1814: MCC beat Hertfordshire in the first match at this ground

The Marylebone Cricket Club was founded in 1787 by a group of gentlemen seeking a more peaceful and secluded area for their cricket. Thomas Lord’s new Ground at Dorset Fields was popular and successful, but the peace and seclusion didn’t last long. At turn of the 19 th cent...

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Home Dressing Room

Used by the MCC President on match days, this light, contemporary space offers fabulous views. The President’s Box is a unique dining or drinks space, offering glazed doors opening in to the stand for guests to enjoy an al fresco vantage point. Event Types   THE HOME...

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2021: The new Compton and Edrich Stands are completed

The original Compton and Edrich stands opened in 1991 and replaced the ‘G’ and ‘H’ stands which had stood at the Nursery End since 1924. G and H were designed by Sir Herbert Baker, architect of the second Grand Stand and the Grace Gates. Known as the ‘free seats’ they became...

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M.H. Mankad - M.H. Mankad 5-196 v England

Vinoo Mankad made the Lord's Honours Boards twice in the same match, with his figures of 5-196 sealing a spot first during the 1952 Test between England and India. After India had posted a total of 235 in the first innings, Mankad's spinning abilities were put to the test by...

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R.T. Ponting - R.T. Ponting 111 v England

Ricky Ponting scored his only international century at Lord's during the 2005 ODI series between Australia and England. Electing to field first, Ponting watched his Australian bowlers take control of the second ODI of the series with Brett Lee taking five wickets to help con...

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1926: The Father Time weathervane is gifted to MCC

Even among MCC’s most senior Members, few can claim to have seen more than 100 Test Matches at Lord’s. But one familiar face on the Ground has done just that. He first watched England beat West Indies by an innings and 58 runs in June 1928. He was at Lord’s for Don Bradman’s...

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Planning Application for Compton and Edrich Stands Submitted

A planning application for the redevelopment of the Compton and Edrich Stands at Lord’s was submitted to Westminster City Council by MCC on 3rd October 2018. The application may be viewed on the website by clicking here and a determination is anticipated early in the New Y...

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Enid Bakewell to ring five-minute bell at Lord's

Enid Bakewell will ring the bell to signal five minutes before the start of play on the opening day of the England v India LV= Insurance Test Match at Lord’s. Regarded as one of England’s great cricketers, and one of the most recognisable names in the women’s game, Bakewell ...

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Security

Cricket Match Regulations Prohibited or Restricted Items 3.1 Animals Any animal (other than a guide dog or police dog) other than with the prior written authorisation of the Chief Executive & Secretary. 3.2 Dangerous materials Fireworks, flares, firearms, weapons,...

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Dead ball

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