At a glance
- Lord's holds about 31,100. During a Test the public sit in the Grand, Compton, Edrich, Mound and Tavern Stands. The Pavilion and Warner Stand are for Members.
- In the Mound Stand, rows A to E and row 16 upwards are covered. In the Grand Stand, the lettered rows and row 11 upwards are covered.
- Ashes adult prices are £195, £175, £160, £125 and £100 on days one to four, and £25 for any adult seat on day five, Sunday 4 July 2027.
- The 2027 ballot closed on 26 October. Winners can buy from Tuesday 17 November, and the general sale opens on Thursday 10 December.
- Wheelchair areas are in the Compton, Edrich, Grand and Mound Stands. Call 020 7616 8653 for tickets. One carer ticket is free.
- Grand Stand: Side-on, north side. Lettered rows and row 11 upwards are covered.
- Compton and Edrich Stands: Nursery End, facing the Pavilion. Three tiers, either side of the Media Centre.
- Mound and Tavern Stands: Side-on, south side. In the Mound, rows A to E and 16 upwards are covered.
- Pavilion: Pavilion End. MCC Members only during a Test, with the Warner Stand beside it.
Simple plan, not to scale.
The Lord’s seating plan is a ring of separate stands around the pitch, holding about 31,100 people. During a Test, the public sit in the Grand, Compton, Edrich, Mound and Tavern Stands, while the Pavilion and Warner Stand are for MCC Members. Pick Compton or Edrich for the view down the pitch, and a covered row for shade.
Sale phases for 2027 are on the Lord’s tickets page, and other grounds are on the cricket tickets page.
How does the Lord’s seating plan work?
You read the Lord’s seating plan in three steps: find the stand, then the tier, then your row and seat. Lord’s Cricket Ground is in St John’s Wood, north-west London. MCC, the Marylebone Cricket Club, owns it, and Middlesex County Cricket Club plays there too.
A stand is one section of seats, and a tier is one level of that stand. The pitch runs from the Pavilion End in the south-west to the Nursery End in the north-east. The ground also slopes about 2.5 metres, from the Grand Stand side down to the Tavern and Mound Stands.
Two phrases help you choose. Side-on means you look across the pitch from the side. Behind the bowler’s arm means a seat at either end, in line with the pitch, so you see what the bowler sees.
| Stand | Where it is | Public at a Test? | Roof and tiers | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavilion | Pavilion End | No, MCC Members only | The Members’ pavilion | Members |
| Warner Stand | Between the Pavilion and the Grand Stand | No, a Members’ stand | Two tiers, 2,656 seats | Members |
| Grand Stand | North side, side-on | Yes | Lettered rows and row 11 upwards are covered | The classic view across the ground |
| Compton Stand | Nursery End, facing the Pavilion | Yes | Three tiers | The view down the pitch |
| Edrich Stand | Nursery End, facing the Pavilion | Yes | Three tiers | The view down the pitch |
| Mound Stand | South side, side-on | Yes | Rows A to E and row 16 upwards are covered | Fielders close up in the front rows |
| Tavern Stand | South side, between the Allen and Mound Stands | Yes | Redevelopment planned from autumn 2027 | A side-on view. Check what is open during building work |
| Allen Stand | Next to the Pavilion | Being rebuilt | New stand due before the 2027 Ashes | Details not yet published |
The raised building between the Compton and Edrich Stands is the Barclays Media Centre, for press and broadcasters. The two stands hold around 11,500 seats.
Does the Lord’s seating plan show seat numbers?
No: the Lord’s ground map shows stands, gates, bars and shops, but no blocks, rows or seat numbers. Your row and seat appear on your ticket in the Lord’s App. To see the layout, open the ground map on lords.org. A View From My Seat, a site of photos taken by fans, is also worth a look.
Which seats at Lord’s are covered?
