Lancashire took over the Farington site in February when building work was completed. Lancashire have announced that they will play their first games at their new Farington 'second home' later in 2026.

The purpose-built facility, located a few miles south of Preston, will stage men's games in the One-Day Cup against Kent (28 July) and Notts Outlaws (30 July). The women's team will also play games in the 50-over competition against Surrey (3 September) and Durham (6 September) at the club's new 5,000-capacity hub.

The £20m project features two ovals, one for professional cricket and one earmarked for recreational, youth and grassroots cricket, as well as elite practice facilities. Additional funding has been provided by the ECB and the government for the completion of the site's indoor training dome, which will give 12 months-a-year access to players.

With Old Trafford, Lancashire's home for 162 years, being used for international matches every summer and now also the home ground for Manchester Super Giants in The Hundred, the club believed that a new base at Farington was vital, with work beginning on the site in 2023.

"Emirates Old Trafford remains one of the great cricket grounds in the world, and it is our responsibility to ensure it continues to evolve and improve," said external interim chair Dame Sarah Storey, the 19-time Paralympics gold medallist. "At the same time, the development at Farington represents an exciting step forward - supporting our professional teams while creating new opportunities for communities and young cricketers across Lancashire to access world-class facilities."

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