The T20 Blast 2025 is going to be one of the most exciting seasons in the history of English cricket. This year, the tournament takes a major step forward with fully aligned men’s and women’s competitions.
For the first time, fans will witness 52 double-header fixtures, where men’s and women’s teams play back-to-back. This new format highlights the importance of gender balance, paving the way for a brighter, more inclusive future in cricket.
Let’s explore everything you need to know about this season.
Key Changes In T20 Blast 2025
The T20 Blast 2025 is packed with new features aimed at enhancing the experience for players and fans alike:
- Double-Headers: A total of 52 double-header fixtures mean fans can watch men’s and women’s games in one go.
- Women’s Finals Day: For the first time, the women’s competition will have its own Finals Day at the Kia Oval on 27 July.
- Men’s Finals Day Tradition: The iconic Edgbaston will host the Men’s Finals Day on 13 September.
- Team Updates: Warwickshire Bears return to their original name after competing as Birmingham Bears, and The Blaze continues their winning momentum from 2024.
- Midweek Games: New Tuesday and Wednesday matches aim to give players better schedules while offering fans more weekday cricket.
These updates not only make the tournament more dynamic but also reflect a commitment to modernizing cricket.
T20 Blast 2025 – Fixtures, Date and Venue
The T20 Blast 2025 promises thrilling encounters across England and Wales as teams battle it out for supremacy in the shortest format of the game. Below is the detailed schedule of fixtures, including dates, venues, and times.
| Date | Time (IST) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2025 | 10:45 PM | Middlesex vs Sussex | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 29 May 2025 | 11:00 PM | Lancashire vs Worcestershire | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| 30 May 2025 | 11:00 PM | Gloucestershire vs Kent | Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol |
| 30 May 2025 | 11:00 PM | Hampshire vs Derbyshire | Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester |
| 30 May 2025 | 11:00 PM | Nottinghamshire vs Birmingham Bears | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| 30 May 2025 | 11:00 PM | Yorkshire vs Surrey | The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton |
| 30 May 2025 | 11:00 PM | Yorkshire vs Northamptonshire | Headingley, Leeds |
| 30 May 2025 | 11:30 PM | Hampshire vs Essex | Utilita Bowl, Southampton |
| 31 May 2025 | 7:00 PM | Birmingham Bears vs Durham Cricket | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 31 May 2025 | 7:00 PM | Lancashire vs Nottinghamshire | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| 01 Jun 2025 | 7:00 PM | Durham Cricket vs Lancashire | Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street |
| 01 Jun 2025 | 7:00 PM | Essex vs Yorkshire | The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford |
| 01 Jun 2025 | 7:00 PM | Middlesex vs Glamorgan | Merchant Taylors’ School, Northwood |
| 01 Jun 2025 | 7:00 PM | Northamptonshire vs Hampshire | The County Ground, Northampton |
| 01 Jun 2025 | 7:00 PM | Sussex vs Gloucestershire | The 1st Central County Ground, Hove |
| 01 Jun 2025 | 7:00 PM | Worcestershire vs Yorkshire | Visit Worcestershire New Road, Worcester |
| 03 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Glamorgan vs Surrey | Sophia Gardens Cardiff, Cardiff |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Lancashire vs Hampshire | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 11:30 PM | Derbyshire vs Northamptonshire | The County Ground, Derby |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 10:45 PM | Middlesex vs Kent | Edgbaston, Birmingham, England |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Surrey vs Hampshire | The Kia Oval, London |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 10:00 PM | Worcestershire vs Northamptonshire | Visit Worcestershire New Road, Worcester |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Birmingham Bears vs Yorkshire | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Glamorgan vs Essex | Sophia Gardens Cardiff, Cardiff |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Kent vs Surrey | The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, Canterbury |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Hampshire vs Durham Cricket | Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 11:30 PM | Derbyshire vs Nottinghamshire | The County Ground, Derby |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 11:30 PM | Hampshire vs Gloucestershire | Utilita Bowl, Southampton |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 11:30 PM | Sussex vs Yorkshire | The 1st Central County Ground, Hove |
| 07 Jun 2025 | 7:00 PM | Nottinghamshire vs Worcestershire | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| 08 Jun 2025 | 7:00 PM | Birmingham Bears vs Derbyshire | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 08 Jun 2025 | 7:00 PM | Essex vs Middlesex | The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford |
