Newclose Cricket Ground Celebrity Cricket Match 2026
Don't miss one of the Isle of Wight's biggest sporting events of the year!
See former England star Monty Panesar, Calum Best, Dan Osborne, Ricky Groves and more as the Celebrity XI takes on the Isle of Wight XI at Newclose.
What's On
Enjoy a fun-filled family day out at the Celebrity Cricket Match 2026, taking place at Newclose Cricket Ground on Saturday 5 September. This exciting Isle of Wight charity event brings together celebrity personalities and former professional sports stars for an afternoon of entertaining cricket, fundraising and family fun.
Play begins at 1:00pm, with entertainment running throughout the day, making it a fantastic event for cricket fans and families alike. Watch a team of well-known celebrities take on former sporting legends in a friendly match, while supporting a great charitable cause.
Confirmed celebrity guests include former England cricketer Monty Panesar, TV personalities Calum Best and Dan Osborne, Phil Turner from The Apprentice, Ricky Groves from EastEnders, Sky Sports boxing presenter David Coldwell, Love Island's Reuben Collins, Married At First Sight stars Steve Springett and John Shepherd, Tattoo Fixers' Jay Hutton, Fortune Hotel's Adam Pink and Wimbledon FC legend Kevin Cooper. More celebrity guests are expected to be announced before the event.
Getting There
By car: Newclose Cricket Ground, Blackwater Road, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 3BE
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