In a historic move, Major League Cricket (MLC) has announced that the Oakland Coliseum will serve as a key venue for the 2025 season. This marks the league's first-ever presence on the U.S. west coast, bringing top-tier cricket to the iconic stadium.

The move comes as a significant boost for Oakland, a city that has recently lost several major sports teams.

The Coliseum will host nine matches over seven days from June 12 to June 18, 2025, featuring all six MLC teams. The San Francisco Unicorns, one of the league's founding franchises, will play their home games at the venue.

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To accommodate cricket, the Coliseum will undergo modifications, including the installation of drop-in turf wickets that meet international cricket standards. This transformation will ensure the venue is cricket-ready while preserving its multi-sport functionality.

The arrival of MLC is expected to deliver a $3 million direct economic boost to Oakland in its first year. The matches are expected to draw cricket fans from across the region, revitalizing the stadium and contributing to local businesses.

The Coliseum is a fantastic location: MLC CEO Johnny Grave speaks about it's inclusion in the upcoming season

Johnny Grave, the CEO of Major League Cricket (MLC), recently spoke out about the inclusion of the new venue in the tournament. He said, 'The Coliseum is a fantastic location for Major League Cricket, and we are thrilled by the prospect of some of the world's biggest cricket stars playing in such an iconic Californian venue,' referring to the growing popularity of cricket and MLC in the U.S.

and the big names which have previously played in the tournament.

Following the Oakland matches, the MLC season will continue at Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas (June 20-29) and conclude at Broward County Stadium in Florida (July 1-6). The introduction of MLC to the Oakland Coliseum represents a major step in cricket's growing popularity in the U.S. and offers the city a chance to host world-class sporting events once again. Fans can expect a thrilling week of high-level cricket, marking a new chapter for the historic venue.