Lord's
International
London · England

Lord's

Capacity
30,000
Established
1814
Pitch
Grass
Status
Active
Quick Facts
CAPACITY
30,000
LOCATION
London, Greater London
COUNTRY
England
ESTABLISHED
1814
OWNER
Marylebone Cricket Club
PITCH TYPE
Grass
COORDINATES
51.5283, -0.172
FIRST MATCH
Test: England vs Australia 1884
MATCH WINNER
England
STATUS
Active
About Lord's

Lord's Cricket Ground in London, England, is universally regarded as the Home of Cricket and the most prestigious cricket venue in the world. Established in 1814 and owned by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) - the guardians of the Laws of Cricket - Lord's has hosted Test cricket since 1884, including multiple Ashes series, ICC World Cup finals, and historic bilateral encounters.

The famous Long Room, the sloping playing surface, the red-brick Warner Stand, and the iconic Media Centre make Lord's architecturally unique. Every cricketer considers a Lord's hundred or a five-wicket haul here as the pinnacle of their career, and the ground continues to attract cricket fans from across the globe to pay homage to the sport's spiritual home.

Venue Statistics
Match TypeFirst MatchWinnerPitch TypeActive
InternationalTest: England vs Australia 1884EnglandGrassYes
Key Milestones
1814: Established
Lord's became operational and hosted its first event in London.
First International Match
Test: England vs Australia 1884
First Match Winner
England
FAQ — Lord's
Where is Lord's located?
Lord's is located in London, Greater London, England.
What is the seating capacity of Lord's?
Lord's has a seating capacity of 30,000 spectators.
When was Lord's established?
Lord's was established in 1814.
Who owns Lord's?
Lord's is owned and managed by Marylebone Cricket Club.
What was the first international match at Lord's?
The first international match at Lord's was Test: England vs Australia 1884. Winner: England.
What type of pitch does Lord's have?
Lord's features a Grass pitch surface.
Is Lord's still active?
Yes, Lord's is currently an active cricket venue hosting international and domestic matches.
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