The Vitality Blast off is nearly here – and we’re starting the 2025 campaign with a bang. Sunday 1 June is not just any matchday – it’s a double-header, a celebration, and the first step in what promises to be an unforgettable summer of cricket.
Here are 5 reasons why you’ll want to be there when it all kicks off at the Banks Homes Riverside:
1. Opening Day Energy is Unmatched
There’s nothing quite like the first game of the season. The anticipation, the buzz in the stands, the first ball, the first boundary – it’s when everything feels possible. And when the gates open on 1 June, the season begins with a roar.
2. Double-Header = Double the Cricket
Start your summer right with a double dose of elite action – Durham Women and Durham Men both take on Lancashire in a stacked day of T20 cricket. Two teams, one ticket, twice the entertainment. What more could you ask for?
3. Sunday = The Perfect Day Out
No school, no work, no rush. Sunday matchdays are made for families, mates, and laid-back vibes. Bring a picnic blanket, grab some food, hit the fan zone, and soak up the sunshine and sixes with the whole crew.
4. Supporting the Chloe & Liam Together Forever Trust
This matchday is about more than just cricket. We’re proud to be supporting the Chloe & Liam Together Forever Trust, honouring two incredible young people and helping to provide opportunities for others to chase their passions in sport and performance. Your presence helps keep their legacy alive.
5. Kickstart Your Summer the Right Way
Live sport, fresh air, great food, and the return of the Vitality Blast – it’s the kind of day that sets the tone for the season. Whether you’re a regular at the Riverside or it’s your first visit, there’s no better time to jump in.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now – don’t miss the first and most feel-good fixture of the summer.
Let’s fill the stands, raise the energy, and start the summer with something special.