The covered seats at Lord’s depend on your row, because roofs reach only part of each stand. MCC says it varies from stand to stand, and it gives exact rows for two of them:
- Mound Stand: rows A to E and row 16 upwards are covered. Rows 1 to 15 are not.
- Grand Stand: all the lettered rows and row 11 upwards are covered.
On a Test day the gates open at 9am and play is scheduled for 11am, so you are outdoors for most of a summer’s day. Burn easily, or bringing children? Pick one of those rows. The front rows put you close to the fielders, but bring a hat and sun cream, because umbrellas cannot be used during play.
Where is the best place to sit at Lord’s?
The best place to sit at Lord’s is the Compton or Edrich Stand for the view down the pitch, and the Grand Stand for the classic view across the ground. Your choice depends on what you want from the day:
- Best for the view of the cricket: the Compton and Edrich Stands, the public seats behind the bowler’s arm. An upper tier helps you read the field, and a lower tier keeps you nearer the play.
- Best for the classic Lord’s picture: the Grand Stand, looking across and down the slope towards the Mound and Tavern Stands.
- Best for shade: a high row or a lettered row in the Mound or Grand Stand.
- Best for value: Category E, the lowest price, which has a restricted view, meaning part of the field may be hidden.
- First visit? Choose a covered row in a side stand. You see the whole ground and stay out of the worst of the sun and rain.
How much do seats at Lord’s cost in 2027?
Adult seats at Lord’s for the 2027 Ashes Test start from £100 on the first four days and cost £25 on day five, Sunday 4 July. The Ashes is the famous series between England and Australia. MCC sells seats in five categories, A to E, and these are its adult prices:
| Category | Ashes, days 1 to 4 | Bangladesh Test, days 1 and 2 | Bangladesh Test, days 3 and 4 | New Zealand one-day game | Women’s Ashes one-day game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | £195 | £80 | £60 | £140 | £40 |
| B | £175 | £70 | £50 | £125 | £35 |
| C | £160 | £60 | £40 | £105 | £30 |
| D | £125 | £50 | £30 | £95 | £25 |
| E, restricted view | £100 | £40 | £25 | £85 | £20 |
Under-16s pay £50 or £25 on Ashes days one to four, and £5 on day five. MCC’s list does not say which stand sits in which category, so you see that when you choose seats. The Bangladesh Test runs from Friday 28 May to Tuesday 1 June, the women’s game is on Friday 16 July, and the New Zealand game is on Thursday 16 September.
How do you get a seat at Lord’s?
You get a seat at Lord’s for 2027 through MCC’s ballot or its general sale. A ballot is a free draw, and the names picked get the chance to buy. The ballot closed at 6pm on Monday 26 October, so these are the steps left:
- If you entered, watch for an email in early November.
- If you won, buy from Tuesday 17 November. You choose your seats from those left, first come, first served, so buy early in your window.
- If you did not enter, wait for the general sale, a sale open to anyone, on Thursday 10 December.
- If your day shows as unavailable, click Join Waitlist. MCC contacts this list first when partners hand back seats.
- Get the Lord’s App. Public stand tickets reach it closer to the match, and you need an Android or Apple smartphone.
Limits apply. For the Ashes you can buy two tickets for one day’s play. For Bangladesh the limit is 10 per day, for the women’s game 10, and for New Zealand four. Ballot winners in a Family & Friends group, of up to 25 other applicants, can combine limits to buy seats together.
Where should families sit at Lord’s?
Families at Lord’s should choose the Family Area / No Alcohol ticket type, where nobody may bring or drink alcohol. Despite the name, it is open to anyone who prefers an alcohol-free day.
- Who needs a ticket: any child aged three or over. Babes in arms go in free if they do not take a seat.
- Under-16 tickets: these are for children aged 15 or younger on the day, and you can only buy them with an adult ticket.
- Age rule: children aged 14 and younger must be with an adult ticket holder.
- Pushchairs: MCC advises against them on Test days, because the ground is very full and has no storage.
What accessible seating does Lord’s have?
