International cricket at Utilita Bowl

Utilita Bowl has hosted a number of historic international fixtures throughout the years and has been a regular home venue for both England Men's and Women's sides in recent years.

The ECB's allocations for international men’s and women’s cricket from 2025-2031 will see Utilita Bowl hosting no fewer than 19 international fixtures throughout that period, including a men’s Ashes Test Match in 2027, followed by a women’s Ashes Test Match in 2031.

Read on for more information about international cricket at Utilita Bowl and how to secure a spot for these high-demand fixtures.

Register your interest in international cricket at Utilita Bowl via the link below.

2025 Internationals

Both England Men and Women will return to Utilita Bowl in 2025.

Utilita Bowl will stage three England international fixtures in 2025, including one Vitality IT20, and two Metro Bank One Day Internationals.

England Men first host West Indies at Utilita Bowl on Tuesday 10th June for an exciting IT20. Following that, England Women return to face India on Wednesday 16th July for an ODI. Finally, in early September, England Men welcome South Africa for an ODI.

Tickets are on general sale for all 2025 England fixtures at Utilita Bowl.

Following high early demand, limited tickets remain to both England Men's fixtures, whilst tickets to England Women v India are available from just £20 for adults and £10 for under-17s.

Want guaranteed access to tickets? Join as a Hampshire Cricket Member to be entitled to discounted Members' Area tickets to these fixtures.

Premium experiences, such as premium tickets, hospitality and pitch-facing hotel bedrooms are also available.

Follow the link below to find out more about England's fixtures coming to Utilita Bowl in 2025, and how to attend.

Experience

Utilita Bowl is widely regarded as having the best view in cricket, whilst it has also previously been awarded as the best food & drink and most welcoming stadium in cricket, as rated by fans.

The venue offers a range of opportunities to watch England and international cricket, including tickets, premium tickets, hospitality and pitch-facing hotel bedrooms.

Due to high demand for international cricket at Utilita Bowl, with all England fixtures sold out at the home of Hampshire Cricket since 2018, tickets for England's internationals are balloted each year.

Tickets are allocated to specific seats and tiered to relevant sections within the ground. New premium tickets are available with access to a private lounge, bar and premium seating.

Hampshire Cricket Members get priority access to discounted Members' Area tickets to internationals hosted at Utilita Bowl. Click here to view more about a Membership.

Hospitality offers the ultimate experience and the best seats in the house, with high quality inclusive food & drink available within the social atmosphere of a shared suite or a private box, whilst a number of additional perks are available to hospitality guests on a matchday.

 A pitch-facing Hilton hotel bedroom offers one of the most unique sporting experiences in the UK, where you can enjoy the cricketing action from your very own private balcony, order room service from the expansive menu and retire to the comfort of your room or suite once all of the action is over.

Please note, premium experiences are limited and book up fast.

Future international cricket

Following the announcement of the ECB allocations for international men’s and women’s cricket from 2025-2031, Utilita Bowl will host no fewer than 19 international fixtures.

Utilita Bowl's allocation includes 3 men’s Test Matches, with the Ashes Test in 2027 being followed by an India Test Match in 2029 and a further Test Match in 2030.  Each Test Match year will also include a men’s white ball international, and there will be 2 men’s white ball internationals in each of the non-Test Match years. 

The women’s schedule includes white ball internationals in 2025, 2026, 2028 and 2030 followed by the women’s Ashes Test Match in 2031, which will be the first women’s Test Match to come to the Hampshire ground.

The current schedule of international fixtures from 2025-2031 at Utilita Bowl is as follows: