Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham has been the home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club since 1886. The 25,000-capacity venue is regarded as one of the finest cricket grounds in England, known for its electric atmosphere and strong home support for England. The Hollies Stand, named after legendary Warwickshire spinner Eric Hollies (who bowled Don Bradman for a duck in his final Test innings), is the most boisterous section of any English cricket ground.
Edgbaston has hosted some of the most dramatic matches in modern cricket history. The 2005 Ashes 2nd Test, which England won by just 2 runs, is widely considered the greatest Test match ever played. The ground hosted the 2019 Cricket World Cup semi-final between Australia and England, and has been a regular venue for ICC events. Its central England location makes it accessible from across the country, and Birmingham’s diverse population ensures strong support for visiting teams, particularly India, Pakistan, and the West Indies.
In 2026, Edgbaston hosts the opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on June 12 (England vs Sri Lanka), serves as the home ground for Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred, and stages the 3rd Test of the England vs Pakistan series from September 9 to 13.
Edgbaston operates on British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) during the cricket season. A 10:30 BST Test start is 04:30 in New York, 15:00 in India, and 19:30 in Sydney. Check whatisthetime.now/birmingham for current local time or whatisthetime.now/country/united-kingdom for UK timezone information.