UKAF Inter-Services T20 Cricket Day at Lord’s
Thursday 23 rd April | Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
We are looking forward to hosting you at the Armed Forces Inter-Services T20 Cricket Day at Lord’s. Team Forces will be hosting our sponsor and military guests, across both Digital and Land and Equipment sectors in Pelham’s situated on the top floor of the Warner Stand.
The suite offers an excellent elevated view across the ground, overlooking the pitch and pavilion. With its own private terrace and spacious hospitality area, it provides a relaxed setting to watch the cricket and spend time with industry partners and MOD colleagues.
The match programme will comprise three Twenty20 matches, with the Armed Forces Women’s team playing before lunch. Play starts at 10.00 and continues through to approximately 19.30.
Guests are very welcome to arrive in time for the first match and enjoy coffee and pastries, or alternatively we ask you to arrive between 11.30 in time for pre-lunch drinks and to optimise engagement.
Timings for the Day
- 09:00 – Gates open
- 10:00 – Coffee and pastries
- 10:00 – 12:45 – Match 1: UKAFCA Women’s Game
- 12:45 – Buffet lunch
- 13:15 – 16:00 – Match 2: IST20 Match 2 Army V Losers of RN/RAF IST20 Match 1
- 16:00 – Afternoon tea and RAF Central Marching Band
- 16:30 – 19:15 – Match 3: Men’s T20 Final – Army v Winners of RN/RAF IST20 Match 1
- 19:15 – Prize giving
- 19:30 – Suite closes / departure
Timings may be subject to change depending on weather and match conditions.
Cricket Skills Challenge 2026
The UK Armed Forces will be holding their Cricket Skills Challenge, so why not test your skills at the MCC Indoor Training Facility click here to see more information
About the UKAF Inter-Services T20
The UKAF Inter-Services T20 is a long-established triangular Twenty20 tournament involving the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force, first held in 2005 at the Army Cricket Ground in Aldershot. Now in its 19th year, the competition forms part of the wider Armed Forces Inter-Services cricket programme and sees the Services compete for the Inter-Services T20 Trophy.
Armed Forces Cricket Day at Lord’s represents the centrepiece of the tournament, bringing together the remaining matches alongside the MCC v UKAFCA Women’s fixture, and providing a fitting setting for one of the key fixtures in the Armed Forces sporting calendar.
Travelling to Lords
Once at the ground The Team Forces Hospitality in Pelham’s situated on the top floor of the Warner Stand. Please head to Gate 6 to enter.
There is NO PARKING provided at Lord’s. Guests are encouraged to travel by public transport. Lord’s is easily accessible via the underground, including St John’s Wood, as well as bus and rail services. Guests are advised to check TfL Live Travel News before travelling. The nearest tube stations for the Warner Stand is St John’s Wood.
Buses: Lord’s is served by several bus routes, including the 13, 113, 139 and 189, which stop directly outside the Ground.
Full travel guidance is available here:
Tickets
Please note Verity will email you digital tickets the week before the fixture, these need to be presented on the gate at entry. Please make sure she has your correct email address.
The Menu
Buffet Lunch comprising of:
Balsamic-glazed braised lamb neck
Pea, mint and cottage cheese lasagne (v)
Accompanied by: Spring onion, asparagus and broad beans, Rosemary roasted new potatoes (v) Kachumber salad (v) with plum tomato, cucumber and red chilli, Cauliflower, radicchio and Granny Smith apple salad (v) with pine nuts, spring onion, apple and white miso dressing.
Dessert
Mixed berries trifle with vanilla madeleine, plus tea and coffee
Afternoon Tea
Freshly cut finger sandwiches, homemade scones, tea and coffee
What to Wear
The dress code at Lord’s for this event is business attire, with a tie, ladies may want to wear a skirt or dress. We encourage our sponsors to wear their Team Forces member ties (if they have one) and Ladies (or gents) likewise their Team Forces bracelets.
We very much look forward to seeing you for a great day of cricket.
Any queries, please do not hesitate to
email Verity on events@teamforces.org or call 07980 853 667
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