Partnership results in new name for cricket club’s ground

Derbyshire County Cricket Club has announced a major new partnership, which has resulted in a new name for its ground.

The club has penned a two-year partnership with Central Co-op – and as part of the deal, its home will now be known as the Central Co-op County Ground.

The partnership was officially launched at the recent England Women’s One-Day International match between England and West Indies, which was hosted at the newly named ground.

Ryan Duckett, chief executive at Derbyshire County Cricket Club, said: “Central Co-op are an iconic brand at the heart of our community, and we are delighted to welcome them on board.

“As a member organisation, we share our values with Central Co-op, with more than 150 years of history representing Derbyshire as a pillar of the county.

“This is a new and exciting relationship for our club, one which we are excited to see grow and we are looking forward to creating plenty of memorable moments at The Central Co-op County Ground throughout the partnership.”

The collaboration will see a wide range of benefits for Central Co-op members, including up to 20% off tickets and chances to win entry to a wide range of events held at the Central Co-op County Ground.

Both organisations are both co-operatives – values-driven, member-owned enterprises that exist to serve their communities.

This spirit of co-operation is especially significant in 2025, as the global co-operative movement comes together to mark the UN International Year of Co-operatives, under the theme “Co-ops Build a Better World”.

Elaine Dean, president of Central Co-op, said: “Our roots in Derbyshire run deep.

“From our founding days to the return of the much-loved Co-op Cow landmark, we’ve always stood side by side with our communities here.

“Teaming up with Derbyshire County Cricket Club, another proud co-operative organisation, during this landmark year is a powerful celebration of shared purpose.”