Derbyshire Cricket Hospitality 2026

About Derbyshire Cricket

Year Established: 1870
First-Class County Since: 1895
Home Grounds: The Central Co-op County Ground (Derby) & Queen’s Park (Chesterfield)

Derbyshire County Cricket Club has proudly represented the historic county of Derbyshire for over 150 years. They’ve competed in every major domestic format – from first-class matches to white-ball tournaments – and have a loyal and growing fanbase.

The club’s cricketing venues have included grounds across the region, from Ilkeston and Buxton to Burton upon Trent. Today, The Central Co-op County Ground remains the heartbeat of Derbyshire Cricket, with modern hospitality offerings and regular sell-out events.

Derbyshire Cricket Highlights & Records

• County Championship winners: 1936
• Division Two champions: 2012
• New One-Day run chase record: 317/9 vs Somerset (2024)
• T20 historic win: Beat Notts Outlaws in 2024 for the first time in 9 years
• Record T20 season attendance: Over 24,000 in 2017

Derbyshire Cricket Rivalries

• Nottinghamshire (East Midlands Derby): Always a highlight fixture, particularly in the T20 and One Day Cup.
• Yorkshire: Local rivalry that regularly sells out – especially at Chesterfield.
• Lancashire: A historic rivalry, particularly in the County Championship.

These fixtures bring energy and passion to the ground – and are the perfect setting for a VIP day out.

Top Players in Derbyshire Cricket History

Top Batters

• Kim Barnett: Over 36,000 runs for Derbyshire – a legend of the club
• Levi Wright: First player to score over 10,000 runs for the county
• Wayne Madsen: Still active and key across all formats in 2026

Top Bowlers

• Les Jackson: Club’s all-time leading wicket-taker with 1,672 wickets
• Bill Copson: Took 1,033 wickets and was part of the 1936 title-winning team
• Sam Conners: Modern-day paceman and a key figure in Derbyshire’s 2026 squad

What Are Derbyshire Cricket Matches Like?

Whether it’s a weekday Championship clash or a packed-out T20 under the lights, matchdays at The Central Co-op County Ground are vibrant, welcoming, and full of atmosphere.

With passionate local support, historic rivalries, and ever-improving squads, Derbyshire continues to offer one of the best cricketing experiences in the country. Hospitality only enhances that, giving you the comfort, convenience, and luxury to enjoy every ball. Whether it’s a weekday Championship clash or a packed-out T20 under the lights, matchdays at The Central Co-op County Ground are vibrant, welcoming, and full of atmosphere.

With passionate local support, historic rivalries, and international stars, Derbyshire continues to offer one of the best cricketing experiences in the country. Hospitality only enhances that, giving you the comfort, convenience, and luxury to enjoy every ball.