County Championship Division One: Sussex vs Hampshire

If you are looking for a way to spend some time outdoors this June, the County Championship Division One fixture between Sussex and Hampshire is coming up at the County Ground in Hove. The match is scheduled to run from 19 to 22 June 2026, and it is the 39th match of the season. The venue is located on Eaton Road, and play is set to start at 11:00 each day, wrapping up around 19:00. It is a four-day game, which gives you a bit of flexibility if you are trying to fit it into your schedule.

For those following the season closely, both teams have confirmed their squads. Sussex will be led by captain Ollie Robinson, with a lineup that includes Jack Carson, Tom Clark, James Coles, Henry Crocombe, Tom Haines, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Daniel Hughes, Jack Leaning, Tom Price, and John Simpson. On the other side, Hampshire’s squad, captained by Ben Brown, features Kyle Abbott, Toby Albert, Sonny Baker, Scott Currie, Liam Dawson, Nick Gubbins, Eddie Jack, Jake Lehmann, Ben Mayes, Fletcha Middleton, Felix Organ, Tom Prest, Joe Weatherley, and Codi Yusuf.

Looking at the stats from the 2026 season so far, there are a few players who have been particularly active. For Sussex, James Coles has put up 673 runs across nine matches, while Daniel Hughes has contributed 526 runs in the same number of games. Their bowling attack includes Ollie Robinson and Henry Crocombe. Hampshire’s batting has been led by Ben Brown with 552 runs and Nick Gubbins with 448 runs over nine matches, with Kyle Abbott and Sonny Baker standing out among their bowlers.

Since this is a ticketed event, you will need to arrange your entry beforehand. You can purchase tickets through the official website or by calling 0844 264 0202. Whether you are a regular at the County Ground or just interested in catching some cricket, the match offers a chance to see these two sides compete over the four-day period.