James Martin looks ahead to Academy and EPP summer

County Cup final appearances for both Yorkshire’s men’s and women’s Under 18s teams headlined a progressive last summer within the county’s Academy and Emerging Players’ Programme set-ups, and there is plenty of anticipation that 2026 can provide more to shout about.

Jess Jonassen was the star of Yorkshire’s show today with 67 and four wickets, but the Australian all-rounder reserved praise for other contributors as The Blaze were beaten at Headingley in a landmark Metro Bank One-Day Cup clash.

Australian overseas star Jess Jonassen underpinned an historic maiden Tier 1 victory with a fifty and four wickets as fabulous Yorkshire beat title hopefuls The Blaze in an action-packed Metro Bank One-Day Cup fixture at Headingley today.

Yorkshire CCC is delighted to have released its 2026 memberships, with a new offering designed to make attending cricket as a member more flexible and provide great value for money for supporters.

Headingley hospitality is about more than what happens on the pitch. It’s an elevated experience where world-class cricket meets outstanding food and drink, exceptional service and a vibrant social atmosphere – all in the heart of one of the game’s most iconic venues. It’s how big moments are meant to be experienced.

Find out everything you need to know if you are visiting the home of Yorkshire CCC and Northern Superchargers.

A tour of Headingley gives you an opportunity to go behind the scenes at the most successful club in English cricketing history.