Edgbaston T20 Blast 2026 hosts Warwickshire Bears across five home Central Group matchdays from 22 May to 26 June 2026, including four double-headers with Bears Women. MidlandsMania on 14 June packs two men’s games into one day. Edgbaston then hosts Men’s Finals Day on Saturday 18 July — its 14th consecutive year. The Blast Pass (£110) covers all home men’s and women’s fixtures. Finals Day from £60.
There is no ground in England that does T20 cricket quite like Edgbaston. The Hollies Stand — a vast, uncovered terraced end packed with fancy-dress revellers — creates an atmosphere that visitors describe as unlike any other in domestic cricket. On Finals Day, with 25,000 packed in from morning to evening, EdgBLASTon earns every bit of its reputation as the spiritual home of the T20 Blast.
In 2026, Edgbaston is busier than ever. Warwickshire Bears battle through a tough Central Group campaign against Somerset (the defending champions), Northamptonshire, Glamorgan, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. A new event — MidlandsMania — adds a second back-to-back men’s double-header on 14 June, while the Bears v Pears derby against Worcestershire in June remains the most anticipated local fixture of the summer.
Warwickshire Bears 2026 T20 Squad
Warwickshire Bears carry a strong squad into the 2026 Vitality Blast with a bowling attack built around their senior professional core. Sam Hain and Dan Mousley provide batting quality in the top and middle order, while Chris Woakes — when available from England duty — adds genuine pace and experience. Liam Norwell and Olly Hannon-Dalby are consistent domestic performers with ball in hand. The Bears are a 3-7 qualifier rather than title favourites, but at Edgbaston, with the home crowd behind them, they are difficult to beat.
| Player | Role | Why to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Hain | Middle-order bat | Prolific county run-scorer — builds innings and accelerates in death overs |
| Dan Mousley | All-rounder / Left-arm spin | Young England prospect — bat, bowl and field; one of county cricket’s rising stars |
| Chris Woakes | All-rounder (England dependent) | England international — devastatingly effective when available for county T20 |
| Liam Norwell | Right-arm seam | Reliable, consistent seamer — excellent in Edgbaston conditions with early swing |
| Olly Hannon-Dalby | Right-arm seam | Death bowling specialist — has defended totals at Edgbaston consistently |
Edgbaston T20 Blast 2026 — Full Men’s Fixture List
Preparations are underway for another exciting summer at EdgBLASTon, with five home T20 Blast matchdays covering the full range of Bears Group B rivals. The Hollies Way package for the big local derby and the new Fl3xi Pack are also available for fans who want premium experiences or flexible booking options.
| Date | Fixture | KO (BST) | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 22 May | Bears vs Somerset (defending champions) | ~6:30 PM | 🔴 DH (Blast Off) | Both men + women host Somerset |
| Fri 6 Jun | Bears vs Yorkshire Vikings | ~6:30 PM | 🔴 DH | — |
| Sun 8 Jun | Bears vs Derbyshire Falcons | ~3:00 PM | 🔴 DH | — |
| Sat 14 Jun | MidlandsMania: Falcons vs Leicestershire | ~2:00 PM | Solo (double men’s bill) | Followed by Bears vs Notts Outlaws |
| Sat 14 Jun | MidlandsMania: Bears vs Notts Outlaws | ~6:30 PM | Solo (double men’s bill) | Two men’s matches in one day |
| Fri 20 Jun | ⚡ Bears vs Worcestershire Rapids (Derby) | ~6:30 PM | Solo — Bears v Pears | Biggest local derby of the season |
| Fri 26 Jun | Bears vs Worcestershire (return) | ~6:30 PM | 🔴 DH | Digbeth Dining Club + Pravha Fan Zone |
Alt: Warwickshire Bears men’s T20 Blast 2026 fixture list at Edgbaston showing all home matches, dates, kick-off times, doubleheaders and special events. Source: edgbaston.com 2026.
Bears v Pears — The Midlands Derby
The Bears vs Worcestershire Rapids local derby is the most anticipated fixture of Warwickshire’s home Blast campaign. Bears v Worcestershire returns to Edgbaston on Friday 26 June with Digbeth Dining Club, the Pravha Fan Zone, DJs and cricket under the lights. If you only attend one T20 Blast fixture at Edgbaston in 2026, make it this one. A separate solo derby fixture on 20 June precedes it — two chances to watch this local rivalry in the space of six days.
Men’s Finals Day at Edgbaston — 18 July 2026
Edgbaston’s greatest day in the T20 calendar returns for a 14th consecutive year. The Men’s Finals Day on Saturday 18 July 2026 features two semi-finals and a final — all at Edgbaston. Tickets are now available at edgbaston.com with a limit of 6 per person.
- Semi-Final 1: Approximately 11:00 AM BST
- Semi-Final 2: Approximately 2:30 PM BST
- The Final: Approximately 6:30 PM BST (floodlit)
- Tickets from £60 for general admission — limited to 6 per person
- Press Box Stand (Blocks 16–17) is an alcohol-free zone
- Premium Experiences: Seat Unique Terrace available online; Keith Prowse premium upgrade available
- Eight qualifying teams (top 2 per group + 2 wildcards) face off in four quarter-finals on 15 July before Finals Day
| Match | Teams | BST Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Final 1 | QF winner 1 vs QF winner 2 | ~11:00 AM | From £60 |
| Semi-Final 2 | QF winner 3 vs QF winner 4 | ~2:30 PM | Included in ticket |
| THE FINAL | Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 | ~6:30 PM | Included in ticket |
Edgbaston Tickets & Pricing 2026
💷 Edgbaston T20 Blast 2026 — Full Ticket & Pass Guide
Edgbaston Ground Guide & Pitch
Edgbaston’s T20 pitch tends to favour pace bowlers early on, particularly with the new ball when conditions are overcast. The surface flattens out as innings progress and the pitch gets used. First-innings scores of 165–185 are typical in T20 cricket at Edgbaston, though the Hollies Stand dimensions can encourage targeting the short midwicket boundary.
- The Hollies Stand at the City End is world-famous — packed with fancy dress, flags and noise on big days
- The R&A Stand and Eric Hollies Stand both offer excellent playing views and covered seating
- The ground is cashless — bring a bank card
- Disabled seating available online or by calling 0121 369 1994 (10am–4pm, Mon–Fri)
Getting to Edgbaston
- Train: Birmingham New Street (3 miles) — taxi 10 min (~£8) or bus route 45/47 (~25 min)
- Bus: Routes 45 and 47 from Birmingham city centre stop on Edgbaston Road
- University Station: Cross-City line — 10-minute walk to the ground (good for Finals Day)
- By car: Limited match-day parking. Park-and-ride from Witton or University recommended for Finals Day
- Address: Edgbaston, Birmingham B5 7QU. Phone: 0330 551 1994
📋 Summary — Edgbaston T20 Blast 2026 Men
- Warwickshire Bears host 5 Central Group matchdays (22 May – 26 Jun) + Finals Day 18 July
- Blast Pass £110: all home men + women T20 fixtures, 1 free guest pass
- Fl3xi Pack £55: any 3 matchdays of your choice — flexible booking
- MidlandsMania: 14 June — two men’s T20 games in one day at Edgbaston
- Bears v Pears derby: 20 and 26 June — biggest local rivalry, Digbeth Dining Club on 26 June
- Men’s Finals Day: 18 July — SF1 (~11am), SF2 (~2:30pm), Final (~6:30pm) — from £60
- Travel: University Station (10 min walk) or bus 45/47. Address: B5 7QU. Cashless