Grand Prairie Stadium History
Grand Prairie Stadium is a multifaceted sports venue that opened in May 2008 as QuikTrip Park. From 2008 to 2019, it was the home stadium for the Texas AirHogs of the American Association of Professional Baseball and from 2017 to 2019 it was for the USL League Two soccer team. But this QuikTrip Park was later known as The Ballpark in Grand Prairie.
After the end of AirHogs in 2020, the USA Cricket Board revealed that the ballpark will be transformed into a cricket stadium. American Cricket Enterprises the commercial partner of USA Cricket is set to undergo redevelopment to transform it into a cricket stadium that will capable of hosting both domestic as well as international cricket matches.
With the rising popularity of cricket in North America, the renovations upgraded the infrastructure to meet international cricket standards, so that the stadium to host events like the T20 World Cup 2024 and also serve as the permanent home ground of the USA national cricket team.
Pitch Report of Grand Prairie Stadium
Grand Prairie Stadium is a high-scoring pitch. The pitch typically favors batsmen.
It offers a little assistance to bowlers especially pace bowlers during the powerplay.
The team winning the toss chooses to bat first, as the match progresses, by setting a competitive total on the board, they aim to defend it effectively.
Weather Report of Grand Prairie Stadium
As the T20 World Cup 2024 is scheduled to take place in June, players can expect warm and the temperature varies from 29° to 36°.
T20I Records in Grand Prairie Stadium
No T20I matches have been played at this venue to date.
Total Capacity in Grand Prairie Stadium
After QuikTrip Park’s redevelopment, Grand Prairie Stadium’s (previously QuikTrip Park) capacity increase to 15,000.
The stadium features modern facilities, including 13 luxury suites, various premium seating options, and Officer Club Rooms with sports bar facilities.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 matches Scheduled in Grand Prairie Stadium
1 June 2024 – USA vs Canada
4 June 2024 – Netherlands vs Nepal
6 June 2024 – USA vs Pakistan
7 June 2024 – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Prairie Stadium:
Q1. What is the location of Grand Prairie Stadium?
1600 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050.
Q2. When was the original opening date of Grand Prairie Stadium?
The stadium initially debuted as a baseball park in May 2008.
Q3. Before transforming into a cricket stadium, what are the sports hosted at Grand Prairie Stadium?
Before transforming, the stadium served as the home for the Texas AirHogs baseball and the Texas United soccer teams.
Q4. Why was Grand Prairie Stadium converted into a cricket stadium?
The Grand Prairie Stadium was converted into a cricket stadium to serve as a training facility for the USA national cricket team and to host ICC major events.
Q5. What significant changes were implemented at Grand Prairie Stadium?
The $20 million renovation encompassed upgrading the stadium with luxury suites, premium seating, a sports bar, and cricket-specific amenities such as training nets and batting lanes.
Q6. Where is the T20 World Cup 2024 scheduled to take place?
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is scheduled to take place in the United States of America and the West Indies. First time the USA will host a major ICC tournament.
Q7. What are the venues for the T20 World Cup 2024 matches?
The 2024 T20 World Cup will be played across nine venues.
List of venues
- Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas
- Providence Stadium, Guyana
- Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
- Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York
- Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
- Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida
- Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad
- Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent
- Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia
Q8. What is the start time for the T20 World Cup 2024 in India?
The T20 World Cup matches will be streamed at two different times. In India, the T20 World Cup 2024 matches will commence at 6:00 AM, while in the USA, they will start at 07:30 PM. Additionally, matches in India will begin at 8:00 PM, whereas in the US, they will start at 10:30 AM.
Q9. Which teams have won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup two or more times?
The West Indies and England are the only teams to have won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup twice.
Q10. List of teams participating in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
List of 20 teams who are participating
West Indies, USA, England, Pakistan, India, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Australia, Netherlands, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, Canada, Nepal, Oman, Namibia, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea
Q11. What is the format for the T20 World Cup 2024?
The 20 teams were divided into four groups of five teams. Each team plays each other once. The top two teams from each group will move to the Super Eight stage, where there will be two groups each consisting of four teams. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals.
Q12. List of Countries who have previously won the men’s T20 World Cup?
List of winners
2007 – India
2009 – Pakistan
2010 – England
2012 – West Indies
2014 – Sri Lanka
2016 – West Indies (second title)
2021 – Australia
2022 – England (second title)
Q13. Who won last the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup?
In 2022 England won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
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