Derbyshire County Cricket Club

What Derbyshire County Cricket Club does

Derbyshire County Cricket Club is an English first-class county cricket club headquartered at The Central Co-op County Ground on Nottingham Road in Derby, DE21 6DA. The club fields men's and women's teams across three competition formats: the Rothesay County Championship (Division Two), the Metro Bank One-Day Cup, and the Vitality Blast T20 (including the inaugural Women's Vitality Blast in 2025), under the "Derbyshire Falcons" sub-brand. Its product surface extends beyond cricket to international fixtures (e.g., England Women vs New Zealand Women IT20 and England Women vs Ireland Women ODI in 2026), venue hire concerts, drone light shows, and corporate hospitality sold via SeatUnique.

The revenue model is multi-stream: match-by-match ticket sales via TicketCo, six annual membership tiers (Club, Executive, Junior Falcons, Freddie's Club, Student, Young Adult) plus a Membership Flex bundle with payment plans, premium hospitality packages distributed through SeatUnique, an online and on-site club shop (replica kits, leisurewear, heritage books), and commercial partnerships anchored by Central Co-op as Principal Partner with ground naming rights, alongside Carlsberg, Absolute Networks, Workchain, Roberts Travel Group, HSG, the Whistle Foundation, the 1870 Business Club network, and a marketing-data relationship with Performalytics. Distribution is overwhelmingly regional (East Midlands), with digital self-serve via derbyshireccc.com, on-site matchday retail, and a direct commercial team handling B2B sponsorship and executive memberships.

The club operates a Community arm — the Derbyshire Cricket Foundation — running inclusion programmes, the Walkers & Talkers dementia-friendly initiative, a Sensory Room, the Heritage Project, and a structured boys and girls EPP and Pathway talent pipeline from U10 to senior level. Governance comprises a Club Chair (McFarlane) and Club President (Lord Burlington), both appointed March 2026, with Mickey Arthur as Men's Head Coach and Jon Dyson as Women's Head Coach. The club does not publicly disclose revenue or headcount; ownership is private with no parent company or external investment indicated.

Name

Derbyshire County Cricket Club

Legal name

Derbyshire County Cricket Club

Website

https://derbyshireccc.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Derbyshire County Cricket Club is an English first-class county club in Derby fielding men's and women's teams in County Championship, One-Day Cup and Vitality Blast, generating revenue from tickets, memberships, hospitality, merchandise, commercial partnerships and venue events at The Central Co-op County Ground.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Cricket Club / Sports Entertainment

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Cricket Leagues (MPAKAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Team Sports Matches (Club & National) (MPAGAMAB), Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• County cricket club
• Professional cricket matches
• Cricket membership programs
• Cricket hospitality events
• Sports entertainment venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Derby

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from selling tickets to all home cricket fixtures including County Championship, Metro Bank One-Day Cup, and Vitality Blast T20 matches, plus international cricket and special events.
2. Memberships: Annual and flex memberships offering access to all home men's and women's fixtures, including Club Membership, Executive Club, Junior Falcons, Freddie's Club, Student, and Young Adult tiers.
3. Hospitality: Premium hospitality experiences sold through SeatUnique for One-Day Cup, County Championship, International matches, and T20 events, including corporate suites and VIP packages.
4. Merchandise & Retail: Online and on-site club shop selling replica kits, leisurewear, heritage books, and accessories.
5. Commercial Partnerships: Sponsorship revenue from Principal Partner (Central Co-op), Official Partners, the 1870 Business Club, and various player sponsorship slots.
6. Events & Concerts: Non-cricket events including outdoor concerts and special events hosted at The County Ground, with tickets sold separately from cricket fixtures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Derbyshire County Cricket Club is a professional county cricket club that fields men's and women's teams competing in English domestic competitions including the County Championship, One-Day Cup, and Vitality Blast T20. The club operates the Central Co-op County Ground in Derby as its home venue, delivering matchday experiences through ticket sales, seasonal memberships, corporate hospitality packages, and branded merchandise. It also runs the Derbyshire Cricket Foundation, a subsidiary that delivers grassroots cricket, schools engagement, and community development programmes across the region.

Product overview

Derbyshire County Cricket Club operates as a unified sports and entertainment organization offering cricket competitions across multiple formats through its men's and women's teams (Derbyshire Falcons). The core product portfolio includes three competitive cricket formats: the Rothesay County Championship (four-day), Metro Bank One-Day Cup (50-over), and Vitality Blast (T20) for both men's and women's teams. Supporting products include membership packages at multiple tiers (Club, Executive, Junior, Student, Young Adult), matchday hospitality services, and venue hire for events. The club also operates community programs through the Derbyshire Cricket Foundation, talent pathway programs for junior players, and an online retail shop. The club's home ground is The Central Co-op County Ground in Derby, which also hosts international cricket fixtures and entertainment events including concerts and drone shows. The organization generates revenue through ticket sales, memberships, hospitality, merchandise, and commercial partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Falcons: Team nickname and brand for all Derbyshire cricket teams (Men's, Women's, T20 Blast).
• Derbyshire Cricket Foundation

