been selling quickly with only a limited amount of Category A tickets now remaining.
Glamorgan members can purchase Category A & B adult tickets for the fixture with a £10 discount.
Buy or renew your 2020 Glamorgan Membership for just £150 with our Early Bird offer and save £50 (deadline 6th December). Call our ticket office on 02920 419 311 or visit our website HERE.