Irish cricket stadium to host 2030 T20 World Cup games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:53 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Cricket Ireland's new stadium at Abbottstown is on schedule to be ready for the 2030 men's T20 World Cup, according to chief executive Sarah Keane. The venue will feature permanent seating for 4,240 spectators, expandable to 12,000 with temporary stands. Construction, primarily funded by the Irish government, has faced minor delays due to design discussions, but Keane remains confident about meeting deadlines. The stadium is being designed for year-round use, allowing for other sports alongside cricket, and aims to provide a permanent facility for Ireland's national teams. A white-ball series against England is planned as the first international fixtures at the stadium in late 2029.
- •Stadium will serve 2030 men's T20 World Cup.
- •Seating capacity planned at 4,240, expandable to 12,000.
- •Construction faced minor delays but remains on track.
- •Facility to host other sports year-round.
- •First international match projections for 2029.
- 1:53 PMYahoo Sports — Irish cricket stadium 'on track' for World Cup
- 1:53 PMBBC Sport — Irish cricket stadium 'on track' for World Cup
"Ireland's new cricket stadium will be be ready to stage games at the 2030 men's T20 World Cup, says Cricket Ireland chief executive Sarah Keane.
"Ireland's new cricket stadium will be be ready to stage games at the 2030 men's T20 World Cup, says Cricket Ireland chief executive Sarah Keane.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 1:53 PMIrish cricket stadium 'on track' for World Cup
Ireland's new cricket stadium will be be ready to stage games at the 2030 men's T20 World Cup, says Cricket Ireland chief executive Sarah Keane.
- BBC SportJun 16, 2026, 1:53 PMIrish cricket stadium 'on track' for World Cup
Ireland's new cricket stadium will be be ready to stage games at the 2030 men's T20 World Cup, says Cricket Ireland chief executive Sarah Keane.
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