Products and services

• Matchday Tickets Single-match and group entry tickets granting spectators access to home fixtures at The Central Co-op County Ground across men's and women's team competitions.
• Seasonal Memberships Annual club memberships providing guaranteed seat access, priority booking, and member benefits across the cricket season for supporters of the men's and women's teams.
• Corporate Hospitality Packages Premium matchday hospitality including dining, exclusive seating areas, and entertaining space sold to corporate clients and private groups.
• Club Merchandise Branded replica kit, leisurewear, and accessories bearing Derbyshire CCC and Derbyshire Falcons logos, sold through the club retail store and online.
• Conference, Events & Venue Hire Non-matchday use of the Central Co-op County Ground facilities for conferences, weddings, banquets, and private celebrations.
• Community Cricket Programmes Grassroots cricket, schools engagement, and participation programmes delivered across Derbyshire via the Derbyshire Cricket Foundation subsidiary.

Quantifiable outcome

• Falcons posted 234/4 vs Notts Outlaws — their highest T20 score, with 16 sixes, a new Derbyshire record
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Central Co-opflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCentral Co-op is the Principal Partner and Ground Sponsor of Derbyshire County Cricket Club. The ground is officially named The Central Co-op County Ground (also The OurCoop County Ground), reflecting the sponsorship naming rights. The partnership supports the club's community and commercial activities.
• PerformalyticscoreTechnology or IntegrationData analytics partner that works with the club's marketing team to optimise data usage, target marketing spend, and maximise ticket sales. The partnership was credited in the 2019 Blast It Communication Award win.
• Barmy ArmycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFirst-of-its-kind partnership in county cricket. The Barmy Army supplies memberships to Derbyshire cricket volunteers and supporters, including priority access to England home international tickets and money-can't-buy experiences.
• Absolute NetworksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Partner of Derbyshire County Cricket Club, listed among the club's official commercial partners. Pat Brown is sponsored by Absolute Networks.
• CarlsbergminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Partner and official beer/cider supplier for Derbyshire County Cricket Club.
• Roberts Travel GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Travel Partner of Derbyshire County Cricket Club, announced in June 2026.
• SeatUniquecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial hospitality ticket partner for Derbyshire cricket, selling One-Day Cup, County Championship, International, and T20 hospitality packages.
• The Whistle FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity partnership supporting the club's Sensory Room, providing a safe space for supporters with sensory issues.
• WorkchainminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorkchain sponsors Derbyshire Pathway kits for the boys' and girls' academy and EPP pathway programme.
• HSG (Harrison Steel Group)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHSG strengthened its partnership with Derbyshire County Cricket Club, as announced in April 2026.
• 1870 Business Club memberscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner network within the club's commercial structure, providing business networking and hospitality benefits in exchange for sponsorship.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• SeatUnique: Official hospitality ticketing partner for Derbyshire cricket and a channel/commercial enabler. Adjacent ecosystem participant that distributes premium hospitality inventory for multiple sports clubs, including direct peers.

Direct peers

• Warwickshire County Cricket Club: Historic first-class county competing in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup and Vitality Blast as the Birmingham Bears. Operates an analogous multi-format cricket business with memberships, hospitality, and retail.
• Lancashire County Cricket Club: Major northern first-class county cricket club competing in the same North Group of the Vitality Blast. Operates the same Championship, One-Day Cup, and T20 product set with comparable membership tiers and hospitality focus.
• Leicestershire County Cricket Club: East Midlands neighbour and regular fixture opponent in all three domestic competitions. Operates the same first-class county cricket model with Foxes branding, memberships, and T20 focus.
• Somerset County Cricket Club: Competing county cricket club in the same domestic competitions, including the recent departure of Shoaib Bashir to Derbyshire. Operates the same multi-format cricket business with Taunton-based membership and hospitality.
• Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club: Neighbouring East Midlands county and one of Derbyshire's fiercest rivals (Notts Outlaws in T20). Operates the same multi-format domestic cricket model (Championship, One-Day Cup, Vitality Blast) with a similar membership and hospitality structure.
• Yorkshire County Cricket Club: A historic English first-class county cricket club and direct North Group Vitality Blast rival. Comparable in operating model (multi-format teams, membership base, hospitality, retail) and a frequent T20 opponent of Derbyshire.

Emerging players

• The Hundred / Trent Rockets: The England & Wales Cricket Board's franchise T20 competition, with Trent Rockets as the East Midlands region franchise partial to Derbyshire. An emerging cricket entertainment product that overlaps in audience and player base with Derbyshire's Vitality Blast offering.

Broad incumbents

• Surrey County Cricket Club: Largest and most commercially successful English first-class county cricket club, competing in the same domestic competitions. A broader incumbent benchmark for membership scale, hospitality, and commercial partnership value.
• Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) / Lord's: The custodian of the Laws of Cricket and owner of Lord's Cricket Ground. Operates a much larger version of the membership-based cricket club model and is a broader incumbent in English cricket governance and venue operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DerbyshireCCC
• Facebookfacebook.com/DerbyshireCCC
• Instagraminstagram.com/cricketderbyshire/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/derbyshire-county-cricket-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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