Los Angeles Knight Riders and Fairplex broke ground on a dedicated cricket stadium in Pomona, marking a major step in cricket’s expansion in the U.S. The venue will host MLC matches from July 2026 and aims to position Los Angeles as a key cricket hub ahead of the 2028 Olympics, backed by global stakeholders and community leaders.

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) & Fairplex celebrated the groundbreaking at the Knight Riders Cricket Ground in Pomona, LA County, California, marking a landmark moment for cricket in the United States and positioning Los Angeles as a key hub in the sport’s rapid growth ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.

Civic leaders, global sports stakeholders, and community partners mark a major milestone for cricket infrastructure in the US

The ceremony brought together civic leaders, global sports stakeholders, and community partners, underscoring the significance of the project as one of the first dedicated cricket venues in Southern California. The development follows LAKR’s stadium announcement in March and will serve as the team’s home base for the upcoming Major League Cricket (MLC) season.

The event featured a special video message from Mr. Shah Rukh Khan, co-owner of Knight Riders Sports, opening remarks by Venky Mysore, CEO of Knight Riders Sports, along with Walter Marquez, President and CEO of Fairplex; Other distinguished speakers included Tim Sandoval, Mayor of Pomona; Sanjog Gupta, CEO of the ICC; Eric Garcetti, former Mayor of Los Angeles and former U.S. Ambassador to India; Niccolò Campriani, Chief Brand and Communications Officer at LA28.