| 08 Jun 2025 | 7:00 PM | Kent vs Hampshire | The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, Canterbury |
| 08 Jun 2025 | 7:00 PM | Lancashire vs Northamptonshire | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| 08 Jun 2025 | 7:00 PM | Sussex vs Glamorgan | The 1st Central County Ground, Hove |
| 08 Jun 2025 | 7:00 PM | Yorkshire vs Hampshire | Headingley, Leeds |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Durham Cricket vs Derbyshire | Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Northamptonshire vs Birmingham Bears | The County Ground, Northampton |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Nottinghamshire vs Yorkshire | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Yorkshire vs Middlesex | The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Surrey vs Kent | The Kia Oval, London |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 11:30 PM | Essex vs Glamorgan | The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 10:00 PM | Worcestershire vs Lancashire | Visit Worcestershire New Road, Worcester |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Gloucestershire vs Yorkshire | Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Northamptonshire vs Durham Cricket | The County Ground, Northampton |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Nottinghamshire vs Derbyshire | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Yorkshire vs Birmingham Bears | Headingley, Leeds |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 11:30 PM | Hampshire vs Middlesex | Utilita Bowl, Southampton |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 11:30 PM | Sussex vs Essex | The 1st Central County Ground, Hove |
| 14 Jun 2025 | 7:00 PM | Derbyshire vs Hampshire | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 14 Jun 2025 | 7:00 PM | Glamorgan vs Sussex | Sophia Gardens Cardiff, Cardiff |
| 14 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Birmingham Bears vs Nottinghamshire | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 15 Jun 2025 | 7:00 PM | Gloucestershire vs Glamorgan | Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol |
| 15 Jun 2025 | 7:00 PM | Hampshire vs Worcestershire | Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester |
| 15 Jun 2025 | 7:00 PM | Yorkshire vs Kent | The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton |
| 15 Jun 2025 | 7:00 PM | Yorkshire vs Durham Cricket | York Cricket Club, York |
| 17 Jun 2025 | 11:30 PM | Hampshire vs Surrey | Utilita Bowl, Southampton |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 10:00 PM | Worcestershire vs Durham Cricket | Visit Worcestershire New Road, Worcester |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Kent vs Gloucestershire | The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, Canterbury |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Surrey vs Sussex | The Kia Oval, London |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 10:45 PM | Middlesex vs Essex | Edgbaston, Birmingham, England |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Hampshire vs Nottinghamshire | Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Yorkshire vs Hampshire | The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Birmingham Bears vs Worcestershire | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Durham Cricket vs Yorkshire | Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Glamorgan vs Yorkshire | Sophia Gardens Cardiff, Cardiff |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Gloucestershire vs Hampshire | Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Northamptonshire vs Nottinghamshire | The County Ground, Northampton |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 11:00 PM | Surrey vs Middlesex | The Kia Oval, London |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 11:30 PM | Derbyshire vs Lancashire | The County Ground, Derby |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 11:30 PM | Essex vs Kent | The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 11:00 PM | Durham Cricket vs Nottinghamshire | Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 11:00 PM | Kent vs Sussex | The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, Canterbury |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 11:00 PM | Hampshire vs Birmingham Bears | Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 11:00 PM | Northamptonshire vs Lancashire | The County Ground, Northampton |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 11:00 PM | Yorkshire vs Glamorgan | The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 11:00 PM | Yorkshire vs Worcestershire | Headingley, Leeds |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 11:30 PM | Essex vs Gloucestershire | The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford |
| 05 Jul 2025 | 7:00 PM | Sussex vs Hampshire | The 1st Central County Ground, Hove |
| 05 Jul 2025 | 11:00 PM | Lancashire vs Derbyshire | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| 06 Jul 2025 | 7:00 PM | Glamorgan vs Kent | Sophia Gardens Cardiff, Cardiff |
| 06 Jul 2025 | 7:00 PM | Gloucestershire vs Middlesex | Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol |
