Emirates Old Trafford
Manchester is a truly dynamic, cultural, and vibrant city located in the heart of the North West. A hub for arts, culture, sporting events and business, Manchester is the perfect base for delegates to explore. Emirates Old Trafford is situated just three miles away from the city centre and is easily accessible by car and public transport.
On the doorstep of Emirates Old Trafford is Manchester’s unique waterfront destination, The Quays. Home to some of the most spectacular attractions and iconic buildings in the UK. Within one square mile visitors will find culture, history, heritage and sport interwoven throughout our venues; The Lowry, IWM North, part of Imperial War Museums, Manchester Cruises, Mersey Ferries and the world’s most famous football stadium, Manchester United.
Emirates Old Trafford is also home to Lancashire Cricket, a world-class international sporting stadium, playing host to some of cricket’s most iconic moments since 1857. The ground has undergone a huge transformation and the re-development has paved the way for a revolutionary approach to partnerships, providing completely unique and bespoke opportunities across the venue.
Founded in 1864 as a successor to Manchester Cricket Club, Lancashire have played at Old Trafford since then and, in 1865, played their inaugural first-class match, beating Middlesex at Old Trafford.
An integral part of the North West sporting scene, the Club is steeped in tradition, nostalgia and synonymous with great triumphs and famous names.
Emirates Old Trafford is also a major concert venue hosting world-renowned acts such as Take That, Foo Fighters, Rihanna and Beyoncé. With a 50,000 capacity for concerts, Emirates Old Trafford has once again played host to some of the biggest acts from the music industry in 2017 – with the Courteeners the headline act, the One Love Manchester concert and Radiohead making for an unbelievable summer of entertainment at the home of Lancashire Cricket.
Steeped in history, generations have witnessed memorable moments through sport, entertainment and business for over 150 years with Lancashire Cricket at Emirates Old Trafford.