Portsmouth100 Cricket Festival

Portsmouth100 Cricket Festival takes over the Utilita Bowl today, Sunday 12 July, as part of the city's centenary celebrations. It's a full day of cricket that pulls together several different parts of the game in one place, rather than just a single match. The whole thing is built around the city's 100th anniversary, so it's as much about the occasion as it is about the cricket.

There's a strong focus on the next generation and the women's game. The day includes junior and women's showcases, giving younger players and women's teams the chance to play on a proper ground. The centrepiece of the women's side is a Women's Soft Ball Tri Series, three teams competing across the day. If you're coming with kids or just want to see the game from a less formal angle, that's where to look.

Then there's the men's exhibition match, which runs alongside the other action. It's an exhibition, so it's more about the spectacle than the league table, and it's the kind of game that's easy to drop into for a few hours without needing to be caught up on a whole season. Between the showcases, the Tri Series, and the exhibition match, there's plenty to watch throughout the day, and you can pick and choose what you want to see.

It all happens at the Utilita Bowl, so you've got a proper cricket ground to settle into. The festival is on today, Sunday 12 July, and it's all part of the city's centenary celebrations, so it's a good day out if you're in Portsmouth and fancy some cricket.