Hampshire Hawks Confirm 2026 Vitality Blast Fixtures
Utilita Bowl will host seven Vitality Blast matchdays in 2026, including five double headers, starting on Tuesday 26th May
Hampshire Cricket and Utilita Bowl have been recognised with the award for the Best Vitality Blast Spectator Experience at the ECB’s Business of Cricket Awards 2025.
The award acknowledges the contribution of the fans, Utilita Bowl staff, and partners across the 2025 Vitality Blast in which Hampshire Hawks’ men and women featured in four double headers, with the men going all the way to Edgbaston for a record-breaking 11th appearance at Finals Day.

We're delighted to win the Best Vitality Blast Spectator Experience Award at the BOCAs. It demonstrates our continued commitment to Men's and Women's domestic cricket and delivering award-winning experiences at Utilita Bowl. It's a testament to the incredible team we have - from the catering team to the stewards - all going the extra mile for our fans.
David Mann, Utilita Bowl CEO
This builds on Utilita Bowl’s three awards – Sponsorship Campaign of the Year, Transforming the Women’s Game, and Best Spectator Experience (Women’s International) – from 2024.
The club and venue will look to build on this award in the new year, with improvements to the stadium, fan engagement plans, enhanced hospitality experience, and more.

The 2026 Vitality Blast fixtures are announced on Tuesday 25th November, and fans can be the first to hear of the Hawks’ fixtures by signing up via the link below.
Fans can watch Hampshire in 2026 with a Hampshire Cricket Membership, with our Premium package offering admission to EVERY Hampshire and Hampshire Hawks home match across the summer.
For more information on our membership offering, please visit the link below.
Utilita Bowl will host seven Vitality Blast matchdays in 2026, including five double headers, starting on Tuesday 26th May
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Hampshire Cricket and Utilita Bowl have been awarded the Best Vitality Blast Spectator Experience Award at the 2025 ECB Business of Cricket Awards