Durham will be looking to kick off the 2026 season in strong fashion when they host Lancashire tomorrow in the Metro Bank One Day Cup opener.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of attending the fixture or watching from home!
GATES
Entry to the ground will be via Gate 2.
Gates will open at 9:30am
Hospitality gates will open at 9:30am with access via gate 2.
HOURS OF PLAY
The scheduled hours of play are as follows, but please listen for announcements of any adjustments to these timings on the day.
10:30am Start of play
5:20pm Scheduled Close of Play
VENUE
Banks Homes Riverside is a cashless venue.
TICKETS AND MEMBERSHIP
Tickets are available to purchase from the box office at Gate 2. Adult tickets can be purchased in advance. You can also buy match tickets by clicking here.
CAR PARKING
Parking is available in the council car parks outside the ground. There will be no stewarding in this area.
Members with pre paid disabled parking passes will be able to park in the ground, access being by gate 6.
GROUND/PITCH ACCESS
The match will be played on pitch 4.
SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS
Please allow sufficient time for our staff to carry out our security procedures (including bag searches and “pat – down”checks).
You can also assist with the security operation by reporting any concerns-no matter how small-to the club’s stewards. Help stay secure by staying alert; if something doesn’t look right, tell a steward.
SHOP/RECEPTION/BOX OFFICE
Durham’s Welcome Hub will be open throughout this fixture.
Fans will have the chance to browse all of Durham’s retail offering in our club shop including our new range of kit.
SCORECARDS & YEARBOOKS
As part of the Club’s initiative to reduce paper waste, a scorecard will be available to purchase for £1 at the club shop.
This will have both squads listed giving members and spectators the chance to fill out for their own use.
Members will be able to collect yearbooks throughout this game, please show your membership card on collection, Yearbooks are also available to buy for £10 from the Welcome Hub.
LEAVING THE GROUND
The pass out facility will be available to spectators throughout the day for those wishing to leave and re-enter the ground during a match.
FOOD AND DRINK
The Durham Cricket members lounge will be open from 9:30am serving tea, coffee, light snacks, pies, soup along with cakes in the afternoon session. For this fixture the Members Lounge will be located in the Castle View Suite.
The Sticky Wicket will be open from 10am serving breakfast, lunch and dinner along with cold drinks.
LIVE STREAMING
This fixture will be live streamed and available to watch on the Durham Cricket website or by visiting our channel on YouTube.
SENSORY ROOM
The Durham Cricket Sensory Room will be available for use throughout all Metro Bank One Day Cup games, to book your place please email Durham Cricket Membership services officer Michael Thorpe at michael.thorpe@durhamcricket.co.uk – to use the Sensory Room you will need to have a valid match ticket. Click here for more information.
Around the corner from the Media Centre a Changing Places facility is available which includes disabled toilets and changing space.
The new accessible changing facility meets the needs of those with complex care needs and provides equipment, including a height adjustable adult-sized changing bench, ceiling track hoist system and peninsular toilet.
Our multi-faith space will be available for use throughout this fixture and is situated next to the Media Centre.
BOOK SHOP
Our book shop has reopened in the media centre. This will be open 45 minutes pre game and will be open during the interval.
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