- Fans invited to turn out at blast off events in all nine host locations.
- T20 World Cup winners Dwayne Bravo and Chris Gayle and other personalities to attend launch events.
- General tickets go on sale on 22 February at tickets.t20worldcup.com
- International advertising campaign to be launched same day
The countdown is on. Thursday 22 February marks 100 days to the start of the historic ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 to be held in the West Indies and USA from 1 to 29 June. To celebrate this milestone, there will be a host of dynamic fan engagement events across all host locations.
From 10am Antigua Standard Time tomorrow, fans worldwide will also be able secure their seats to witness the exhilarating clash of cricketing titans as remaining tickets from the ballot will go on sale on the tournament’s official ticketing website: tickets.t20worldcup.com
Ticket prices across all matches are the same as they were during the ballot and accessibly priced, starting from US$6 for select matches. Fans seeking a more immersive World Cup experience can also choose from a limited supply of Caribbean venue packages available here or they can purchase travel and hospitality packagesfrom ICC’s official travel and tour operators.
As excitement builds and anticipation mounts with only 100 days to go to the pinnacle ICC Men’s T20 event, there is going to be a blast off of major proportions across all nine host locations.
As part of the myriad of activities planned, larger-than-life cricket balls will take over Times Square, New York City; Bayside Marketplace, Miami, Florida; Grand Prairie, Texas, and all six Caribbean host venues. Fans can also look forward to live musical performances, street parades, and appearances by past and present Men’s T20 World Cup winners such as West Indian duo Dwayne Bravo who will be at Times Square, NYC, and the “Universe Boss” himself, Chris Gayle, who will be in Barbados, the venue for the Final.
There will also be cultural performances, interactive fan experiences and free giveaways that will engage fans and create a hyped buzz around this momentous occasion.
In the West Indies, cricket fans, enthusiasts and the public at whole are invited to attend these events at Judgement Square in Antigua and Barbuda; Freedom Park, Barbados; MovieTowne, Guyana; Heritage Square, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and C3 Centre, Trinidad and Tobago. The event at Derek Walcott Square, Saint Lucia is on Saturday 24 February due to Independence celebrations on the island.
As part of the 100 days to go activities, ICC and Cricket West Indies will also launch the official advertising campaign for the tournament, titled: Out of this World. As part of the campaign rollout, fans can expect to see a series of captivating advertisements across various media platforms, including television, digital streaming services, social media, and outdoor billboards, and featuring guest cameos by cricketing superstars Quinton de Kock, Marc Stoinis, Kieron Pollard, and other surprises. Additionally, immersive experiences and interactive activations will allow fans to be part of the action like never before.
Fawwaz Baksh, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 said:
“With just 100 days to the start of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, we are on the cusp of witnessing the most awaited Men’s T20 World Cup. Since the public ticket ballot opened, we have seen an unprecedented surge in demand for tickets, and when the first phase of general ticket sales begin on 22 February, we anticipate a similar response.”
“The overwhelming demand underscores the meteoric rise in the game’s popularity worldwide and every fan who wants to see every captivating match should aim to secure their tickets as early as possible.”
As the countdown continues and the world eagerly looks forward to a month-long extravaganza of T20 cricket, passion, drama, and unforgettable moments, fans are reminded to only purchase tickets from the official tournament website. For further ticketing information, visit tickets.t20worldcup.com
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