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Hampshire Hawks’ fixtures for the 2026 Vitality Blast have been confirmed, with Utilita Bowl set to host seven T20 matchdays, including five men’s and women’s double headers, in what promises to be one of the most exciting T20 summers ever on the south coast.
Utilita Bowl continues to be a leading venue for domestic T20 cricket, having welcomed two record Women’s T20 crowds during the 2025 Vitality Blast – cementing its reputation as a hub for the men’s and women’s game.
Earlier this year, Hampshire Cricket and Utilita Bowl were recognised by fans as delivering the Best Spectator Experience in the Vitality Blast at the 2025 Business of Cricket Awards.
The Hawks begin their 2026 campaign with a double header away to Somerset on 22 May, a repeat of the dramatic Men’s Final in September where Hampshire narrowly missed out on the trophy.
Half-term double headers then kick off the Hawks’ home schedule on 26 and 29 May against Essex and Surrey, offering two huge days of action for fans and families.
The Surrey fixture on 29 May is expected to be one of the highlights of the group stage, bringing some of domestic cricket’s biggest names to the south coast for a high-profile double header.
South Coast Rivalry Returns: El Clasicoast Is Back
One of T20 cricket’s most iconic rivalries resumes on 2 June, as Hampshire Hawks face Sussex Sharks at Utilita Bowl in the latest chapter of the El Clasicoast derby.
The fierce south coast rivalry remains the longest-standing in the Vitality Blast and routinely attracts some of the competition’s most passionate crowds.
A standout fixture of the 2026 schedule sees the Hawks host Yorkshire on 26 June in a men’s and women’s double header.
It will be only the second ever men’s T20 meeting between Hampshire and Yorkshire, following the 2012 Final at Sophia Gardens.
The match also marks the first time the Hawks Women have faced the White Rose, with Yorkshire entering their debut year as a Tier One team.
This unique crossover fixture brings together two clubs with significant T20 pedigree and adds a fresh competitive edge to the Hawks’ summer calendar.
Hampshire conclude their group stage away from home on 12 July, with the Hawks Men travelling to face Sussex Sharks at Hove and the Hawks Women meeting Surrey at The Kia Oval.
In a major change to the competition structure, the Quarter-Finals and Finals Day will also take place in July for 2026, creating a more compact and high-intensity Blast campaign that brings the knockout drama forward into the height of summer.
Seven-Match Passports & Hospitality On Sale Now
Fans can now secure their place at every Hawks home matchday in 2026 with a 7-match Passport, available for just £99 as an Early Bird price.
To celebrate Black Friday, all Passport purchasers by 30th November will also receive a free guest pass to the opening home fixture – a limited-time special offer.
Hospitality packages for the 2026 Vitality Blast are also available, starting from £90 + VAT, offering premium views, outstanding food and drink, and a best-in-class matchday experience at the venue recently voted Best Spectator Experience in the Vitality Blast.
More information on tickets, Passports and hospitality can be found via the link below.
Hampshire Cricket has today confirmed a landmark multi-year partnership with Castore, marking the start of a new era as the club teams up with one of the most exciting and innovative sportswear brands in the game.
