The Irish government has revealed plans to build a new cricket stadium near Dublin. This venue will serve as a key location for the 2030 World Cup.
Ireland Approves Development of National Cricket Stadium for 2030 T20 World Cup
The Irish government has officially approved the construction of a permanent international cricket stadium and a High Performance Centre at the National Sports Campus in Dublin. This landmark project aims to elevate Ireland’s cricketing infrastructure and prepare the nation to co-host the 2030 T20 World Cup alongside England and Scotland.
The approval comes after Ireland faced challenges due to the absence of a dedicated home stadium, which earlier this year led to the postponement of a historic men’s bilateral series against Australia. Currently, Ireland has four ODI-rated grounds—Malahide, Clontarf, Stormont, and Bready—but these are primarily club cricket venues with temporary seating arrangements. The costs associated with staging matches at these grounds, including the installation of temporary infrastructure, have proven to be prohibitively high.
The new stadium will provide a state-of-the-art, permanent venue for international cricket in Ireland, positioning the country as a key player on the global cricket stage and ensuring it is fully equipped to host major international tournaments like the 2030 T20 World Cup.
New National Cricket Stadium to Host 2030 World Cup Matches
Ireland is set to build a national cricket stadium at the national sports campus in Blanchardstown, near Dublin, to host matches during the 2030 Twenty20 World Cup. The new stadium will feature a 4,000-seat main arena, practice facilities, and a performance center aimed at bolstering cricket development in the country. This major investment reflects the sport’s growing popularity and significance in Ireland.
Sport Minister Catherine Martin expressed her enthusiasm for the project, noting the sport’s recent growth across all levels in Ireland.
Cricket Ireland CEO Warren Deutrom highlighted the announcement’s importance, likening it to Ireland’s elevation to full ICC membership in 2017. The new stadium is seen as a crucial step in enhancing the sport’s profile and infrastructure in Ireland.
Cricket Ireland’s CEO Warren Deutrom said the announcement was comparable in significance to the country becoming a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2017.
“It is a huge tribute to everybody involved at all levels in Irish cricket who have got us to the stage whereby the government genuinely regards us as a sport of national significance worthy of major investment,” he said.
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