The Friendly Cricket Collective

We use cricket to bring people together by opening up fun, friendly, low-commitment alternatives to traditional club cricket.

Why we exist

There are millions of adults who like cricket but don't play.We're on a mission to change this by opening up sociable, low-commitment alternatives to league cricket and designing the game into community life.We build communities so people can enjoy cricket as part of busy work and family life.

Friendly Cricket in South Bristol

We started out by creating the kind of sociable cricket we wanted in South Bristol but couldn't find. It began with a one-off game for parents at Victoria Park Primary School and has grown into a thriving community, a social side, regular nets sessions, meet-ups and matches.

South Bristol Friendly Cricket Community

A community not a club!Joining a club can be daunting, even if you really enjoy playing cricket. We love the game but wanted an informal alternative, which is why we've set up our Friendly Cricket Community in South Bristol.Our main WhatsApp group is where you'll find all the details on upcoming games, nets sessions, socials and more. It's the hub for organizing things and connecting with other members of our community.

Friendly Cricket Nets

Want to enjoy cricket without the commitment of joining a club? Our friendly net sessions are the perfect solution.We've designed our sessions to be completely hassle-free, fitting around your busy schedule. All you need to do is click the link below to book your spot. We'll handle everything else—from booking the facilities to providing the equipment and promoting the session to other like-minded players.It's an open concept where anyone can book and play. Simple as that.Click the link below to view upcoming sessions in Bristol.

Mix & Match Cricket

Mix & Match Cricket is the perfect way to play informal, friendly games without the pressure of a full-day match.We take care of everything—just sign up, and we'll create balanced teams from the players who've signed up.It's a great opportunity to meet new people and enjoy the game in a relaxed, social setting.View upcoming dates below 👇

South Bristol Sundries

A nomadic cricket team that allows us to play midweek and Sunday friendlies in the Bristol area. Fancy a few games without committing to play regularly then get in touch via
[email protected].You can also view the fixtures schedule below 👇

Across Bristol

We believe cricket can bring every
Bristol community together. We're always looking to do more to connect with people across the city...

Creating new cricket communities

We believe every neighborhood deserves to have friendly cricket communities. Groups that offer alternatives to traditional club cricket.These can be at their best when they help strengthen social bonds within existing communities and get people playing again.We're actively looking to support new groups formed around parks, primary schools, pubs, faith groups, neighborhood and street groups.If you're interested in getting a friendly group together for one-off game or something longer-term, do get in touch. We can help you get things going with minimal fuss, maximum fun.