Worcestershire County Cricket Club marks landmark 2025 with trophy success, record commercial growth and transformational step towards long-term sustainability
Worcestershire County Cricket Club has published its 2025 Annual Report, reflecting a season of standout on-field achievement and significant progress off the field, including Metro Bank One Day Cup glory, record revenues, and a step-change in financial stability.
Key highlights from the Annual Report 2025
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One Day Cup Champions: Worcestershire lifted the Metro Bank One Day Cup at Trent Bridge, a landmark victory dedicated to the memory of Josh Baker.
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Record commercial performance: The Club achieved record levels of sponsorship and hospitality, with sponsorship & advertising reaching £1,044,337 (up 51% year-on-year).
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Transformational improvement in finances: Following proceeds linked to the ECB’s sale of The Hundred franchises, the Club reduced its debt from £3,830,017 to £447,636, and returned to a positive balance sheet with net assets of £2,926,045 (2024: net liabilities).
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Continued investment despite challenges: The Club recorded a small loss excluding ECB Hundred income, reflecting increased investment and significant flood-related costs at New Road.
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Women’s & girls’ cricket growth: The Women’s Rapids competed in Tier 2 for the first time, while the girls’ pathway expanded (including growth in participation and increased winter coaching hours).
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Leading the game on inclusion and diversity: Worcestershire was ranked #1 across First-Class Counties for inclusion and #1 for diversity in the most recent game-wide EDI census, alongside receiving national recognition for EDI initiatives.
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Future planning for flooding resilience: Expert assessments continue to shape long-term planning, including progress towards identifying an additional venue to support professional cricket in the face of increasing flood risk at New Road.
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Stronger governance and sustainability progress: The Club reported progress in governance improvements and a move from “red” to “amber” in the ECB’s sustainability assessment.
Dominic Riley, Chair of Worcestershire County Cricket Club, said “Winning the One Day Cup at Trent Bridge was a day we will cherish for years, a victory that meant even more as we dedicated it to Josh Baker.
Ashley Giles, CEO of Worcestershire County Cricket Club, added “Everyone connected with Worcestershire can take enormous pride in what we achieved in 2025. On the pitch, our One Day Cup success was a moment that will live long in the memory and a testament to the character of this group of players and staff.
“Off the pitch, the progress outlined in this Annual Report reflects the dedication and professionalism of colleagues across every department, matchday operations, hospitality, commercial, finance, grounds, community, cricket support staff and our volunteers, who work tirelessly to deliver for our Members, supporters and partners.
“We’ve also continued to invest in our future: growing the women’s and girls’ pathway, leading the way on inclusion and diversity, strengthening our governance, and taking practical steps to plan for the long-term resilience of New Road. I want to thank every member of staff, every player, and everyone who supports the Club, your commitment is what drives Worcestershire forward.”
2025 Annual Report
