1805: The first Eton v Harrow match takes place at Lord's

The annual Eton v Harrow match is the longest-running regular fixture at Lord’s. The first match, in 1805, arose out of a challenge issued by the Harrow boys on 20 June 1805. It was four months and one day before the Battle of Trafalgar: “The gentlemen of Harrow School requ...

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MCC welcomes inclusion of Women’s Cricket at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

MCC welcomes the decision by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) to include women’s T20 cricket at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022. In March, MCC World Cricket committee expressed unanimous backing for the inclusion of women’s cricket in the 2022 Commonwealt...

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Old Clock Tower Club

Your own seat to experience all that a day at the home of cricket has to offer The Old Clock Tower Club offers stunning views in your very own home within the Ground, ensuring that you are able to enjoy every major matchday of the summer, whilst enjoying exclusive access to ...

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MCC announces three-year Cricket Strategy

MCC has announced the launch of a three-year Cricket Strategy, aiming to link the Club's cricket objectives to its bold vision to aspire to be the finest cricket club in the world, working for the good of the game. Being the finest takes a true passion for excellence, a de...

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Lord's to host England v New Zealand Test

MCC is delighted to confirm that Lord’s will host the first LV= Insurance Test Match between England and New Zealand in early June. Kane Williamson’s side, who are currently the number one ranked team in Test cricket in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) rankings...

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1827: The first Oxford v Cambridge match takes place at Lord's

The BBC comedy Blackadder Goes Forth famously referred to the three great English universities: Oxford, Cambridge and Hull. Two of those notable seats of learning compete in one of the oldest regular fixtures at Lord’s. The history of cricket in Cambridge and Oxford dates ...

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Planning permission granted for Compton and Edrich Stands

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has been granted full planning permission by Westminster City Council to construct two new three-tier stands to replace the existing Compton and Edrich Stands. The redevelopment of the stands at Lord’s Cricket Ground forms the second phase of th...

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Stephen Fry to deliver the 2021 MCC Cowdrey Lecture

Stephen Fry, a lifelong cricket supporter and MCC Foundation Patron, will deliver the 2021 MCC Cowdrey Lecture at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Tuesday 16 November 2021. The prestigious Lecture, which embodies the Spirit of Cricket, will return after a hiatus in 2020 due to the C...

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R.J.W Topley - REECE TOPLEY 6-24 V INDIA

Reece Topley became the first English Men's bowler to write his name onto the Limited-Overs Honours Boards since Darren Gough in 1997 thanks to a match-winning 6-24 against India at Lord’s. A superb spell saw Topley finish the match with the best figures by an English men's ...

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