County Championship Division One 2026

• Start Date: April 3 , 2026
• End Date: September 27 , 2026
• Host Country: England
• Format: firstclass
• Duration: 177 days
• Participating Teams: 12
• Number of Matches: 70

The County Championship Division One is a premier cricket competition featuring 12 cricket teams, battling to win the title. The County Championship Division One will be played in the firstclass format.

The County Championship Division One will commence on April 3 , 2026, and conclude on September 27 , 2026, spanning a total of 177 days of intense cricket action. England will host the County Championship Division One, and matches will be played at some of the most iconic cricket stadiums in the region.

12 teams will be participating in the County Championship Division One, representing different nations or clubs. A total of 70 matches will be played between the teams in the County Championship Division One.

The participating teams will compete across various venues, such as Kennington Oval,Headingley,Trent Bridge ,Sophia Gardens.

Cricket enthusiasts and fans from around the world can look forward to witnessing thrilling moments and fierce competition as these top teams vie for the coveted County Championship Division One title.

County Championship Division One Venues(with Cities):

• Kennington Oval , London
• Headingley , Leeds
• Trent Bridge , Nottingham
• Sophia Gardens , Cardiff
• The Rose Bowl , Southampton
• Edgbaston , Birmingham
• The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton , Taunton
• North Marine Road Ground , Scarborough
• County Ground, Chelmsford ,
• County Ground, Hove , Brighton
• Grace Road , Leicester