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NewsNBC Los Angeles (KNBC) – LocalJuly 1, 2026United States

Los Angeles Knight Riders Open New Cricket Stadium in Pomona

The Los Angeles Knight Riders have opened a new, purpose-built cricket ground at the Fairplex in Pomona, marking the team's first permanent home. This facility is part of a broader effort to grow the sport in the U.S. ahead of its inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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Why It Matters

The opening of this facility establishes a permanent venue for professional cricket in Southern California, supporting the sport's infrastructure requirements for the 2028 Olympic Games.

Key Facts

  • The Knight Riders Cricket Ground in Pomona is now open as the team's first permanent home.
  • The construction of the ground was completed approximately 100 days after groundbreaking.
  • The project involved moving 32,000 metric tons of earth.
  • The outfield area of the stadium measures approximately 200,000 square feet.
  • The stadium is currently in Phase 1 of construction; Phase 2 will add a training center, and Phase 3 will involve a revamp for the 2028 Olympics.
  • Cricket will return to the Olympic program in 2028 for the first time since 1900.
  • The 2028 Olympics will feature 351 medal events, an increase of 22 from the 2024 Paris Games.
  • The 2028 Olympic competition schedule begins July 12, 2028, with the Opening Ceremony on July 14, 2028.
  • New sports or events for 2028 include flag football, lacrosse, baseball, softball, and various mixed-team events.

Who's Mentioned

other2028 Los Angeles Olympics“Upcoming international sporting event.”locationFairplex“Location of the new cricket ground in Pomona.”personJohnny Grave“CEO of Major League Cricket.”personVenky Mysore“CEO of Knight Rider Group.”personJohn Sulinski“Representative of contractor LandTek.”organizationLos Angeles Knight Riders“Major League Cricket team opening a new stadium.”