Los Angeles Knight Riders play first game in new stadium as Olympic cricket buzz grows
Summary
The Los Angeles Knight Riders played their first home game at their new cricket stadium in Pomona, California. This event coincides with growing excitement for cricket’s return to the 2028 Olympics after a 126-year break.Key Facts
- The new cricket stadium in Pomona cost $21 million and covers 200,000 square feet.
- The stadium has six floodlit towers and was built in under 70 days.
- About 2,000 mostly South Asian fans attended the first game between the Knight Riders and Washington Freedom.
- The team’s colors, purple and gold, match those of the LA Lakers basketball team.
- The stadium features eight cricket pitches, more than the usual four to six found in most stadiums.
- Temporary seating currently holds about 5,000 people, with plans for permanent seats for over 20,000.
- Plans include a professional practice facility and a cricket academy to support youth development in the sport.
- Only three other international-level cricket stadiums exist in the U.S., located in Texas, Florida, and North Carolina.
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