Vitality Blast 2026 tickets are on general sale across all 18 first-class counties for matches running from Friday May 22 to Saturday July 18, 2026, with prices for the men’s competition starting from around £15 for early-bird adult tickets and going up to £40 for premium hospitality.
Somerset begin their title defence at home to Hampshire Hawks on the opening Friday, while Edgbaston hosts the men’s Finals Day on July 18 in its 14th consecutive year.
Each county manages its own ticketing platform, so booking is done through the home county’s official site rather than a single national portal.
How to Book Vitality Blast Tickets?
Each county runs its own ticketing platform, although most use TicketCo or similar systems with similar flows. The 11-step process below covers the standard booking flow for Vitality Blast 2026 tickets across all 18 counties.
Step 1: Visit the home county’s website. Go to the official site of the county hosting the match you want to attend.
Step 2: Click “Purchase Tickets” on the Vitality Blast banner. Most county sites have a featured Vitality Blast 2026 banner on the homepage with a Purchase Tickets button.
Step 3: Select your match from the fixtures list. Browse the home matches and click on the specific date you want to attend.
Step 4: View the match event page. Check the event date, time, venue, and group discount tiers shown on the page.
Step 5: Choose your ticket type. Pick from Early Bird Adult, Early Bird Junior (under 16), Early Bird Student, or Car Park add-ons from the Available Items list.
Step 6: Open the General Arena Plan. The interactive stadium map loads with all available stands and discount banners.
Step 7: Select your section. Click on the section you want, such as Family Stand or General Admission.
Step 9: Review the order summary. Check quantity, item type, price, VAT, and Pay Today Total before continuing.
Step 8: Confirm your seat selection. Click Purchase to add tickets to your cart and proceed to the order review.
Step 10: Apply promo codes or gift cards. Enter any promo code, gift card, or voucher in the dedicated field before payment.
Step 11: Complete payment within 15 minutes. Fill in the Ticket Buyer Information form, then enter your credit or debit card details to pay before the 15-minute timer expires. Your e-ticket arrives via email immediately.
Vitality Blast 2026 Ticket Prices
Ticket prices vary by county, fixture, and seating section. The table below shows the typical Vitality Blast 2026 ticket price range for adult entry across the 18 counties, based on early-bird and standard pricing.
| Category | Price Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird Adult | £15 – £25 | Fans booking before April or May deadlines |
| Standard Adult | £20 – £30 | General admission match-day tickets |
| Junior (Under 16) | £5 – £10 | Children and young supporters |
| Student (Aged 16-21) | £8 – £15 | Students with valid ID |
| Family Stand (4 tickets) | £40 – £60 | Group bookings for families |
| Premium / Reserved Seating | £30 – £45 | Best sightlines and reserved seats |
| Hospitality / Lounges | £100 – £250 | Corporate boxes with food and drink |
| Season Ticket / Blast Pass | £100 – £150 | All home group matches at one venue |
Several counties offer multi-match Blast Passes from £120, which cover all home men’s and women’s group matches at the same venue.
A typical adult ticket also carries a small booking fee (£1 to £5) at checkout depending on the county’s ticketing partner.
Group Discounts and Multi-Buy Offers
Most counties run automatic group discounts that apply at checkout when buying multiple adult tickets. The structure is consistent across the league.
| Group Size | Discount Applied |
|---|---|
| 5 to 7 adults | 10% off |
| 8 to 19 adults | 20% off |
| 20+ adults | 30% off |
Children’s tickets do not count toward the group discount calculation. Discounts only apply to standard adult tickets, not hospitality or premium products.
Vitality Blast 2026 Schedule
The Vitality Blast 2026 runs in one uninterrupted block from May to July, with around 80% of group-stage matches scheduled on Fridays, Sundays, or Bank Holidays. The key dates below cover the entire competition window.
| Stage | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Tournament Start | Friday, May 22, 2026 | Various counties |
| Group Stage | May 22 to July 12, 2026 | All 18 counties |
| Quarter-Finals | Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | Top 8 teams’ home grounds |
| Women’s Finals Day | Friday, July 17, 2026 | Kia Oval, London |
| Men’s Finals Day | Saturday, July 18, 2026 | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
The tournament marks a major format change for 2026, with the 18 counties split into three regional groups of six (North, Central, South). Each county plays 12 group matches: 10 within their group plus two crossover fixtures against other groups.
Vitality Blast 2026 Format and Groups
The new three-group format restores focus on local rivalries and reduces back-to-back matches from over 50 to just six. Each group of six counties contains traditional regional rivals.
| Group | Counties |
|---|---|
| North | Durham, Lancashire Lightning, Leicestershire Foxes, Notts Outlaws, Worcestershire Rapids, Yorkshire |
| Central | Bears (Warwickshire), Derbyshire Falcons, Glamorgan, Gloucestershire, Northamptonshire Steelbacks, Somerset |
| South | Essex Eagles, Hampshire Hawks, Kent Spitfires, Middlesex, Surrey, Sussex Sharks |
The top two teams from each group plus the two best third-placed teams will qualify for the men’s quarter-finals on July 15.
