England’s premier domestic T20 tournament, the T20 Blast 2025, promises to bring three months of thrilling cricket action.
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Vitality T20 Blast 2025: Full Schedule, Teams, Venues and Live Streaming Details
Ishika Aggarwal
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England’s premier domestic T20 tournament, the T20 Blast 2025, promises to bring three months of thrilling cricket action. Organised by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), the tournament will kick off on May 29, 2025, featuring 18 county teams battling it out in a high-octane competition.
Known for its explosive batting, nail-biting finishes, and packed stadiums, the T20 Blast is a fan favourite in the English summer calendar.
The teams are divided into North and South groups, with matches taking place across 22 iconic venues. The action will end with the much-anticipated Finals Day on September 13, 2025.
T20 Blast Teams and Format
All 18 teams are divided into two groups, North Group and South Group. Each team in the T20 Blast 2025 will play 14 matches within their group. The tournament follows a group stage format, where teams face only group opponents. At the end of the league stage, the top four teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals to compete for the title.
The quarter-finals will take place in early September. The winners of the quarter-finals will move on to the two Semi-finals. The Finals Day is scheduled for September 13, 2025.
| North Group Teams | South Group Teams |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Bears | Essex |
| Derbyshire | Glamorgan |
| Durham | Gloucestershire |
| Lancashire | Hampshire |
| Leicestershire | Kent |
| Northamptonshire | Middlesex |
| Nottinghamshire | Somerset |
| Worcestershire | Sussex |
| Yorkshire | Surrey |
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Vitality T20 Blast 2025 Overview
In total, 133 matches will be played across the season across both the North and South Groups as the tournament begins on May 29,2025. This includes seven knockout matches. On the opening day, Lancashire will face Worcestershire while Middlesex will lock horns against Sussex.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | T20 Blast 2025 |
| Organised by | England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) |
| Total Teams | 18 |
| Format | T20, Round-Robin & Knockouts |
| Total Matches | 133 |
| Start Date | May 29, 2025 |
| Finals Day | September 13, 2025 |
| Venue | England |
| Live Streaming | Sky Sports (UK), FanCode (India) |
Vitality T20 Blast 2025 Venues
The matches will take place in 22 venues across England. Here’s the complete list:
| Venue | Location |
|---|---|
| Edgbaston | Birmingham |
| Old Trafford | Manchester |
| Headingley | Leeds |
| Lord’s | London |
| Kennington Oval | London |
| Trent Bridge | Nottingham |
| The Rose Bowl | Southampton |
| Sophia Gardens | Cardiff |
| The Cooper Associates County Ground | Taunton |
| County Ground | Chelmsford |
| County Ground | Hove |
| County Ground | Derby |
| County Ground | Northampton |
| County Ground, New Road | Worcester |
| County Ground | Bristol |
| Grace Road | Leicester |
| York Cricket Club | York |
| St Lawrence Ground | Canterbury |
| Riverside Ground | Chester-le-Street |
| College Ground | Cheltenham |
| Queen’s Park | Chesterfield |
| Merchant Taylors’ School Ground | Northwood |
Vitality Live Streaming Details
UK fans can watch all matches live on the Sky Sports Network. Indian fans can enjoy the T20 Blast 2025 matches live on FanCode. The T20 Blast is expected to be full of action, thrill, and entertainment. It is considered one of the best T20 leagues in the world and produces exciting cricket every season.
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Vitality T20 Blast 2025 Schedule
Here's the T20 Blast 2025 schedule till 21 matches:
| No. | Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 29 | Lancashire vs Worcestershire | Manchester | 3:30 PM |
| 2 | May 29 | Middlesex vs Sussex | London | 3:30 PM |
| 3 | May 30 | Gloucestershire vs Kent | Bristol | 3:30 PM |
| 4 | May 30 | Hampshire vs Essex | Southampton | 3:30 PM |
| 5 | May 30 | Leicestershire vs Derbyshire | Leicester | 3:30 PM |
| 6 | May 30 | Nottinghamshire vs Birmingham Bears | Nottingham | 3:30 PM |
| 7 | May 30 | Somerset vs Surrey | Taunton | 3:30 PM |
| 8 | May 30 | Yorkshire vs Northamptonshire | Leeds | 3:30 PM |
| 9 | May 31 | Lancashire vs Nottinghamshire | Manchester | 3:30 PM |
| 10 | May 31 | Birmingham Bears vs Durham | Birmingham | 3:30 PM |
| 11 | Jun 01 | Durham vs Lancashire | Chester-le-Street | 3:30 PM |
| 12 | Jun 01 | Worcestershire vs Yorkshire | Worcester | 3:30 PM |
| 13 | Jun 01 | Essex vs Somerset | Chelmsford | 3:30 PM |
| 14 | Jun 01 | Middlesex vs Glamorgan | Northwood | 3:30 PM |
| 15 | Jun 01 | Northamptonshire vs Leicestershire | Northampton | 3:30 PM |
| 16 | Jun 01 | Sussex vs Gloucestershire | Hove | 3:30 PM |
| 17 | Jun 03 | Glamorgan vs Surrey | Cardiff | 3:30 PM |
| 18 | Jun 04 | Derbyshire vs Northamptonshire | Derby | 3:30 PM |
| 19 | Jun 04 | Lancashire vs Leicestershire | Manchester | 3:30 PM |
| 20 | Jun 05 | Middlesex vs Kent | London | 3:30 PM |
| 21 | Jun 05 | Surrey vs Hampshire | London | 3:30 PM |
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When is the Vitality T20 Blast 2025 Final?
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When is the Vitality T20 Blast 2025 Final?
The quarter-finals of the Vitality T20 Blast 2025 will take place in early September. The winners of the quarter-finals will move on to the two Semi-finals. The Finals Day is scheduled for September 13, 2025. In total, 133 matches will be played across the season. This includes seven knockout matches.
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