Birmingham Blog (Cricket World Cup) - Visit Birmingham

We’ve done some very thorough research over the past few months (years even) into the best pubs for a post match drink in Moseley Village.

Bad luck mate, you didn’t manage to secure a Cricket World Cup ticket but have realised it’s going to be one of the most epic sporting events of the summer? Don't worry we've gone all out to recommend you the best of the best spots in Brum showing all of the matches.

It is important to be fully fuelled and raring to go to for the big day, whether thats by demolishing a lamb shank, crispy duck or (non) beefy roast (veggies and vegans not forgotten), we have fielded six of the best places to eat near Edgbaston Stadium.

If this is your first ‘innings’ in Birmingham ‘take advantage’ of some of the sights and experiences that are unique to the city and region. Make sure that before you say ‘bye’ and ‘run out’ of town you tick a few of this list that make Birmingham and its neighbours the perfect all-rounder.

Birmingham is set to benefit from a £32.1 million economic boost by hosting five matches of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup (30 May-14 July), according to analysis from global accountancy firm EY.
 

This summer thousands of new and existing cricket fans will have the opportunity to get up close to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup action in Birmingham as the city hosts a Fanzone in Victoria Square between 28-30 June.

We cannot wait to be one the hosts for the most anticipated sporting events this summer here in Birmingham! 10 April marked 50 days to go until the start of the tournament and in celebration we are posting 50 amazing things to see and do inbetween as Birmingham counts down to the big event!

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Opening Party is set to take place on the iconic London Mall on the evening of 29 May ahead of the opening fixture between hosts England and South Africa at The Oval on 30 May.

Today [Thursday 21 March] the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 is pleased to announce that a range of tickets across all teams and venues will be made available for general sale on the Official CWC19 Ticketing Website.

London’s Nelson’s Column played a central role in marking 100 days to go to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.