Shah Rukh Khan Unveils LA Knight Riders' New Cricket Ground (Watch Video)
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan officially unveiled the state-of-the-art Knight Riders Cricket Ground at Fairplex, Pomona. This new home for the Los Angeles Knight Riders debuted with its first Major League Cricket match against Washington Freedom. The $21 million facility, designed to seat 5,000 and expand to 15,000 for the 2028 LA Olympics.
The Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) officially inaugurated their new home, the Knight Riders Cricket Ground at Fairplex in Pomona, with a grand unveiling ceremony led by co-owner and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The event solidifies the franchise's presence in the Major League Cricket (MLC) and signals a significant boost for cricket in Southern California. Where to Watch Major League Cricket 2026 Live Streaming Online and Telecast Channel in India.
Khan expressed his immense pride in the new facility, calling it the realisation of a long-held dream. “What started as a dream… turns into reality today. Welcoming you all to the Knight Riders Cricket Ground, LA. A place built not just for sports but also entertainment and for families… and memories that last forever,” Khan shared, acknowledging the support from ICC and other stakeholders.
Shah Rukh Khan Unveils LA Knight Riders Cricket Stadium
What started as a dream… turns into reality today.
Welcoming you all to the Knight Riders Cricket Ground, LA.
A place built not just for sports but also entertainment and for families… and memories that last forever.
Special thanks to Jaybhai who has been too kind through… pic.twitter.com/5WEBSEHyOh
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) July 1, 2026
A New Era for LA Cricket
The Knight Riders Cricket Ground, a $21 million project, broke ground on April 22, 2026, and has been fast-tracked for the current MLC season. The facility, which will initially seat 5,000 spectators, is poised to become a vital hub for cricket, not just for the MLC but also as a potential venue for the Twenty20 cricket tournaments during the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, with plans for expansion to 15,000 seats by then. Users Claim Ravi Ashwin and Haris Rauf Avoid Playing With Each Other for San Francisco Unicorns in MLC 2026.
Venky Mysore, CEO of Knight Riders Sports, previously highlighted the project as a "defining moment" for cricket in America, emphasizing the potential for growth and community engagement in Southern California.
Inaugural Matches at the New Fortress
The Los Angeles Knight Riders played their inaugural home fixture at the new venue against the Washington Freedom, which they lost. This historic match kicked off the stadium's role as a host for seven scheduled MLC 2026 matches.
Upcoming Major League Cricket Matches at Knight Riders Cricket Ground, Fairplex, Pomona:
| Date (PT) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 (Today) | Seattle Orcas vs MI New York | Knight Riders Cricket Ground, Fairplex |
| July 3, 2026 | Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Texas Super Kings | Knight Riders Cricket Ground, Fairplex |
| July 4, 2026 | Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns | Knight Riders Cricket Ground, Fairplex |
| July 4, 2026 | Los Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York | Knight Riders Cricket Ground, Fairplex |
| July 5, 2026 | Seattle Orcas vs Texas Super Kings | Knight Riders Cricket Ground, Fairplex |
| July 5, 2026 | San Francisco Unicorns vs MI New York | Knight Riders Cricket Ground, Fairplex |
Fans can anticipate a thrilling few days of elite T20 cricket as the Major League Cricket 2026 season continues its exciting run until July 18, 2026. The opening of the Knight Riders Cricket Ground is a monumental stride for cricket in the United States, cementing Los Angeles' position on the global cricketing map.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 02, 2026 10:17 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
