We look forward to welcoming you to Lord’s for the first Rothesay Test match in the series between England and New Zealand to kick off the summer season of Test cricket at Lord’s.
This match is a landmark occasion for the Home of Cricket as it’s the 150th Test to have been played at the Ground. Throughout the match, MCC will be celebrating the rich history and enduring legacy of cricket’s longest format, bringing the past and present together for a memorable experience.
During the tea interval, a unique ceremony will bring together those who’ve captained England at Lord’s onto the field of play.
To help you commemorate the occasion, a limited-edition range of 150th Test merchandise will be available in the Lord’s Shop and the official match programme will include an extended look back on some of the greatest Test moments at the Home of Cricket.
TFL STRIKES & MATCH TIMINGS - DON'T MISS THE FIRST BALL!
The ground will be very busy and we strongly encourage all spectators to arrive as early as possible, soon after the gates open at 09.00, to allow extra time for queuing and security checks so you're in your seat for the start of the match.
Please note that there is a planned Tube strike; allow extra time for your journey and check for the latest travel updates before setting off.
Match and gate opening timings are as follows:
| 9:00 | Gates open |
| 11:00 | Scheduled start of play |
| 13.00 - 13:40 | Lunch |
| 15:40 - 16:00 | Tea |
| 18:00 | Scheduled close of play |
HAVE YOUR TICKETS DOWNLOADED AND READY
Your tickets are now available in the Lord's App.
To help ensure smooth entry and avoid delays at the gate, please download the Lord's app, log in and check your tickets before you travel.
Please note the Lord's App requires iOS17 or above. To access your tickets, please make sure you are using the latest version (Version 19.4.2). If your app has not been updated since 30 March 2026, you will need to do so to access your tickets. Make sure you are logged in with your Lord’s account using the same email address you used to purchase your tickets.
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MATCHDAY COMPETITIONS
Ahead of the match, we’re offering ticket holders the chance to take part in two competitions, giving you even more to enjoy as part of your day at the Ground.
Open to Adult (18+) ticket holders attending Lord’s on the day, win a Ginger Pig Hamper, packed with premium produce (worth up to £100), along with a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne, perfect for enjoying at the Home of Cricket.
One entry per person. Terms and Conditions apply.
Enter before 12.15pm on the day to be in with a chance to win.
One winner will be drawn at 12.30pm on each qualifying matchday.
The winning Entrant will be notified by mobile phone and email as soon as reasonably practicable following the draw.
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Enter Competition
For the next generation of cricketers
One lucky junior ticket holder will win a junior cricket bat from the Lord’s Performance Centre (worth up to £100), measured and fitted in store by our experts.
Open to parents and guardians (18+) attending Lord’s with a junior (under 16) ticket holder in their group. One entry per junior. Terms and Conditions apply.
Enter before 12.15pm on the day to be in with a chance to win.
One winner will be drawn at 12.30pm on each qualifying matchday.
The winning Entrant will be notified by mobile phone and email as soon as reasonably practicable following the draw.
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COMING TO DAY TWO? REMEMBER TO WEAR RED FOR RUTH
Lord’s will be turning red for the Ruth Strauss Foundation's annual #RedforRuth Day on Friday 5 June. Building on the overwhelming success of the past seven years, please join the players, staff and broadcasters in showing your support on the day by wearing your best red attire (the more red the better!).
There will be a very special ceremony to start the day, that you won’t want to miss - please be in your seat by 10:30 to be part of history.
For more information on RedforRuth mission and activities click here.
RedforRuth merchandise sold out very quickly in the Ground last year, so come prepared in your own best red attire. We look forward to turning this into the reddest Test so far. Together, supporting families facing one of life’s toughest tests.
Bringing the children
For the kids coming along to the Test match, a kids activity book and colouring pencils will be available at the Ground. Alternatively, download the kids activity book below and bring along to the Ground.
New Reusable Cup Scheme
To support a more sustainable matchday, we have a new reusable cup system in place. When purchasing your first drink, a £1 cup charge is added to cover the cost of the cup. Please bring your cup back to any bar throughout the day and you'll be exchanged for a fresh one at no further charge. You can exchange as often as you wish.
At the close of play, please return your cup to a designated return bin or any bar. The £1 charge is non-refundable. Any surplus generated by the scheme, after covering the cost of lost or unreturned cups, will be donated to the MCC Foundation.
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Food and drink
Our food outlets cater to a range of dietary requirements including meat-free, plant-based and gluten-free, speak to your server before ordering. The Lord’s Food Village has a range of grab and go food and drink options with self-checkout kiosks meaning a significantly quicker experience with less queuing and more time to enjoy the cricketing action.
MCC is delighted to have a new official beer supplier, Asahi, serving a range of premium drinks available around the ground for the first time, during this match.
Their signature beer, Peroni Nastro Azzurro is widely available on tap. Fuller’s London Pride makes a welcome return to the Ground, alongside the introduction of new options including London Pride Lager and Meantime craft beers. Their range of no-low alcohol products are also available including Peroni 0.0% or Asahi Super Dry 0.0%.
Majestic, our Official Wine and Spirits Supplier, will take over the wine bar behind the Warner Stand. The bar will showcase a curated selection of premium wines including sparkling, white, red, rosés, and non-alcoholic options all carefully chosen to spark conversation and enhance every visit to Lord’s this summer.Escape the crowds and upgrade your interval at HOAM, our premier café lounge bar. Located on the first floor of the Lord’s Performance Centre (opposite the Nursery Ground), it’s the ultimate spot to relax away from your seat.
