Nassau County Stadium to debut with T20 World Cup warm-up match between India and Bangladesh

Cricket fans are in for a treat as India and Bangladesh gear up to play the first match at the newly launched Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. This warm-up fixture, set for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, will mark the debut of the 34,000-seater stadium. The game is scheduled for Monday, May 27, offering early access to Nassau County residents, existing World Cup ticket holders, and fans registered for the pre-sale.

Tickets for the general public will be available from Thursday, May 23, at 10:00 AM EST. This match is a unique opportunity for local fans to witness top-tier cricket in their hometown.

“We’re pleased to be able to open this warm-up match to the public, and especially glad to be able to provide another opportunity for local residents to see first-hand what’s happening in their back yard,” said T20 USA CEO Brett Jones, as quoted by ICC.

“Importantly, tickets and/or hospitality remain available for every match at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium and we’d encourage fans to get them while they can to ensure we have a full venue while hosting these incredible athletes from all over the world.”

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up matches will be held from May 27 to June 1 across the USA and Trinidad and Tobago. The India vs Bangladesh game will be the final warm-up match, providing fans with an exclusive preview of the new stadium.

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Usain Bolt, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ambassador, recently toured the stadium alongside cricket legends and New York sports icons. This visit highlighted the significance of the venue in bringing world-class cricket to the USA.

Fans interested in early access must obtain a pre-sale code, which Nassau County officials will email to local residents. Existing World Cup ticket holders will receive their codes via email from T20 USA, Inc. General tickets can be purchased at tickets.t20worldcup.com