The marquee five-Test series between England and India begins on June 20, with the first Rothesay Test at Headingley. Test cricket returns to the ground after a gap since the last Test here against Australia in July 2023.
Headingley Stadium, home to Yorkshire County Cricket Club, boasts a rich sporting legacy. Uniquely, it offers a panoramic view of both a cricket ground and a rugby arena. Located just three miles from central Leeds, the stadium is well connected.
Yorkshire has long been a powerhouse of English cricket, producing legends like Herbert Sutcliffe, Len Hutton, and Geoff Boycott.
The ground was originally developed by the Leeds Cricket, Football and Athletic Co. under the patronage of Lord Hawke. The first first-class match was held in 1890, and in 1903, Yorkshire made Headingley their permanent base. In 2005, the club purchased the stadium for £12 million, leading to multiple phases of redevelopment. Headingley hosted its first Test in 1899, against Australia.