Escape the crowds and upgrade your interval at HOAM, our premier café lounge bar. Located on the first floor of the Lord’s Performance Centre (opposite the Nursery Ground), it’s the ultimate spot to relax away from your seat.
- Artisan Coffee
- Homemade Treats
- Signature cocktails and beers
- Fresh Grab-and-Go Bites
- Limited Exclusive Matchday Deals
Visit us today and experience Lord’s in comfort.
Lord's is Cashless
Lord’s is a cashless Ground. Debit and credit card payments as well as mobile payments such as Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted at all tills around the Ground.
Getting to Lord's
There are plenty of options across the Transport For London (TFL) network to get to Lord’s. Please note that roadworks on Wellington Road throughout the summer will cause some disruption in and around St John’s Wood underground station and therefore we urge you to use alternatives whenever possible.
It is also highly recommended to use the Underground station most appropriate for where you will be seated in the Ground. These options should be considered for entry and leaving:
- For the Warner Stand, Pavilion, and Tavern and Allen Stands, use Warwick Avenue or Edgware Road (15 min walk)
- For Mound and Edrich Stands, use Baker Street (15 min walk)
- For the Grand and Compton Stands, use St. John's Wood (10 min walk)
The closest rail stations are Marylebone (15 mins) and Paddington which is a pleasant 20-minute stroll taking in the canals of Little Venice.
Entry through the North Gate will be via automated turnstiles, with stewards on hand to assist if needed.
Click the link below for more transport options.
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The Ginger Pig Hampers
Make your visit to Lord’s extra delicious this year with a sumptuous picnic hamper from The Ginger Pig, London’s iconic artisan butcher and delicatessen.
Inspired by a traditional cricket tea, each picnic hamper includes breakfast, a two or three-course lunch and afternoon tea. There will be a banquet of terrines, scotch eggs, sandwiches and buttery homemade cakes to savour from opening bell to last ball.
Inspired by a traditional cricket tea, each picnic hamper includes breakfast, a two or three-course lunch and afternoon tea. There will be a banquet of terrines, scotch eggs, sandwiches and buttery homemade cakes to savour from opening bell to last ball.
These tremendously proper picnics are handmade by the Ginger Pig’s skilled butchers, bakers and chefs in their Bermondsey butchery and kitchens, and – as you’d expect – sourcing is of the highest calibre.
With an abundance of green spaces at Lord’s, Ginger Pig Picnics can be enjoyed from your seat if you don’t want to miss a ball, or find a picnic table or patch of grass to enjoy it from. With an abundance of green spaces at Lord’s, Ginger Pig Picnics can be enjoyed from your seat if you don’t want to miss a ball, or find a picnic table or patch of grass to enjoy it from.
Pre-order now
Safety and Security
The safety and security of all those who visit Lord’s Cricket Ground is a priority for the MCC. When you visit, there will be a number security measures you can see, and some you cannot see. This includes search dogs in and around the ground and at entry points. Please follow the guidance given by our stewards and security staff.
We suggest that you bring with you only essential items or leave bags at home if possible. There are a number of things you cannot bring into Lord’s, similar to every other international sports venue.
These include anything that can be used to injure or harm others, including any sharp knife. Illegal items, such as controlled drugs, are also prohibited. These items and others can all be found under the Lord’s Ground
Incidents
We want Lord’s to be a Ground for all. Please treat everyone equally and with kindness. To report an issue or concern, including inappropriate or anti-social behaviour, please alert a steward in the first instance.
You can also text 07401 056737 and provide details of the incident and your location within the Ground and member of our security team will liaise directly with you.
We stand against discrimination in all its forms and are committed to ensuring that MCC and Lord’s are welcome to all.
WIFI
Wifi is available via ‘The Cloud’. For behind-the-scenes access follow Lord’s on X or Instagram by searching for @HomeOfCricket. Fans are encouraged to share their photos and get in touch using the hashtag #LoveLords.
SHOPS
There are a number of Lord's Shops around the Ground stocked with match-day essentials, team merchandise, Lord’s clothing and lifestyle range, gifts and souvenirs of your day.
Our brand new shop in the Lord's Performance Centre. Our expert team is on hand to help every cricketer find the right equipment. From English willow bats to gloves, we offer a wide range of high-quality equipment. Middlesex replica kit is now available in the Members' Shop and Heyhoe Flint Gate Shop.
Shops will close 30 mins after close of play. The full range of merchandise can also be viewed online at store.lords.org and MCC via mccstore.lords.org.
Please note, our MCC Member Shop is located behind the Pavilion adjacent to the Harris Garden.
MULTI-FAITH ROOM AND ACCESSIBILITY
Multi Faith rooms are open during the match and are located in the Pavilion basement (opposite the Members Shop) and the Edrich stand.
For those attending with small children, baby changing facilities are available around the Ground. Fully accessible adult Changing Places toilets are available in the Pavilion Basement and in the Compton Stand. Unisex toilets are located in the Pavilion Basement and next to the multi-faith room on at the Edrich stand.
There is a sensory room available to provide a safe and calming space for those with neurodivergent needs that may be finding the match atmosphere overwhelming. The room is available on a first-come, first-served basis and located in the Pavilion basement.
MUSEUM
MCC would like to invite you to visit the MCC Museum which is free of charge for all ticket holders. Ask at the Museum for opening and closing time.
HERITAGE TRAIL
Look out for the Lord’s Heritage Trail, a new installation that will take you on a very special journey into the amazing history of the world’s most famous cricket ground. As you journey around the Ground and scan the QR code at each of the waypoints, learn more about the history and heritage of The Home of Cricket.
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FAQs
If you have any questions, please visit the FAQs section of the site for more information.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
We look forward to welcoming you to Lord's.
