Cambridge NCI Cricket Club
Fancy playing on the best club track in Cambridgeshire, at Fitzwilliam College Sports Ground? It’s a 10 minute cycle ride from central Cambridge.
We are a large club, fielding four teams on most Saturdays. We have teams playing in the lowest to the highest Cambs & Hunts leagues. You will find a suitable, compatible level. We also field teams for mid-week games and Sunday games. The:
- 1st XI plays in the Cambridgeshire & Huntingdonshire Premier League (“Onyx”) Division 2 at FitzWilliam College Sports Ground, Oxford Road
- 2nd XI plays in the Junior League 1 North at FitzWilliam College Sports Ground, Oxford Road
- 3rd XI plays in the Junior League 2 South, on Parker’s Piece
- 4th XI plays in the Junior League 3 West, on Parker’s Piece
- Sunday XI plays in the Cambs & Hunts Sunday League “Division 5”
- Allsorts (midweek XI) play on Parker’s Piece in the Cambridge Business Houses League Division 2.
We’re an inclusive, diverse and welcoming club. We provide opportunities for all to play competitive and recreational cricket across a broad range of abilities. Our teams comprise long-term Cambridge residents, ex-residents, some living in London, University students and retirees.
Our grounds
Cricket Nets
All our nets are for both men and women.
Autumn nets
Autumn nets are at Hills Road Sports and Tennis Centre. In 2026/27, the will be from 20:00 – 22:00 on Wednesdays, between 30th September 2026 and 13th January 2027, (including December 30th). These work well for those getting back into cricket, or adding new shots / deliveries to their locker. Be aware that because of safety concerns Hills Road have, we may have to limit numbers and run-up lengths compared to previous years.
Winter nets
Winter nets are at Fenner’s Indoor Cricket School. 2027, the will be from 20:00 – 22:00 on Tuesdays, between January 26th and March 16th; then 19:00 – 21:00 on Tuesdays, between March 23rd and April 27th. Access is through a black gate on a path which starts near the large white “Hughes Hall” sign. Ring the bell for access.
Membership
We have an annual subscription charge. Paying the subscription gives you:
- Membership of the Cricket Club;
- Voting rights at the AGM;
- Membership of our parent club, the NCI Sports and Social Club.
All students pay half price subscriptions and match fees. For more information visit our membership page.
How to Join
There are three main ways:
- Complete our contact form;
- Register via our play-cricket site.
- Do sign up:
It you were registered with another club, please advise us. It means you may not have to re-register. We’ll apply for your registration to Cambridge NCI CC.