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Lord’s Opens Turf Slab Sales as First Full Outfield Relay Since 2002 Nears

Buyers can purchase 1.2 m by 0.6 m turf pieces for £50 with proceeds split between the MCC Foundation and ground improvements.

Overview

  • Sales of 1.2 m by 0.6 m turf slabs are now available to both members and the general public, with collection set for September 29–30.
  • Marylebone Cricket Club will begin relaying the outfield in September, sparing the central 20-pitch square and stripping 15 mm of grass before reseeding.
  • Ten percent of slab sale revenue will support the MCC Foundation while the remainder funds upgrades to Lord’s ground infrastructure.
  • Fans can own a tangible piece of Lord’s outfield, linking them to the venue’s legacy of cricketing milestones.
  • The overhaul addresses instability caused by an increasingly packed schedule, including The Hundred and expanded women’s fixtures, which have left the turf prone to divots.