Yorkshire Vikings vs Lancashire Lightning – T20 Pre-Match Guide – Yorkshire County Cricket Club

Ahead of the T20 game against that team from across the Pennines, our pre-match guide includes all the information spectators will need.  

Gates opening

4pm – Access via Gate B on St Michael’s Lane and Gate G on Kirkstall Lane.

Hospitality Guests can access via Gate C on St Michael’s Lane.

Hours of play

Start of play: 7.15pm
Interval: 8.30pm-8.45pm
Scheduled Close of Play: 10pm

Please listen out for announcements of any adjustments to these timings on the day.

Events

Euro 2024 – England Vs Denmark. Kick Off 5pm.

Our fan zone for the England game will be in operation before the cricket. A map of the fan zones can be found below:

The East Stand fan zone is accessible for YCCC members and East stand ticket holders only.

With the Roses T20 set to start at 7:15PM, there will be a short turn-around time between the end of the football and the start of the game. Supporters are advised that there are likely to be significant queues for those looking to get into the ground after the football. The Club have plans in place to ensure the queues move as quickly as possible, but there is a chance supporters planning to get in close to the scheduled start of play will miss some of the action whilst waiting to get in.

Please note abuse of staff will not be tolerated and will result in individuals being turned away at the gates. Ticket checks and bag searches will be in place for all upon entry to the ground.

Memberships and Tickets

Tickets can be purchased for this fixture in advance via the below link or on the day from the Ticket Office only.

Members are required to reserve their seat when booking in advance.

BUY TICKETS

Members will be able to scan their membership cards upon entry. If you do not have a membership card and believe you are entitled to one, please visit the Ticket Office on St Michael’s Lane.

The ticket office will be open from 8.30am until 30 minutes after the close of play.

Transport and Travel

Address

Yorkshire County Cricket Club
Headingley Stadium
Leeds
LS6 3DP

We look forward to welcoming you to Headingley for your visit and want to ensure you have the best experience possible.

This page includes a variety of information on how to get to Headingley.

GETTING TO HEADINGLEY

Bike racks are available at the ground and bicycles are left at the owner’s discretion.

Parking

Please note, parking on the day is available to purchase by card only. Car parks will close one hour after the close of play.

Car Park K (Postcode – LS4 2RS)

Parking will be available on a first come, first served basis. This will be charged at £10 per car and will open at 4pm.

Minibus parking is available in the coach parking bays located on St Michael’s Lane (over the bridge). This is also on a first come, first served basis.

Headingley is in a residential area. We therefore ask spectators to be mindful of this and not park across driveways.

Accessibility

Accessible parking

Accessible parking is available for season pass holders in Car Park A. All accessible parking is now sold out for this fixture.

All our accessibility guidance can be found below including information on our Changing Places facility.

Accessibility

Seating

This game is allocated seating, and spectators are asked to sit in the seat allocated to them on their ticket.

Fancy Dress is only permitted in Blocks A and B of the Western Terrace.

Please be aware that some of the seats in our ground are specially reserved for members who have had their name attached to them and we ask that spectators be mindful of this.

Coverage

The game will be available via our live stream which will be available on our Youtube channel shortly before the start of play.

This game will also be shown live on Sky Sports.

Face the Future

Online skincare destination, Face the Future, will be giving out samples of sunscreen around the concourse and raising awareness of sun protection alongside their charity partner, The British Skin Foundation. Keep your skin safe as you watch the match and don’t forget to slap that SPF on! They’re also giving out free caps from their stall at the East Stand side of the ground to wear if you’re seeking extra shade in the ground.

Uber Eats

Our Official Partners Uber Eats are giving you the option to order food from any of their outlets and have it delivered for collection at the Stadium.

To do so, simply head to the Uber Eats app on your phone and select ‘Yorkshire Cricket Ground’ as your location and use the ‘St Michaels Lane’ address pin. You will be notified when your food is close to arriving and can then head to the collection point which is located just above the turnstiles on the St Michaels Lane side of the ground. Look for the big green flag!

Stewards will allow you to leave through the stadium gates to meet your delivery driver to collect your order. Please note, orders will be security checked on your way back into the ground.

Orders can only be made for collection within the ground half an hour after the game begins and half an hour before scheduled close of play. Please note, if the game is delayed, the hours of operation will remain as per the planned timings of the game.

You can also get £10 off on your first order when you spend £15. Use the code YCCC24.

Vertu Motors

Celebrate the Euros and the Battle of the Roses with Vertu Motors

Test your football skills with Vertu Motors at Headingley during the England vs. Demark and Yorkshire vs. Lancashire Vitality T20 Blast. Join us on the East Stand side of the ground and take part in two interactive games. See if you can set a record and achieve hero status!

Fast Feet:

In this game, test how accurate your passes and touches are with short, 30-second challenges. Pass the ball against the internal walls of the arena, following the LED target lights. Sensors in each panel will provide instant feedback on the scoreboard, scored using a traffic light system. Green = 3pts, Amber = 1pt, and Red = -1pt.

Speed Cage:

Test your shooting power in our Speed Cage game, featuring a state-of-the-art speed radar. This will measure the power of each kick, displayed on a large LED display for all to see – no pressure!

May the best player win

To reward your performance, the fans with the highest scores in both games will each win a signed Yorkshire T20 shirt. A fantastic way to celebrate the Three Lions and two roses, making it the most memorable fixture of the season!

Retail

The Club Shop on St Michael’s Lane will be open from 10am until 30 minutes after the close of play and stocks a wide range of Yorkshire and England merchandise.

Our shop at the Kirkstall Lane entrance will also be open from gates opening until 30 minutes after the end of play.

RESPECT

The Club has a RESPECT campaign for those attending any Yorkshire match at Headingley, Scarborough and York. If you have suffered or witness any anti-social behaviour at the match, please text the word Respect to 60650. Spectators can report this anonymously to a member of the team here at Headingley.

There is no place for anti-social behaviour in cricket or wider society.

We encourage all spectators to read our Ground Regulations, which are available here:

Matchday Information

Sensory Room

Our Sensory Room is available to use for those who need a safe and quiet space should they have neurodivergent needs. The room is limited to 6 people at any one time.

Further information on how to book pre-game can be found here:

BOOKING

If you need this space during the game, please speak to your nearest steward or Yorkie volunteer who will be able to direct you towards the room.

Multi-faith room

The Club’s Multi-Faith room is located at the entrance to the East Stand which is easily accessed from the St Michael’s Lane turnstiles.

Please remove your shoes when entering the facility. Foot baths are available – please bring your own sliders. There are two separate facilities available.

The room is available to people of all faiths, and we ask that all spectators please respect everyone when using these facilities.

Yorkshire Cricket Museum

The Yorkshire Cricket Museum will be open from gates until the start of play and at the interval.

Scorecards will be available at £1 each, with all proceeds from sales going to the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation.

Spectators should be aware that the Museum and the ground as a whole, is cashless.

In the event of inclement weather:

Spectators are urged to consider the weather forecast before making their journey to Headingley. As Headingley is an open-air stadium, consideration must be given to sheltering from the rain. We encourage spectators to consider all weather conditions by bringing an umbrella, sun cream and their own bottled water. Follow the link below for the most up-to-date weather information in Headingley.

HEADINGLEY FORECAST

Spectators are reminded that in the event of inclement weather prior to the game starting, any decision on the prospects of play will not be made by the Club, but the umpires. Should the Club need to communicate any prospects of play, this will be done at the earliest opportunity once the requisite information has been relayed to the Club by the umpires.