The new Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, which is set to host eight games of the 2024 T20 World Cup, was officially revealed on Wednesday. This 34,000-capacity stadium is also slated to be the venue for the much-anticipated match between India and Pakistan on June 9.
“We are excited to be unveiling the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024,” ICC chief Executive Geoff Allardice said.
"It is an incredibly important milestone in the lead up to the biggest ICC event ever, with work commencing on the stadium which will be able to accommodate 34,000 cricket fans. We are partnering with world-class suppliers to deliver the modular stadium to ensure that players and fans can enjoy an unforgettable experience across the eight matches in New York in June this year,” Allardice added.
T20 World Cup matches at New York
Sri Lanka vs South Africa - June 3, 2024
India vs Ireland - June 5, 2024
Canada vs Ireland - June 7, 2024
Netherlands vs South Africa - June 8, 2024
India vs Pakistan - June 9, 2024
South Africa vs Bangladesh - June 10, 2024
Pakistan vs Canada - June 11, 2024
USA vs Canada - June 12, 2024
The newly designed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium is tailored not just for cricket fans, but also aims to offer a top-notch experience to all its visitors. It features a special fan zone, a wide variety of food and beverage options, and state-of-the-art media and broadcast facilities. The pitch, a drop-in square akin to those at Adelaide Oval and Eden Park, is being prepared in Florida and will be moved to New York in early May.
Situated 30 miles east of Manhattan, the stadium boasts excellent transport links and parking options, with three train stations in close proximity. The venue is set to host up to eight T20 World Cup matches, starting with the Sri Lanka vs South Africa game on June 3.
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