| 06 Jul 2025 | 7:00 PM | Hampshire vs Yorkshire | Utilita Bowl, Southampton |
| 06 Jul 2025 | 7:00 PM | Northamptonshire vs Worcestershire | The County Ground, Northampton |
| 06 Jul 2025 | 7:00 PM | Nottinghamshire vs Hampshire | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| 06 Jul 2025 | 7:00 PM | Surrey vs Essex | The Kia Oval, London |
| 06 Jul 2025 | 7:00 PM | Derbyshire vs Yorkshire | Queen’s Park, Chesterfield |
| 06 Jul 2025 | 7:00 PM | Durham Cricket vs Birmingham Bears | Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street |
| 08 Jul 2025 | 11:00 PM | Yorkshire vs Essex | The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton |
| 09 Jul 2025 | 7:00 PM | Middlesex vs Hampshire | Merchant Taylors’ School, Northwood |
| 09 Jul 2025 | 11:00 PM | Birmingham Bears vs Lancashire | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 09 Jul 2025 | 11:00 PM | Gloucestershire vs Surrey | Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol |
| 09 Jul 2025 | 11:30 PM | Sussex vs Kent | The 1st Central County Ground, Hove |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 11:00 PM | Hampshire vs Northamptonshire | Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 11:30 PM | Derbyshire vs Worcestershire | The County Ground, Derby |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 11:30 PM | Hampshire vs Glamorgan | Utilita Bowl, Southampton |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 7:00 PM | Middlesex vs Gloucestershire | Merchant Taylors’ School, Northwood |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 10:00 PM | Worcestershire vs Birmingham Bears | Visit Worcestershire New Road, Worcester |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 11:00 PM | Kent vs Yorkshire | The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, Canterbury |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 11:00 PM | Lancashire vs Yorkshire | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 11:00 PM | Northamptonshire vs Derbyshire | The County Ground, Northampton |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 11:00 PM | Surrey vs Glamorgan | The Kia Oval, London |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 11:30 PM | Essex vs Sussex | The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford |
| 13 Jul 2025 | 7:00 PM | Hampshire vs Sussex | Utilita Bowl, Southampton |
| 13 Jul 2025 | 7:00 PM | Birmingham Bears vs Northamptonshire | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 13 Jul 2025 | 7:00 PM | Glamorgan vs Gloucestershire | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| 13 Jul 2025 | 7:00 PM | Kent vs Middlesex | The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, Canterbury |
| 13 Jul 2025 | 7:00 PM | Lancashire vs Durham Cricket | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| 13 Jul 2025 | 7:00 PM | Surrey vs Yorkshire | The Kia Oval, London |
| 13 Jul 2025 | 7:00 PM | Worcestershire vs Hampshire | New Road, Worcester |
| 13 Jul 2025 | 7:00 PM | Yorkshire vs Derbyshire | Headingley, Leeds |
| 15 Jul 2025 | 11:00 PM | Durham Cricket vs Hampshire | Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street |
| 16 Jul 2025 | 10:45 PM | Middlesex vs Surrey | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 7:00 PM | Gloucestershire vs Sussex | College Ground, Cheltenham |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 10:00 PM | Worcestershire vs Nottinghamshire | New Road, Worcester |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 11:00 PM | Yorkshire vs Lancashire | Headingley, Leeds |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 11:30 PM | Essex vs Hampshire | The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 11:00 PM | Derbyshire vs Birmingham Bears | The County Ground, Derby |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 11:00 PM | Durham Cricket vs Northamptonshire | Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 11:00 PM | Glamargon vs Middlesex | Sophia Gardens |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 11.00 PM | Kent vs Essesx | Canterbury |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 11.00 PM | Hampshire vs Yorkshire | Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 11.00 PM | Nottinghamshire vs Lancashire | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 11.00 PM | Yorkshire vs Glouchestershire | Taunton |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 11.00 PM | Sussex vs Surrey | Hove |
| 03 Sep 2025 | 11:00 PM | Quarter Final 1 | TBC |
| 05 Sep 2025 | 11.00 PM | Quarter Final 2 | TBC |
| 06 Sep 2025 | 7.00 PM | Quarter Final 3 | TBC |
| 06 Sep 2025 | 11.00 PM | Quarter Final 4 | TBC |
| 13 Sep 2025 | 3.30 PM | Semi Final 1 | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 13 Sep 2025 | 7.00 PM | Semi Final 2 | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 13 Sep 2025 | 11.15 PM | Final | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
Group and League Structure
In the T20 Blast 2025, both the men’s and women’s teams are divided into regional groups—North and South—ensuring a strong mix of familiar matchups and exciting new challenges.
