Vitality Blast
2026 fixtures confirmed! T20 Passports and hospitality on sale.
Hampshire Hawks are regarded as one the most successful English domestic teams in T20 history.
The men's side have won three T20 titles, whilst the women's side - who have succeeded the Southern Vipers - also have three T20 title victories.
Vitality Blast is the perfect opportunity to enjoy fast-paced T20 cricket with friends and family at Utilita Bowl - rated by fans as the best view and food in English cricket for consecutive years.
Located in the heart of Hampshire, Utilita Bowl provides the perfect setting for cricket fans to immerse themselves in the excitement of the Vitality Blast. With state-of-the-art facilities, an electric atmosphere, free family-friendly activities, and the best food & drink in cricket as rated by the fans, the stadium offers an unparalleled experience for spectators of all ages.
For the first time ever, in 2025, both the men’s and women’s teams played in the Vitality Blast as Hampshire Hawks.
2025’s summer of Vitality Blast delivered a high-octane matchday experience, where the rhythm of the crowd, the sound of the bat striking the ball, and the build-up to those explosive moments combined to create an atmosphere like no other.
All of this led to Hampshire Cricket being recognised as delivering the Best Spectator Experience in the Vitality Blast!
Wondering what to it looked like? Watch the video below to see how you can Amp Up your summer in 2026!
Fixtures
Hampshire Hawks kick-off their 2026 Vitality Blast 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.
One of T20 cricket’s most iconic rivalries resumes on 2 June, as James Vince’s Hawks face Sussex Sharks at Utilita Bowl in the latest chapter of the El Clasicoast derby.
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.
Hampshire Cricket members (excluding Standard Members) can gain access to all home Vitality Blast group stage fixtures at Utilita Bowl.
Find out more about a membership via the link below.
Passports
A Vitality Blast (T20) Passport entitles holders entry for all seven home Hampshire Hawks group stage matchdays in 2026.
Passports remain one of the most popular ways to follow the Hawks across the entire summer and have completely sold out in recent years.
Black Friday deal: Save £20 on T20 Passports, currently available for just £99, plus a free guest pass to the opening home fixture on 26th May. This limited-time offer ends 30th November – so don’t delay.
Purchase a T20 Passport online via the link below.
Tickets
Tickets are due to go on priority sale with the best deals to previous buyers from January until going on general sale in mid-February.
More information about 2026 tickets will become available in Feburary 2026.
Hospitality Packages
Hospitality packages for the 2026 Vitality Blast are available to book.
Packages start from £90 + VAT, offering outstanding food & drink, premium views and the best spectator experience in the Vitality Blast.
Find out more or book now via the link below.
Pitch-Facing Hotel Bedrooms
Pitch-facing hotel rooms at Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl offer one of the most unique and luxurious live sport experiences in the UK.
Enjoy the thrill of the Vitality Blast on your very own private balcony, order room service from our expansive menu and retire to the comfort of your room or suite once all of the action is over.
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