Roses battle at Headingley sold out

The Game Of Roses at Headingley has sold out five weeks ahead of the eagerly anticipated match.

By The Newsroom

Published 25th May 2016, 13:51 BST

Updated 25th May 2016, 14:58 BST

Headingley is sold out for Yorkshire's T20 Blast against Lancashire on Friday July 1

Yorkshire Vikings’ NatWest T20 Blast match against Lancashire Lightning on Friday July 1 has sold-out in record time, two days ahead of the Vikings’ opening game against Leicestershire Foxes at Headingley.

Andy Dawson, commercial director at Yorkshire County Cricket Club said: “This is fantastic news for the Club and proves the popularity of the shorter format of the game is at Headingley.

“We encourage anyone wishing to attend a NatWest T20 Blast match at Headingley to purchase their tickets well in advance to avoid disappointment.

"Early Bird prices are available for our other six home T20 fixtures, including four more Friday night games under the lights and our Family Fun Day on Father’s Day.”

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