Bring International Cricket to NYC

Quick Facts

• Cricket is the second most popular sport in the world in 100 countries.
• Has been played in the USA for over 150 years.
• The first international cricket match was played in NYC in 1844.
• US cricket participation has grown from 30,000 to 200,000 in the last 10 years.
• Cricket West Indies & USA Cricket will be jointly hosting the T20 World Cup to bring matches to the USA in 2024.

Local Benefits

• Significant job creation and economic stimulation.
• Create a more usable and revitalized park.
• Greatly increase tourism to NYC.
• Stadium is multi-sport compatible with soccer, rugby, & lacrosse.
• Festivals, concerts, and other community events can use the stadium.

Location Proposal

This park is marsh land, which will be rebuilt into a beautiful park. In addition to the stadium, it will accommodate other sports, a children’s playground, running track, bicycle path, and host of other activities. The facility will also be capable of multi-season hosting of future Olympics, Pan American Games and other sports. 

Funding

The project will utilize mostly private funding with a some supplementary government funding.

Committee Members

Chubb Bedessee

Project Coordinator

John Arron

Consultant