The 2026 Vitality Blast is fast approaching, which means big catches, bigger sixes, and the BIGGEST atmosphere in T20 cricket is coming to Headingley! With general sale available now, secure your seat and enjoy the action.

As the season approaches, we’re outlining 5 reasons the Vitality Blast is unmissable in 2026, and why you should be backing Yorkshire Men and Women to compete for those coveted spots at Finals Day!

Unbeatable Atmosphere The roar of the Western Terrace is known throughout cricket as being THE place to be. From crowd catches to groups in fancy dress and huge celebrations, Headingley brings the atmosphere to the Vitality Blast. Huge Names Both of our Yorkshire teams have some serious names joining the side for the 2026 Vitality Blast. It’s a perfect opportunity for you to meet your heroes after seeing them in action!

From England legends in Jonny Bairstow, Sarah Glenn, and Lauren Winfield-Hill, to Yorkshire icons such as Adam Lyth and Matthew Revis, and some overseas stars, you can expect to see some serious sixes, thrilling wickets, and unbelievable catches.

With signing sessions after matches, you can meet your favourite players and get a selfie with them to remember the game! Fierce rivalries & local derby games Rivalries are one of the best things about the Vitality Blast, and there’s plenty of them!

The most anticipated game across the Vitality Blast is our Roses fixture. Yorkshire Men take on Lancashire Lightning at Headingley on Friday 5th June, as part of our double header with a local derby between Yorkshire Women and Durham taking place just before the Roses game.

For the first time in the professional era, we have a women’s Roses game, where we see Yorkshire Women battle Lancashire Thunder on 1st July at York for some serious action! Double-headers The 2026 Vitality Blast is going to be absolutely unmissable as we have four exciting double-header fixtures, meaning you get twice the amount of T20 cricket!

We kick things off at Headingley where Yorkshire Women tackle 2025 title-holders Surrey before our Men play Derbyshire. Under 25s can secure their tickets now for just £7, making each game only £3.50, which is unbelievable value!

Adult tickets are just £10 if you secure them now, as you won’t want to miss out. Hunt for silverware

Yorkshire’s hunt for silverware across both the Men’s and Women’s Vitality Blast is another reason why you should be in the stands for this year’s competition. Your support for the White Rose is crucial, get yourselves behind both teams and hopefully we’ll be bringing a T20 trophy home!

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