LA's Olympic cricket base to hold MLC games for first time
Los Angeles will host Major League Cricket (MLC) for the first time in 2026 as the city prepares for the 2028 Olympics. Knight Riders Cricket Field in California will stage five matches, including Los Angeles Knight Riders versus Washington Freedom on 1 July and matches on 4 July to mark the United States' 250th birthday. "Bringing Major League Cricket to Los Angeles is a huge milestone for our league and for the growth of cricket across the United States," said Johnny Grave, CEO of MLC.
[Getty Images] Los Angeles will host Major League Cricket (MLC) for the first time in 2026 as the city prepares for the 2028 Olympics. Knight Riders Cricket Field in California will stage five matches, including Los Angeles Knight Riders versus Washington Freedom on 1 July and matches on 4 July to mark the United States' 250th birthday. "Bringing Major League Cricket to Los Angeles is a huge milestone for our league and for the growth of cricket across the United States," said Johnny Grave, CEO of MLC.
"The Pomona Fairgrounds will be the future home of Olympic cricket in 2028, and we're thrilled to give fans in Southern California their first taste of the sport at this iconic venue. " [BBC]