BALLOT COMING SOON – Tuesday 2 September 2025
Unlimited drama awaits when England Cricket return to Emirates Old Trafford in 2026. Expect a spectacle of cricket in Manchester at the home of live experiences - find out what makes our match day events so special here.
- England v India, Vitality International T20 – Saturday 4 July 2026
- England v Sri Lanka, Vitality International T20 – Saturday 19 September 2026
International Ticket Priority: Don't want to enter the ballot? Tickets are expected to be in high demand so purchase tickets before anyone else with priority access from £35 - More information coming soon!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Key Dates:
Tuesday 2 September: Ballot Opens
Tuesday 30 September: Ballot Closes at midnight
Monday 6 – Wednesday 8 October: credit/debit cards processed, and ballot result emails sent.
Thursday 9 October: Second chance window
Wednesday 15 October: General Sale
What is the Ballot?
The Ticket Ballot will be open for 2026 England International fixtures at Emirates Old Trafford as detailed above. The ballot is the fairest way to allocate tickets for matches we believe, will be over-subscribed for one or more price categories.
Once all the applications have been received and cleaned, the ballot software randomly selects applicants by match and price category until that price category is full, or all applications have been satisfied.
Payments are processed and seats are allocated in the same random order as the ballot selected the applications. Successful, Partially Successful and Unsuccessful applications will be notified of the results and the amount debited.
When will the Ballot open?
The Ballot will open on Tuesday 2 September and run until midnight on Tuesday 30 September.
Who can access the Ballot?
Any supporter can access and apply to the Ballot. You just need to login to your Lancashire Cricket tickets account or create a new account to submit your application.
How do I apply in the Ballot?
You will need to login with your Lancashire Cricket ticketing account details or create a new account.
NOTE: You must submit a valid credit / debit card as should your application be successful or partially successful your saved card will be debited for the total amount of the tickets that you have been successful in applying for.
How do I edit or delete my application?
If you wish to amend or cancel your Open Ticket Ballot Application, it is possible to do so until the Ticket Ballot closes at midnight on Tuesday 30 September 2025, by visiting your ballot application and selecting “edit” or "cancel". After this date, you will not be able to edit or cancel your application.
Do I need to submit my credit /debit card details?
Yes, you must enter a valid credit / debit card upon submitting your application. NOTE: £1 will be ringfenced (not charged) against your saved card to confirm the cards validity. If you are successful or partially successful your card will be debited for the total amount of your tickets on or around Monday 6 October. Please ensure you have the appropriate funds in your account on Monday 6 October as your account will be debited for all successfully applied tickets.
What happens if my card declines?
If you do not have the appropriate funds your application will be deemed unsuccessful. You will have the chance to purchase tickets in the second chance window that opens on Thursday 9 October before any remaining tickets are released for general sale on Wednesday 15 October
When does the ballot close?
The Ballot will close at midnight on Tuesday 30 September. All application data will be cleansed and the ballot will be processed over the forthcoming days, with payments being taken on or around Monday 6 October and confirmation emails being sent immediately afterwards.
How many tickets can I apply for?
You can apply for tickets for all three fixtures, however the following ticket limits apply.
Max 6 tickets per person for the England v India Vitality International T20
Max 8 tickets per person for the England v Sri Lanka Vitality International T20
Will there be alcohol free areas?
Yes, if you want to sit in an alcohol free section please select the price categories labelled Alcohol free.
Are there family friendly areas?
Yes, the family stand will be visible when applying for tickets. A minimum of one Under 18 ticket needs to be purchased within the family stand (category 5 tickets)
How much are tickets?
Tickets will vary in price depending on the game you are interested in and category of ticket that you are applying for. All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees.
England v India Vitality International T20:
Adults £49-£136
Juniors £15
England v Sri Lanka Vitality International T20:
Adults £39 - £99
Juniors £12
How do I apply for wheelchair or accessible tickets?
Once logged in, select your preferred match, select your preferred category (Cat 2, 3 or 4), then select from wheelchair and wheelchair escort or accessible and escort. If you are successful in the Ballot, you will be contacted by the Ticketing Team to confirm your exact requirements.
What if I am not successful in the Ballot?
A second chance window will open to all applicants to buy tickets on Thursday 9 October before general sale on Wednesday 15 October.
When will I receive my tickets?
Tickets will be distributed in the Lancashire Cricket Ticket App approximately 8 weeks before each match.
What are the chances of being successful in the Ballot?
Chances are dependent on the total number of tickets requested and the total number of tickets available at each price category. The Club will update the “best chance” price categories during the Ballot application phase.
How many tickets are available in total in the Ballot?
This will vary by match and by price category after the Members priority booking period.
How can I purchase tickets sitting next to my family/friends?
All tickets applied for in the same application will be seated together. There is no guarantee that separate applications will be allocated near each other.
Can I choose what category of ticket I apply for?
Yes, all categories are clearly listed with their price in the Ballot form.
Can I choose where to sit if I’m successful?
No, your tickets will be allocated depending on your category of ticket and number of tickets applied for in the Ballot.
What happens if I am successful but can no longer attend?
Tickets can be re-sold on the Lancashire Cricket re-sale platform should you no longer be able to attend due to unforeseen circumstances. These can be posted for sale to other fans, we will not be issuing refunds. Tickets that are listed for re-sale on unauthorised third-party websites such as Stubhub or Viagogo will be cancelled with no eligibility for a refund. Please ensure you only use our official re-sale platform
Read our full ticketing terms and conditions here.