Cricket Scotland Chooses Glasgow as Host Venue for 2030 Men's T20 World Cup

Cricket Scotland has officially nominated Titwood—the home of Clydesdale Cricket Club in Glasgow—as its proposed host venue for the 2030 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Glasgow was selected ahead of Edinburgh's historic venue, The Grange, following site visits by the ECB and consultations with the ICC.

Reason for Venue Choice: While Edinburgh’s Grange is a prestigious and picturesque ground, its constrained location within a World Heritage site offers limited flexibility for grandstands and temporary broadcast infrastructure. Titwood provides significantly greater scope for scaling up temporary seating and matchday facilities to meet ICC World Cup standards.

Historic Milestone: The 2030 tournament will mark the return of major ICC World Cup cricket to Scottish soil for the first time since the 1999 Men's ODI World Cup.

Co-Hosting Partners: Scotland is co-hosting the 2030 T20 World Cup alongside England and Ireland.

Cricket Scotland has also announced a plan to explore the prospect of building a "permanent long-term home for Scottish cricket" at New Williamfield, the home of Stirling County Cricket Club. The project would involve the construction of permanent facilities to avoid the current costs of temporary infrastructure, though is likely to rely on government funding.

Next Steps: Cricket Scotland will engage with key stakeholders, including the Scottish and UK governments, to finalize funding, planning, and stadium upgrades required for the tournament.