ENGLAND are set to stage three international cricket matches at Utilita Bowl in 2025, continuing the ground's use as a national venue.

Utilita Bowl was given two international T20s in 2024 with England Women v New Zealand (Saturday, July 6) and England Men v Australia (Wednesday, September 11).

In 2025, England Men will host the West Indies in an international T20 match on Tuesday, June 10, before an international one day international later in the year.

They welcome South Africa to Utilita Bowl on Sunday, September 7. In addition, England Women take on India in an ODI on Wednesday, July 16.

Tickets are expected to sell out in record time, and the public ballot will open on Thursday, August 29, allowing all fans to enter.

David Mann, CEO of Utilita Bowl, said: “Utilita Bowl has become established as one of the country’s most popular international cricket stadiums for players and fans.

"We have seen consistent support for England teams at the venue. We are excited to be hosting three marquee international matches next summer and look forward to welcoming capacity crowds at every game.

“With increased opportunity to host international fixtures at Utilita Bowl, we are continually striving to improve and enhance facilities at the venue, as well as for our people and communities.

"This is why we are embarking on an industry-leading environmental project, to make us one of the greenest sporting venues in the world.”

2025 marks the first time Utilita Bowl will welcome crowds to three England international fixtures in one year since 2017.

Next year is the start of the new allocation of high-profile matches, running from 2025-2031, which will see Utilita Bowl host 35 days of international cricket.

The allocation of 19 international fixtures includes Utilita Bowl being a host venue for a men’s Ashes Test match in 2027 and a women’s Ashes Test match in 2031.

Demand is expected due to Utilita Bowl selling out two IT20s this summer, with both England’s men’s and women’s teams attracting capacity crowds.