The construction of a new modular stadium, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, a first of its kind for cricket, is underway and is expected to be completed within a mere three months.
The 34,000-seat stadium is scheduled to host eight matches at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, including the high-profile fixture between India and Pakistan on 9 June.
The stadium will feature an array of seating options including premium and general admission, VIP and hospitality suites, as well as a unique party deck and cabanas.
Sustainability is at the forefront of this project. The grandstands, previously used for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, are being repurposed for the T20 World Cup venue.
The design team behind this ambitious project is Populous, renowned for creating some of the most iconic stadia worldwide, including the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
In New York, they are the architect of record for both the New York Yankees and New York Mets.
“We are partnering with world-class suppliers to deliver the modular stadium to ensure that players and fans can enjoy an unforgettable experience across the eight matches in New York in June this year.”
The stadium will not only cater to cricket enthusiasts but also promises a world-class experience for all guests. It will feature a dedicated fan zone, a variety of food and beverage outlets, and state-of-the-art media and broadcast areas.
The wicket, a drop-in square similar to those used at Adelaide Oval and Eden Park, is currently being curated in Florida. It will be transported to New York in early May.
The venue, 30 miles east of Manhattan, will have good transport and parking facilities, with three train stations also available in the vicinity.
Fans will have their opportunity to be a part of history by attending a festival of cricket and seeing the world’s best players in action, with eight T20 World Cup matches hosted at the venue, beginning with the clash between Sri Lanka and South Africa on 3 June.
FIXTURES FOR 2024 T20 WORLD CUP:
USA vs Canada, Saturday 1 June, Dallas
West Indies vs PNG, Sunday 2 June, Guyana
Namibia vs Oman, Sunday 2 June, Barbados
Sri Lanka vs South Africa, Monday 3 June, New York
Afghanistan vs Uganda, Monday 3 June, Guyana
England vs Scotland, Tuesday 4 June, Barbados
Netherlands vs Nepal, Tuesday 4 June, Dallas
India vs Ireland, Wednesday 5 June, New York
PNG vs Uganda, Wednesday 5 June, Guyana
Australia vs Oman, Wednesday 5 June, Barbados
USA vs Pakistan, Thursday 6 June, Dallas
Namibia vs Scotland, Thurday 6 June, Barbados
Canada vs Ireland, Friday 7 June, New York
New Zealand vs Afghanistan, Friday 7 June, Guyana
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Friday 7 June, Dallas
Netherlands vs South Africa, Saturday 8 June, New York
Australia vs Ireland, Saturday 8 June, Barbados
West Indies vs Uganda, Saturday 8 June, Guyana
India vs Pakistan, Sunday 9 June, New York
Oman vs Scotland, Sunday 9 June, Antigua & Barbuda
South Africa vs Bangladesh, Monday 10 June, New York
Pakistan vs Canada, Tuesday 11 June, New York
Sri Lanka vs Nepal, Tuesday 11 June, Lauderhill
Australia vs Namibia, Tuesday 11 June, Antigua & Barbuda
USA vs India, Wednesday 12 June, New York
West Indies vs New Zealand, Wednesday 12 June, Trinidad & Tobago
England vs Oman, Thursday 13 June, Antigua & Barbuda
Bangladesh vs Netherlands, Thursday 13 June, Saint Vincent & The Grenadines
Afghanistan vs PNG, Thursdau 13 June, Trinidad & Tobago
USA vs Ireland, Friday 14 June, Lauderhill
South Africa vs Nepal, Friday 14 June, Saint Vincent & The Grenadines
New Zealand vd Uganda, Friday 14 June, Trinidad & Tobago
India vs Canada, Saturday 15 June, Lauderhill
Namibia vs England, Saturday 15 June, Antigua & Barbuda
Australia vs Scotland, Saturday 15 June, Saint Lucia
Pakistan vs Ireland, Sunday 16 June, Lauderhill
Bangladesh vs Nepal, Sunday 16 June, Saint Vincent & The Grenadines
Sri Lanka vs Netherlands, Sunday 16 June, Saint Lucia
New Zealand vs PNG, Monday 17 June, Trinidad & Tobago
West Indies vs Afghanistan, Monday 17 June, Saint Lucia
SUPER EIGHT FIXTURES:
A2 vs D1, Wednesday 19 June, Antigua & Barbuda
B1 vs C2, Wednesday 19 June, Saint Lucia
C1 vs A1, Thursday 20 June, Barbados
B2 vs D2, Thursday 20 June, Antigua & Barbuda
B1 vs D1, Friday 21 June, Saint Lucia
A2 vs C2, Friday 21 June, Barbados
A1 vs D2, Saturday 22 June, Antigua & Barbuda
C1 vs B2, Saturday 22 June, Saint Vincent & The Grenadines
A2 vs B1, Sunday 23 June, Barbados
C2 vs D1, Sunday 23 June, Antigua & Barbuda
B2 vs A1, Monday 24 June, Saint Lucia
C1 vs D2, Monday 24 June, Saint Vincent & The Grenadines
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