Lord’s has wheelchair areas in the Compton, Edrich, Grand and Mound Stands, and these are the spaces open to the public at a Test. Book by calling 020 7616 8653 or emailing accessibility.tickets@mcc.org.uk.
| Stand | Where | Wheelchair spaces |
|---|---|---|
| Compton | Ground level, uncovered | 7 |
| Compton | Lower tier, covered | 33 |
| Compton | Balcony, covered | 8 |
| Edrich | Ground level, uncovered | 9 |
| Edrich | Lower tier, covered | 24 |
| Grand Stand | Lower tier, covered | 14 |
| Mound | Ground level, uncovered | 15 |
- A free carer: one carer ticket is free, and your own ticket is then charged at the Category D price.
- If you can walk but need support: choose General Seating and fill in the form in your confirmation email.
- Lifts: these reach the Grand, Compton and Edrich Stands and the Mound Stand’s upper tier.
- Audio commentary: book a headset from the Head Steward’s Office on 020 7616 8590 for international days.
- Drop-off: there is no parking on major match days, but set down at the No. 6 car park can be arranged in advance.
Where are the premium seats at Lord’s?
Premium seats at Lord’s are sold separately from the ballot, as Matchday Hospitality, the Lord’s Dining Club, Seasonal Suites, the Old Clock Tower Club and Debentures. Hospitality means a ticket with food and drink, and a Debenture is a long-term right to buy a ticket for your own seat.
The Old Clock Tower Club is a season pass with seats on the Compton Balcony. Call the premium team on 020 7616 8598. Best for: a special occasion or a guest. Not worth it if you only want to watch the cricket from a good seat.
How do you get to Lord’s, and what can you bring?
The best way to get to Lord’s is by Tube, because there is no car parking at the ground. MCC suggests a station for each stand, so you can avoid the crowds at St John’s Wood.
| Station | Line | Walk | Suggested for |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John’s Wood | Jubilee | About 10 minutes | Grand and Compton Stands |
| Baker Street | Bakerloo, Circle, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City | About 18 minutes | Mound and Edrich Stands |
| Warwick Avenue | Bakerloo | About 17 minutes | Tavern and Allen Stands, and Members’ areas |
| Marylebone | Chiltern Railways and Bakerloo | 10 to 12 minutes, or bus 113 | Step-free travel |
Travelling from outside London? Marylebone has Chiltern Railways trains, and other main line stations link to the Tube. After big matches a queue controls entry to St John’s Wood, so allow extra time. Buses 13 and 113 run along Wellington Road, and 139 and 189 along Grove End Road.
- Gates: the Grace Gate is closed during building work. General admission ticket holders use the North Gate or the Heyhoe-Flint Gate, and Members use Gate No 6.
- Your own drink: at most matches, Tests included, each adult may bring one of three options. These are a bottle of wine or Champagne (750ml), two cans or bottles of beer or cider (500ml each), or two cans of premixed aperitifs (330ml each). Spirits and fortified wine are not allowed.
- Food: you can bring your own to every match.
- Bags: searched on major match days, and they must stay with you at your seat.
- Left at home: fancy dress, musical instruments and flags.
- Leaving and coming back: you can, with a pass and your ticket, but no alcohol comes back in with you.
- Paying: Lord’s is cashless, with no cash machines.
What do first-time visitors get wrong at Lord’s?
First-time visitors to Lord’s most often expect a roof over every seat, head for the Grace Gate or leave seat choice too late. These are easy to avoid:
- Booking a front row without thinking. Mound rows 1 to 15 have no roof.
- Waiting to choose. Ballot winners pick from what is left, so buy early in the window.
- Planning on the Pavilion. It is for Members during a Test, and so is the Warner Stand.
- Expecting a refund if you cannot go. MCC gives none for tickets you no longer need. Refunds depend on the overs bowled that day.
- Packing an umbrella for use in your seat. You cannot use it during play.
