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Major League Cricket to Debut at Oakland Coliseum in June 2025

The iconic venue will host nine matches, marking the San Francisco Unicorns' first home games and a significant step in cricket's U.S. expansion.

  • Major League Cricket's 2025 season will feature nine matches at the Oakland Coliseum from June 12-18, with tickets starting at $20.
  • The San Francisco Unicorns, one of the league's founding teams, will play their first home games at the Coliseum, including the season opener against the Washington Freedom.
  • The Coliseum is being reconfigured to meet cricket field requirements, including the installation of specialized drop-in turf wickets.
  • This marks a key effort to revitalize the Coliseum after the departure of major sports teams and positions it as a potential venue for cricket in the 2028 Olympics.
  • The T20 format, lasting approximately three hours, aims to attract both cricket enthusiasts and newcomers, leveraging the Bay Area's diverse population and passion for the sport.
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