Edgbaston Finals Day Tickets
Men’s Finals Day at Edgbaston on Saturday, July 18, 2026, sells out every year and operates a ballot system for general public tickets. Three knockout matches take place on the same day, with the trophy presented in the evening.
- Ballot entry available through the official Edgbaston website
- Priority Bears Club Membership at £35 gives priority access ahead of the ballot
- Last year’s Finals Day attendees get re-buy priority
- VIP Experiences and corporate hospitality packages on sale separately
- Tickets typically range from £45 (general admission) to £450+ (hospitality)
Women’s Finals Day at the Kia Oval on Friday, July 17, follows the same three-match format with semi-finals and a final, and tickets are available through the official Kia Oval website.
Where to Buy Tickets by County
Each county manages its own ticketing platform. The table below shows the ticketing partner used by the major Vitality Blast counties for 2026.
| County | Ticketing Platform |
|---|---|
| Surrey | kiaoval.com |
| Lancashire Lightning | emiratesoldtrafford.lancashirecricket.co.uk |
| Hampshire Hawks | utilitabowl.com |
| Yorkshire | yorkshireccc.com |
| Notts Outlaws | trentbridge.co.uk |
| Bears (Warwickshire) | edgbaston.com |
| Somerset | somersetcountycc.co.uk |
| Essex Eagles | essexcricket.org.uk |
| Kent Spitfires | kentcricket.co.uk |
| Middlesex | middlesexccc.com |
| Sussex Sharks | sussexcricket.co.uk |
| Glamorgan | glamorgancricket.com |
| Durham | durhamcricket.co.uk |
| Derbyshire Falcons | tickets.derbyshireccc.com |
| Leicestershire Foxes | leicestershireccc.co.uk |
| Northamptonshire Steelbacks | nccc.co.uk |
| Worcestershire Rapids | wccc.co.uk |
| Gloucestershire | gloscricket.co.uk |
Alternatively, the ECB tickets hub at ecb.co.uk/tickets links directly to all 18 county ticketing pages in one place.
Membership and Season Tickets
Most counties offer Vitality Blast season tickets and full club memberships that include all home group-stage matches. These options work out cheaper than buying individual tickets if you plan to attend multiple games.
- Adult Blast Pass: typically £120 to £150 per county
- Junior Blast Pass: usually £30 to £50 per county
- Full Club Membership: includes Blast plus County Championship and One-Day Cup
- Some counties offer Member discounts on Blast Pass purchases
- Bears Club Membership at £35 unlocks Edgbaston Finals Day priority
Key Tips for Attending Vitality Blast Matches
Vitality Blast matches are the most family-friendly format of county cricket, with music, fireworks, and pre-match entertainment at most venues. The tips below help you make the most of your match-day experience.
- Book early to lock in early-bird pricing and avoid sell-outs at popular venues
- Group bookings of 5+ adults trigger automatic 10% to 30% discounts at checkout
- Most matches start at 6:30 PM, with gates opening 90 minutes before
- Children under 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult at most grounds
- Power banks, glass bottles, large bags, and outside alcohol are banned at all venues
- Standard ground regulations apply — check each county’s website for full rules
- Many counties offer free wristband replacements for in-and-out access during matches
- Bring photo ID for student tickets and group discount verification
- Mobile e-tickets are standard at most venues, with no physical pickup needed
- Check parking and public transport options on each county’s website ahead of match day
Where to Watch Vitality Blast 2026
Sky Sports Cricket holds the live broadcast rights to both the men’s and women’s Vitality Blast 2026, with selected matches also available on Sky Sports Mix.
The BBC also typically airs highlights packages for the men’s tournament.
| Platform | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Sky Sports Cricket | Live coverage of all televised matches |
| Sky Sports Mix | Selected men’s and women’s matches |
| NOW TV | Sky Sports day and month passes |
| BBC Sport | Highlights and Finals Day coverage |
| ECB Reels (YouTube) | Free clips and short highlights |
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Conclusion: Vitality Blast Tickets are Live Across All 18 Counties
Vitality Blast 2026 tickets are on sale now across all 18 first-class counties for matches running from May 22 to July 18.
The new three-group format brings shorter, punchier fixtures, while Finals Day at Edgbaston on July 18 caps a six-week summer of T20 cricket.
Early-bird pricing is still available at most counties for matches in May and June, and group bookings of 5+ adults unlock automatic 10% to 30% discounts at checkout.
For Finals Day at Edgbaston, the ballot is open now, with Bears Club Membership at £35 giving priority access to the year’s biggest county cricket day.
