LOS ANGELES KNIGHT RIDERS (LAKR) & Fairplex celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony at the Knight Riders Cricket Ground in Pomona, LA County, California, on Wednesday, marking a landmark moment for cricket in the United States and positioning Los Angeles as a key hub in the sport’s rapid growth ahead of the LA28 Olympic Games.
The LA28 Olympics, scheduled from July 14 to 30, will feature T20 cricket competitions for both men and women, marking the sport’s first Olympic appearance since the 1900 Olympic cricket match between Great Britain and France.
The Knight Riders Cricket Ground will become a long-term, world-class cricket infrastructure in the region. The venue is set to host seven matches, including LAKR’s first three home fixtures of the 2026 MLC season from July 1–5, bringing elite T20 cricket and a high-energy fan experience to Los Angeles.
This marks the beginning of a long-term vision to establish the Los Angeles Knight Riders Cricket Ground as the home of cricket in the USA, powered by world-class playing and training infrastructure.
Officials believe that cricket’s Olympic return could significantly boost its reach in non-traditional regions, particularly in the Americas, while inspiring a new generation of players and fans.
The move is also expected to attract greater government backing and help narrow the competitive gap between established and emerging cricketing nations.
