Compton Stand
Near the Nursery End; suits an end-on perspective.
- Covered: Part: three roofed tiers; exposed pitchside areas
- Morning: Shade under cover
- Afternoon: Sun
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Lord’s Test match guide 2027
Last checked 2026-10-09 · Source dates below
Two 2027 Tests bring different weekends to St John’s Wood: Bangladesh in late May and the Ashes in early July. Pick your day, compare the stands and build a London stay around the cricket.
Lord’s at a glance
AddressSt John’s Wood Road, London NW8 8QN
CapacityAbout 31,000
Nearest stationSt John’s Wood · about 10 min walk
2027 TestsBangladesh 28 May–1 June; Australia 30 June–4 July
Play / gates11:00 / 09:00 · both Tests
Ashes Day 5£25 adult · £5 under-16
ParkingNo spectator parking on major match days
2027 ticket statusBallot open until 26 October 2026
The Tests
| Test | Dates | First ball / gates |
|---|---|---|
| England men v Bangladesh | 28 May–1 June 2027 | 11:00 / 09:00 |
| England men v Australia | 30 June–4 July 2027 | 11:00 / 09:00 |
The Bangladesh Test’s second and third days fall on Saturday and Sunday. For the Ashes, the weekend is Days 4 and 5 instead: Saturday 3 July and Sunday 4 July.
Lord’s rewards attention between the big moments. The Pavilion and Long Room anchor the southwest end, with Compton and Edrich framing the Media Centre at the Nursery End. The Honours Boards recognise centuries, five wickets in an innings and ten in a match; a player approaching one of those landmarks gives the whole session another thread to follow.
The slope runs approximately eight feet from the Grandstand towards the Tavern side, as Tim Murtagh explains in the ECB’s account. Watch bowlers operating from opposite ends across several sessions: the ground’s geometry becomes part of the Test without needing to attribute every moving delivery to the slope.
Which day
| Day | What you’re likely to see | Adult price (Ashes) | Chance match is already over | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Opening exchanges and a fresh contest | £100–£195 | None before it starts | The Lord’s Ashes occasion |
| Day 2 | The first day’s position developing | £100–£195 | Possible, though very early | A first single-day visit |
| Day 3 | An innings turning point or changing balance | £100–£195 | Possible | Following tactics through long spells |
| Day 4 | A potential chase or deciding session | £100–£195 | Greater than earlier days | Saturday visitors comfortable with risk |
| Day 5 | A conclusion, short finish or no play | £25 | Greatest of the five days | A flexible Sunday in London |
For one Lord’s Ashes day booked well ahead, choose Day 1 for the opening occasion or Day 2 for a match with a story already under way. Days 1–4 cost the same published £100–£195 adult range; the price depends on your seat category.
Bangladesh gives price-conscious visitors another choice: Days 3–4 are £25–£60 adult, below the £40–£80 range for Days 1–2. Ashes Day 5 is a useful Sunday extra for visitors already staying in London. MCC sells Day 5 tickets online, first come, first served, and handles Late Gate releases online too; buy before travelling.
Tickets
Current ticket window
Ballot open until 26 October 2026.
Your official account
Use the club ticket service. Follow any purchase invitation and compare the day, block, row and full party price before paying.
Official resale
MCC’s facility applies to sold-out days. A returned ticket is refunded to its original buyer only once it resells; contact Club Services about ticket changes.
Rain refunds
The ECB scheme below applies to the match-ticket value on Days 1–4. MCC processes qualifying refunds to the purchasing card under its sale conditions; rail fares and hotel costs are separate.
| Test day | Adult | Under-16 / junior | Buying route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh Days 1–2 | £40–£80 | £20–£40 | MCC priority, ballot, then remaining general sale |
| Bangladesh Days 3–4 | £25–£60 | £10–£20 | MCC priority, ballot, then remaining general sale |
| Bangladesh Day 5 | TBC | TBC | Check MCC’s Day 5 release |
| Ashes Days 1–4 | £100–£195 | £25–£50 | MCC priority, ballot, then remaining general sale |
| Ashes Day 5 | £25 | £5 | Official Day 5 release; check timing |
Create a tickets.lords.org account for the ballot and use the Lord’s App for your tickets. The Ashes ballot limit is two tickets for one day across the Test; Bangladesh allows up to ten per day. Entry is free, with no card details required. Junior applications accompany an adult application.
