Get ready! It’s time to Prepare for the Bears

Big-hitting T20 cricket is coming to Edgbaston as the Vitality Blast returns from 31 May, which means it’s time to Prepare for the Bears.

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2025-05-06T11:25:00.000Z

This is our campaign set to give Brummies a heads-up about the incoming cricket season – and especially about watching out for those flying cricket balls spotted across the city.

We need to protect everything big and small, including famous landmarks bubble-wrapped for protection which will add a Blast touch to the city's landscape. From the iconic Bullring to the eye-catching Birmingham Library, no landmark is safe from the playful precautions.

The new season runs from 31 May to 13 July, with nine match days in total including five Bears Men and Women double-headers which is new for 2025. And Early Bird tickets are still available before midnight on 7 May.

These creative efforts aim to engage the local community and ensure everyone is prepared for the Bears as they begin their quests for T20 silverware.

"As Birmingham prepares for the Vitality Blast tournament, we wanted to add a fun and light-hearted twist to returning big-hitting action,” said Beth Peers, Marketing Manager.

“It’s set to be a special season with the introduction of Bears Women, big name players and memorable match day entertainment at all games, all at an affordable price.”

The new T20 season starts on Saturday 31 May with Blast Off, our annual Family Fun Day presented by The Priory Hospital, and the first time ever that Bears Men and Women will compete on the same day.

Two weeks later, international DJ Joel Corry will headline the first ever MidlandsMania match day, as four local teams go head-to-head in two big T20 games on Saturday 14 June.

The local derby against Worcestershire Rapids, which attracted over 17,000 fans last year, is again set to be the biggest night of the year once again and is not to be missed on Friday 20 June.

Tickets for all Men’s and Women’s Vitality Blast T20 cricket games can be purchased at blast.edgbaston.com. Prices start from only £15 for adults and £5 for U16s.

Or watch all the games this summer with a Blast Pass, giving you access to every match for only £100. Can't attend all games? Try our new 3-Match Pack so you can pick the three games you can attend.

Hospitality packages are also available so you can watch the Bears in style from our informal suites with some of the best views of the action with food and drink options.