Lord's Cricket Ground Seating Guide
Where to sit & the best seats
“The Home of Cricket” · “HQ”
Where to sit at Lord's Cricket Ground
Compton/Edrich Stands (Nursery End) or the Pavilion (Pavilion End)
Straight-down-the-pitch views to read the ball and the slope.
Grand Stand and Mound upper general-admission rows
Cheaper reserved seating with elevated views.
Low front rows behind the boundary boards
The boundary rope and fielders obscure the near side.
About Lord's Cricket Ground
Lord's holds around 31,000 across a horseshoe of famous stands, from the members' Pavilion at one end to the tall Compton and Edrich Stands flanking the Media Centre at the Nursery End. The best batting views sit behind the bowler's arm at either end, the Grand Stand and Mound offer good value, and the Tavern is the liveliest public corner. Roofed upper rows give the best shade. It hosts England home Tests including the Lord's Test, one-day internationals, finals days and Middlesex county cricket.
The Home of Cricket is a ground of contrasts, where the Grade II*-listed Victorian Pavilion (1889-90) faces the futuristic, pod-like Media Centre (1999) across the famous outfield that slopes around 2.5 metres. The rebuilt Compton and Edrich Stands (2021) are now the tallest structures on the ground.
Lord's Cricket Ground in photos
3 outside · 3 inside the venue
Seating map
This is the map used for ticket sales at Lord's Cricket Ground. Exact configuration varies by event.
How the venue is set up
Test cricket
England home Tests including the traditional Lord's Test over five days, with the famous slope aiding bowlers from the Pavilion End.
ODI / T20
Limited-overs internationals, cup finals days and The Hundred (London Spirit).
County / domestic
Middlesex county cricket and domestic cup finals through the season.
Seating levels explained
PavilionMembers' Pavilion
The iconic MCC members' building behind the bowler's arm, home to the Long Room.
Pros: Historic, a prime behind-the-arm view, and prestige.
Cons: MCC members only, with a strict dress code.
Grand Stand and Mound StandGrand Stand / Mound
Large public grandstands along the north, the Grand Stand topped by the Father Time weathervane.
Pros: Good elevated square views, with general admission and reserved seating.
Cons: Side-on to the pitch, and some sun exposure.
Compton and Edrich StandsCompton / Edrich three tiers
The rebuilt (2021) tall stands flanking the Media Centre behind the bowler's arm at the Nursery End.
Pros: Modern, tall, with excellent straight views down the pitch.
Cons: Can catch the sun, and the highest new rows are a long way up.
Warner, Allen and Tavern StandsWarner / Allen / Tavern
Stands along the southern boundary near the Tavern.
Pros: Lively (the Tavern) and good value.
Cons: Side-on angles to the pitch.
Best seats at Lord's Cricket Ground
Behind the bowler's arm
Compton/Edrich Stands (Nursery End) or the Pavilion (Pavilion End)
Straight-down-the-pitch views to read the ball and the slope.
Best value
Grand Stand and Mound upper general-admission rows
Cheaper reserved seating with elevated views.
The party stand
Tavern Stand and the Mound
The liveliest, most sociable public areas at the ground.
Shade
Upper covered rows of the Grand Stand and Mound, and the shaded Pavilion
Roofed rows keep the sun off through the afternoon.
Historic experience
MCC Pavilion (members)
The Long Room and the behind-the-arm view are the classic Lord's experience.
| For | Sections | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Behind the bowler's arm | Compton/Edrich Stands (Nursery End) or the Pavilion (Pavilion End) | Straight-down-the-pitch views to read the ball and the slope. |
| Best value | Grand Stand and Mound upper general-admission rows | Cheaper reserved seating with elevated views. |
| The party stand | Tavern Stand and the Mound | The liveliest, most sociable public areas at the ground. |
| Shade | Upper covered rows of the Grand Stand and Mound, and the shaded Pavilion | Roofed rows keep the sun off through the afternoon. |
| Historic experience | MCC Pavilion (members) | The Long Room and the behind-the-arm view are the classic Lord's experience. |
Seats to avoid & obstructed views
Low front rows behind the boundary boards: The boundary rope and fielders obscure the near side.
Deep square-leg and point corner seats: Very side-on, making the far side of the pitch hard to judge.
Low seats on the Media Centre side looking into afternoon sun: Glare at certain times of day.
Highest new upper rows at the Nursery End: A long way from the pitch.
Accessibility & companion seating
Lord's provides wheelchair and accessible seating with companion spaces in several stands, plus accessible entrances, lifts and facilities. Positions are booked through MCC and venue ticketing and should be arranged in advance.
Where: Accessible viewing areas in the Grand Stand, Compton and Edrich stands and other stands.
Upcoming events at Lord's Cricket Ground
Day 1: England vs Pakistan
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 · Test Match
Day 2: England vs Pakistan
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 · Test Match
Day 3: England vs Pakistan
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 · Test Match
Day 4: England vs Pakistan
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 · Test Match
Day 5: England vs Pakistan
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 · Test Match
2nd TestDay 1: England vs Australia
Wed, 30 June 2027 · The Ashes
2nd TestDay 2: England vs Australia
Thu, 1 July 2027 · The Ashes
2nd TestDay 3: England vs Australia
Fri, 2 July 2027 · The Ashes
Getting there
Transport
St John's Wood on the Jubilee line is about a five-minute walk, with Marylebone and Baker Street also within reach. There is no public parking, so public transport is essential on match days.
The area
In genteel St John's Wood, northwest London, near Regent's Park and Abbey Road; leafy and residential.
Lord's Cricket Ground · London, England
Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of Lord's?
Around 31,000 after the Compton and Edrich Stands were rebuilt in 2021.
What is the Lord's slope?
The outfield falls about 2.5 metres from the Grand Stand side to the Tavern side, subtly affecting how bowlers move the ball.
Can anyone sit in the Pavilion?
No, the Pavilion is for MCC members and their guests, with a strict dress code; the public sits in the other stands.
Where are the best seats to watch batting?
Behind the bowler's arm at the Pavilion End or the Nursery End (Compton and Edrich Stands) for a straight view down the pitch.
Which stands are liveliest?
The Tavern Stand and the Mound are the most sociable public areas.
How do I get to Lord's?
St John's Wood on the Jubilee line is about a five-minute walk; there is no public parking.
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