Under-16 pricing means age 15 or younger on the match date; children aged 14 or below need an accompanying adult, and children aged three or older need a ticket. The Family Area / No Alcohol option is also available to adults without children. Lowest advertised price categories can include restricted views: use MCC’s seat viewer before paying.
Stands
For shade after lunch, choose covered rows of the Grand Stand. Compton, Edrich and Mound face the afternoon sun; shade varies by row and time of day. The plan shows north at the top and highlights the stands facing afternoon sun.
For an end-on angle, compare Compton and Edrich around the Nursery End. Grand and Mound are useful side-on choices for following the field and the batter’s movement. Grand’s lettered rows and row 11 upwards are covered; Mound’s lettered rows A–E and row 16 upwards are covered, while rows 1–15 are open.
Tavern, Allen and Warner sit around the Pavilion side, where members’ and guests’ eligibility affects access. MCC’s seat viewer is particularly useful for exact rows and redevelopment arrangements. Choose the Family Area / No Alcohol category for an alcohol-free setting; an ordinary stand name does not change its ticket restrictions.
Edrich Stand
Near the Nursery End; suits following the bowling line.
- Covered: Part: three roofed tiers; exposed pitchside areas
- Morning: Shade under cover
- Afternoon: Sun
Grand Stand
Side-on; suits watching the field and square.
- Covered: Part: lettered rows and row 11 upwards covered
- Morning: Sun
- Afternoon: Shade under cover
Mound Stand
Side-on; choose the row for roof cover.
- Covered: Part: A–E and row 16 upwards covered; 1–15 open
- Morning: Shade under cover
- Afternoon: Sun
Warner Stand
Members’ enclosure; suits eligible members and guests.
- Covered: Part: roofed seating; exposed ground-level positions
- Morning: Sun
- Afternoon: Shade under cover
Tavern Stand
Members’ enclosure; check eligibility and the exact row.
- Covered: Part: lower/concourse open; rear upper rows covered
- Morning: Shade under cover
- Afternoon: Mixed
Allen Stand
Members’ enclosure; confirm match-specific availability.
- Covered: Varies during redevelopment, check MCC's seat viewer
- Morning: Sun
- Afternoon: Shade under cover
On the day
MCC session times (2025)
- 11:00 — Play starts
- 13:00–13:40 — Lunch
- 15:40–16:00 — Tea
- 18:00 — Scheduled close; interruptions can extend play
Lord’s Test alcohol allowance: choose one
- One bottle of wine or Champagne, up to 750ml.
- Two beer or cider containers, up to 500ml each.
- Two premixed aperitif cans, up to 330ml each.
Both 2027 Lord’s Tests list gates at 09:00, two hours before the scheduled first ball. Use the gate on your ticket and allow for searches. MCC asks spectators to bring as little as possible: keep a small day bag under control and leave luggage at the hotel.
The session times shown are from MCC’s 2025 England–India Test. Rain and match circumstances can move the intervals and extend play. At Lord’s, follow the inspection and restart announcements before leaving your seat for the concourse; sheltered areas and aisles still need to stay clear.
Your own food is welcome at Lord’s. Choose just one alcohol option below per spectator. Spirits and fortified wines are excluded, alcohol above 16% ABV is confiscated, and alcohol-free areas allow neither bringing in nor consuming alcohol. You cannot bring alcohol back in after leaving and re-entering.
Lord’s is cashless, so carry a payment card or working mobile wallet. The Lord’s Tavern serves pub food and accepts reservations; ask about ticket scanning before leaving the ground during an interval. If rain cuts the cricket short, the overs played determine the refund threshold, not simply the length of a wet spell.
Be seated for the five-minute bell near the Pavilion’s Bowlers’ Bar. MCC introduced the guest bell-ringer ceremony in 2007. Public tickets do not admit you to the Long Room; book a tour.
