Inter-Provincial T20 Festival in Lisburn called off after unrest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 1:14 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Cricket Ireland announced the cancellation of this week's Inter-Provincial T20 Festival in Lisburn due to unrest in Belfast. Originally set for Wednesday and Thursday, the series involved Northern Knights, North West Warriors, and Leinster Lightning. The decision followed a night of violence in Belfast, which included a knife attack and significant disruption, prompting concerns for safety. Cricket Ireland stated they would provide further updates as needed.
- •T20 Festival in Lisburn was scheduled for June 10-11
- •Games canceled due to safety concerns in Belfast
- •Cricket Ireland prioritizes player and official safety
- •Unrest began with a violent incident in Belfast
- •Further updates on the festival's status are forthcoming.
- 1:14 PMYahoo Sports — T20 games in Lisburn called off after Belfast unrest
"Cricket Ireland confirms this week's Inter-Provincial T20 Festival in Lisburn has been called off following a night of disorder in Belfast on Tuesday.
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