Men’s Groups
The men’s competition includes two groups, with teams strategically placed based on their regions:
1. North Group:
- Bears
- Derbyshire Falcons
- Durham
- Lancashire Lightning
- Leicestershire Foxes
- Northamptonshire Steelbacks
- Notts Outlaws
- Worcestershire Rapids
- Yorkshire Vikings
2. South Group:
- Essex
- Glamorgan
- Gloucestershire
- Hampshire Hawks
- Kent Spitfires
- Middlesex
- Somerset
- Sussex Sharks
- Surrey
Women’s Groups
For the women’s competition, teams have been divided into two categories to balance competition levels while fostering regional pride:
Main Women’s Teams:
- Bears
- Durham
- Essex
- Hampshire Hawks
- Lancashire Thunder
- Somerset
- Surrey
- The Blaze
Additionally, a League 2 structure introduces a tiered system for regional groups:
1. North Group:
- Derbyshire Falcons
- Leicestershire Foxes
- Northamptonshire Steelbacks
- Worcestershire Rapids
- Yorkshire
2. South Group:
- Glamorgan
- Gloucestershire
- Kent
- Middlesex
- Sussex Sharks
Historical Context
The T20 Blast 2025 builds on a thrilling 2024 season that was full of historic moments:
- Gloucestershire’s Victory: The men’s team claimed their first-ever T20 Blast trophy in 2024, setting the stage for a strong 2025 campaign.
- The Blaze’s Dominance: The women’s team triumphed in the Charlotte Edwards Cup and established themselves as frontrunners in English cricket.
T20 Blast 2025 Format
This year’s T20 Blast will have two groups—North and South—for both the men’s and women’s competitions. Here’s how it works:
- Double-Header Fixtures: Every double-header includes a women’s game followed by a men’s game, offering fans a full day of cricket action.
- Schedule Adjustments: To reduce player fatigue, midweek games are balanced with weekend fixtures, ensuring a fairer season for everyone.
T20 Blast 2025 Fixture Highlights
The T20 Blast 2025 kicks off on Thursday, 29 May, with a thrilling Blast-Off Weekend featuring marquee matches at Manchester and Lord’s, two of cricket’s most iconic venues. The full competition begins on Friday, 30 May, with exciting matchups:
- Men’s Match: Gloucestershire vs. Kent at Bristol – A high-octane clash between two seasoned teams.
- Women’s Match: The Blaze vs. Bears at Trent Bridge – A showcase of top-tier women’s cricket to set the stage for an unforgettable season.
T20 Blast 2025 Finals Day Highlights
Both the men’s and women’s competitions will culminate in spectacular Finals Days:
- Women’s Finals Day (27 July): Hosted at the Kia Oval, this historic event will showcase the best women’s teams fighting for glory.
- Men’s Finals Day (13 September): The iconic Edgbaston will once again be the stage for the men’s thrilling finale, continuing its rich tradition.
Impact and Vision
The T20 Blast 2025 is more than just a tournament—it’s a step toward a unified future for cricket. Key stakeholders like Beth Barrett-Wild and Neil Snowball emphasize the importance of gender parity and innovative scheduling.
Their vision is clear: cricket should be inclusive, exciting, and accessible to all.
With these changes, the T20 Blast is setting a benchmark for other leagues to follow, showing how cricket can evolve while respecting its traditions.
Audience Engagement
Accessibility is a top priority this season, with matches being held at 25 venues across England and Wales. Fans will have more opportunities than ever to watch live cricket and engage with their favorite teams and players.
Interactive activities, social media campaigns, and on-ground experiences will bring fans closer to the action, ensuring everyone feels part of the journey.
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Conclusion: T20 Blast 2025 Starts on 29 May 2025
T20 Blast 2025 is going to be a groundbreaking year for cricket. With its focus on gender equality, innovative formats, and fan engagement, the tournament is a celebration of the sport’s evolution.
As cricket continues to grow, fans are encouraged to support both the men’s and women’s competitions, ensuring the success of this unified vision. Together, let’s make T20 Blast 2025 a season to remember.
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