County Championship Cricket 2023: Format, Fixtures & Tickets

Discover everything you need to know about the upcoming County Championship season. Plus, find out how you can secure the best seats in the house.

Last Updated: 06/07/23 at 12:10

With the LV = Insurance County Championship set to return in 2023, get clued up on all the important information including format, last year’s results, teams and the remaining ECB fixture schedule.

Plus, discover how you can enjoy the best of the cricket season with a premium ticket or hospitality package for upcoming County Championship matches with Seat Unique.

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How does county cricket work?

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A two division structure is used in county cricket where 10 counties play in Division One and eight in Division Two.

Sixteen rounds are played in the season from April through to September where each county will play 14 red-ball matches (7 home and 7 away). A “match” includes the four days of the test.

A team is awarded 16 points for a victory, 8 points for a tie and 8 points if a match is drawn.

How many overs are in county cricket?

There is no set amount of overs that have to be played in a county match, however, typically 90 to 100 overs are played on each day of the test.

The first innings is usually called when all members of the team have been batted out.

How many teams are relegated from the cricket County Championship?

Currently, two teams are promoted and two teams are relegated in each season of county cricket.

Who won the County Championship 2022?

Surrey took home the Division One County Championship title last season, with Lancashire and Hampshire taking the runner up positions.

In Division Two, Nottinghamshire and Middlesex took first and second places and were promoted to Division One.

Yorkshire and Gloucestershire found themselves at the bottom of Division One and were relegated.

County Championship cricket teams 2023

In 2023, Division One will include:

Surrey
Lancashire
Hampshire
Essex
Kent
Northamptonshire
Somerset
Warwickshire
Nottinghamshire
Middlesex

Division Two will include:

Yorkshire
Gloucestershire
Glamorgan
Worcestershire
Derbyshire
Durham
Sussex
Leicestershire

How many overseas players are allowed in county cricket?

Each county club is allowed to field a maximum of two overseas players.

When does the cricket County Championship start?

Round one will begin on Thursday 6th April.

When does the cricket County Championship end?

Round 16 will conclude on Friday 29th September.

How can I watch the County Championship live?

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The ultimate way to watch a County Championship match live is from the best seats in the house in the heart of the action.

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Seat Unique is delighted to open fan access to County Championship fixtures for Hampshire, Warwickshire, Durham and Essex in 2023.

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