What to do now (as of 31 October 2026)
As of 31 October 2026, the Lord’s ballot is closed after what MCC calls record-breaking demand. The next date for everyone else is the general sale on Thursday 10 December.
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| 30 October to 3 November | Subscribers to Inside Lord’s Premium, MCC’s paid subscription, buy first, with 500 pairs of tickets for each Ashes day |
| Early November | MCC emails the first round of ballot winners |
| From Tuesday 17 November | First-round winners can buy. Unclaimed seats then go to a second round |
| Thursday 10 December | General sale of all remaining international tickets |
Want a Lord’s Test without the Ashes scramble? The Bangladesh Test has lower prices and a higher ticket limit. When MCC’s own sales run out, the Lord’s tickets page shows resale tickets for each date, with live prices.
Visiting other grounds? See the guides to the Edgbaston seating plan and the Trent Bridge seating plan, or the full list of UK venues.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Lord's seating plan with seat numbers?
No. MCC's ground map on lords.org shows the stands, gates, bars and shops, but no rows or seat numbers. Ballot winners choose their seats from those left when they buy, first come, first served. Your row and seat then appear on your ticket in the Lord's App, closer to the match.
Which stands at Lord's are covered?
Only parts of them. In the Mound Stand the roof covers rows A to E and every row from 16 upwards, leaving rows 1 to 15 in the open. In the Grand Stand the lettered rows and row 11 upwards are covered. Pick one of those rows for shade or protection from rain.
What is the best stand at Lord's?
For the cricket itself, choose the Compton or Edrich Stand at the Nursery End, the public seats behind the bowler's arm. For the classic view across the ground, choose the Grand Stand. For shade, pick a covered row in the Mound or Grand Stand. Category E seats cost least, but they have a restricted view.
Can the public sit in the Pavilion at Lord's during a Test?
No. During a Test, watching from the Pavilion is reserved for MCC Members, and the neighbouring Warner Stand is also a Members' stand. The closest public view down the pitch is from the Compton and Edrich Stands at the Nursery End, which face the Pavilion from the opposite end.
How much are Ashes tickets at Lord's?
On days one to four of the 2027 Ashes Test, adults pay £195, £175, £160, £125 or £100 by category, and under-16s pay £50 or £25. On day five, Sunday 4 July, any adult seat is £25 and under-16s pay £5. The limit is two tickets for one day's play.
Can I still get Ashes tickets at Lord's if I did not enter the ballot?
Possibly. MCC puts every remaining seat for its 2027 internationals on general sale from Thursday 10 December, after ballot winners have bought from 17 November. If your day shows as unavailable, join the waitlist, which gets first call on seats returned by partners. Day five, Sunday 4 July, is priced at £25 for adults.
Can I take my own alcohol into Lord's?
Yes, at most matches including Tests. Each adult may bring one bottle of wine or Champagne (750ml), two cans or bottles of beer or cider (500ml each) or two cans of premixed aperitifs. Spirits and fortified wine are banned, and you cannot bring alcohol back in after a pass-out.
Which gate should I use at Lord's?
While the stands are being rebuilt, the Grace Gate is closed. General admission ticket holders go in through the North Gate or the Heyhoe-Flint Gate, and MCC Members use Gate No 6. Buses 13 and 113 on Wellington Road stop closest to the North Gate side of the ground.
Which Tube station is best for Lord's?
St John's Wood on the Jubilee line is the closest, about 10 minutes' walk, and MCC suggests it for the Grand and Compton Stands. For the Mound and Edrich Stands, it suggests Baker Street, about 18 minutes on a signed route. For the Tavern and Allen Stands, it suggests Warwick Avenue, about 17 minutes.
Does Lord's have wheelchair seats?
Yes. Lord's has wheelchair areas in the Compton, Edrich, Grand and Mound Stands, many of them covered, and more in the Warner Stand and Pavilion for Members. Book on 020 7616 8653 or through the ballot or general sale. One carer ticket is free, and your own ticket is charged at the Category D price.
