OLD TRAFFORD CRICKET GROUND, MANCHESTER

This is your guide for everything you need to know about matches held at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester throughout the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Here you can find all the information you need ahead of your matchday, including travel options, accessibility provision and on-site facilities.

GETTING TO THE GROUND

BY BIKE

There is a network of cycleways, dedicated lanes, paths and routes providing links across Greater Manchester.

Bike parking is available between within the ticket office and at Gates 10&11.

BY TRAM

We encourage our fans to travel sustainably to our fixtures at Old Trafford Cricket Ground. Getting to Old Trafford on the tram system couldn’t be easier.

Trams on the Altrincham line operate to Old Trafford which is directly next to the stadium. However, with so many people going to the match, services will be very busy and you may want to walk to another stop before or after the fixture to avoid the crowds.

There are several stops within a short walking distance of the venue.

Firswood: A 10-minute walk away. Board an East Didsbury line or Manchester Airport line service from this stop.

Wharfside: A 15-minute walk away.

Exchange Quay: A 20-minute walk away. Board a tram on the Eccles line

For those visiting the region from further afield there is free parking for Metrolink customers at Park and Ride sites across the network.

Attendees should use contactless for payments, it's the easy way to pay. Just remember to touch-in and touch-out.

BY TRAIN

Manchester Piccadilly, Deansgate Castlefield and Victoria train* stations all have access to tram stops, which will take you directly to the ground.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING

Pre book your accessible parking through the Lancashire Cricket Ticket office: ticketoffice@lancashirecricket.co.uk. A limited number of accessible parking spaces are available at Old Trafford Cricket Ground (car park three, entry via Great Stone Road).

FOOD AND DRINK

Food and beverage options will be updated closer to the competition so make sure you check back in to find out which options we’ll have on matchdays.

MULTI-FAITH ROOMS AND SENSORY ROOMS

The Faith Room is situated under the Pavilion in the tunnel. It is available for all ticket-holders at all times during matchdays.

SENSORY ROOM

There is a private pitch-facing sensory room located in the Hilton Garden Inn where users can get away from overwhelming outside distractions. Our sensory room is a dedicated space that allows those with sensory processing issues the opportunity to watch the game in a safe and secure environment. The room is complete with soft comfortable seating, bubble columns and fibreoptic tail create calming visual distractions. The room is restricted to one family member for a maximum of two hours. The room is available to any match ticket holder free of charge.

If you would like to use this facility, please speak to the Hilton Garden Inn reception when you arrive and they will be able to assist you. For further information go to: Sensory Room

SENSORY PACKS

Old Trafford Cricket Ground offer sensory packs to ensure that everyone is included and feels welcome. Designed to enhance matchday experience, each reusable pack includes items such as ear defenders, fidget spinners and stressballs.

If you would like a new sensory pack, please speak to a team at the Pavilion Reception.

SUSTAINABILITY

After setting up a Sustainability working group at the end of the 2022 season, Emirates Old Trafford is operating a number of projects and systems to support this ambition, including:

Eliminate single-use plastic
Reduce our carbon footprint
Increase recycling and minimise waste
Electricity from renewable sources
Reduce energy use
Our goal is to be a fully net zero venue and deliver major events using the most sustainable practices

Waste and Recycling

Emirates Old Trafford uses eco-friendly take away food containers
The venue ensures food waste is composted
The venue strives to reduce food waste by planning menus suitable for the quantity of people eating
The venue works with a waste management supplier- Zero to waste landfill with our supplier