Spectacular award-winning section of iconic UK stadium gets new name in ‘exciting chapter’ for 200-year-old venue

Source: The Sun

Author: Joshua Jones

Published: Feb, 01 2025 15:46

PART of one of the UK's most iconic sports stadiums has been given a new name. Lord's Cricket Ground dates back to 1814 when the venue was opened and is known as the Home of Cricket. Then in 1999, the stunning media centre opened between the Compton and Edrich Stands in time for the World Cup. In a feat of revolutionary architectural design, the building cost £5million and has space for 118 journalists plus commentary boxes, TV studios and hospitality suites at either end.

Image Credit: The Sun [General view of a cricket match at Lord's Cricket Ground.]

And it has even won a staggering eight architectural awards - including the prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects Stirling Prize in 1999. Previously sponsored by NatWest, Investec and J. P. Morgan, the media centre now has a new name. As of 2025, it is called the Barclays Media Centre. Barclays already have partnerships in both football and tennis - as the title sponsor of the Women's Super League and banking partner of Wimbledon.

Image Credit: The Sun [NatWest Media Centre at Lord's Cricket Ground.]

And now the British bank have moved into cricket with the deal with Marylebone Cricket Club, whose home is based at Lord's. The famous ground will host more international cricket than any other UK venue in 2025 - followed by its first women's Test match next year. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS. This year's fixtures include the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia in June.

Image Credit: The Sun [Lord's Cricket Ground with Barclays logo; a cricket match in progress.]

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Spectacular award-winning section of iconic UK stadium gets new name in ‘exciting chapter’ for 200-year-old venue

Spectacular award-winning section of iconic UK stadium gets new name in ‘exciting chapter’ for 200-year-old venue

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