People are set to enjoy England’s main summer sport all year round in Government-funded cricket domes.
Two state-of-the-art facilities are opening, in Luton and Lancashire, thanks to £1.5 million of public funding.
Due to open in 2026, the cricket domes will boost women and girls’ cricket and offer other sports like hockey and tennis in underrepresented communities, government said.
The Farington dome near Preston will be a hub for disability cricket and a pathway to Lancashire’s pro women’s team.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: “These domes will unite communities, letting cricket-lovers and newcomers play, connect and chase sporting dreams.”
With the Women’s T20 World Cup hitting England in 2026, these domes aim to inspire the next generation of stars like Ben Stokes and Sophie Ecclestone.
