Edgbaston Cricket Ground rated 'best for atmosphere'

Northamptonshire Steelbacks take on Lancashire Lightning during the NatWest T20 Blast Final at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Credit: PA

Birmingham’s Edgbaston Stadium has been officially recognised for having the best atmosphere of UK cricket venues in a study of all match days in 2015 undertaken by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

The atmosphere on the third day of last summer’s Ashes Test Match received a score of 9.5 out of 10 by the spectators in attendance, which was the highest score of any international fixture or final played in the summer of 2015.

Gareth Roberts, Commercial Director at Warwickshire County Cricket Club, said:

“The atmosphere at Edgbaston is world renowned and differentiates the stadium from any other cricket venue in the country.

We are very proud that the atmosphere is ranked by the spectators in attendance as the best in the country."

The ECB issues post-match surveys to ticket buyers of all UK international and NatWest T20 Blast games, with an opportunity to score 10 elements of the match day experience, including atmosphere, seating, public announcements and the food and drink offering.