Public stands have no formal dress code, but fancy dress is prohibited. On men’s Test days, gentlemen in the Pavilion need a jacket or blazer, collared shirt, tie or cravat, full-length tailored trousers and suitable footwear. Ladies’ options include dresses, skirts or tailored trousers with a top and appropriately formal clothing; members’ enclosures and hospitality have their own rules.
Red for Ruth’s eighth annual Lord’s event took place on 5 June 2026 during England–New Zealand, supporting families facing incurable cancer. The Ruth Strauss Foundation will announce the 2027 date.
Sources: [1] · [2] · [13] · [11] · [10] · [12] · [25] · [14] · [9] · [17]
Getting there
Use public transport for Lord’s: MCC provides no spectator parking on major match days. Its walking estimates below start at the stations, not at a hotel doorway, and do not include security queues. St John’s Wood is nearest, but MCC manages post-match station queues; Marylebone and Baker Street give walking alternatives after stumps.
St John’s Wood is not step-free. For a step-free Tube-and-bus journey, MCC suggests Kilburn with the 189 or Golders Green with the 13; our accessibility guide gives the stops. Use TfL’s planner for the whole journey and return, including lift status.
For Oxford or Birmingham, compare Chiltern services from Marylebone. Other homeward journeys may use Paddington, Euston, King’s Cross or St Pancras, adding a cross-London transfer after the Lord’s exit. A possible late finish around 18:30, station queues and an inflexible last train make an overnight room worth considering; use the dated rail timetable before committing.
- St John’s Wood — Jubilee line · about 10 minutes
- Marylebone — National Rail / Bakerloo · about 12 minutes
- Warwick Avenue — Bakerloo · about 17 minutes
- Baker Street — Five Tube lines · about 18 minutes
- Edgware Road / Paddington — About 20 minutes
Book ahead
Trains to London
Compare London arrivals, then plan your route to St John’s Wood.
Compare train times →Parking near Lord’s
Compare off-site spaces around St John’s Wood; there is no spectator parking on major days.
Find a parking space →Where to stay
A Lord’s stay can be walkable from St John’s Wood or Marylebone, while Paddington and King’s Cross suit particular main-line arrivals. The area cards use station-to-ground walking estimates; add the distance from the accommodation you choose. The three named hotels give distinct bases close to the ground or Marylebone.
Stay for the Test
St John’s Wood
From the station, about 10 minutes on foot to Lord’s; suits keeping the cricket close.
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Marylebone
From Marylebone station, about 12 minutes on foot; suits Chiltern arrivals and Marylebone evenings.
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Paddington
From Paddington station, about 20 minutes on foot; suits stays built around that rail terminal.
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Baker Street
From Baker Street station, about 18 minutes along the signed walk; suits exploring London between Test days.
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King’s Cross
Metropolitan to Baker Street, Jubilee one stop to St John’s Wood, then a 10-minute walk; suits northern rail arrivals.
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Danubius Hotel Regents Park
A few minutes on foot to Lord’s in Danubius’s directory; suits a short return after play.
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Dorset Square Hotel
Near Marylebone station, whose Lord’s walk is about 12 minutes; suits a smaller Marylebone base.
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The Landmark London
Opposite Marylebone station; its station-to-Lord’s walk is about 12 minutes. Add your route from the hotel entrance.
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For Lord’s Day 5, keep any optional extra hotel night flexible and read that room’s cancellation deadline before booking.
Sources: [18] · [19] · [20] · [21] · [22] · [35] · [36] · [37] · [38] · [40]
Evenings out
The Lord’s Tavern keeps the cricket theme going with pub food and reservations handled by MCC’s venue. Towards St John’s Wood, the Duke of York at 2 St Anne’s Terrace offers traditional pub dishes alongside more modern choices; it suits an evening in the neighbourhood.
In Marylebone, the Grazing Goat at 6 New Quebec Street publishes breakfast, à la carte, Sunday and children’s menus. Its separate menus give a group something concrete to check for dinner after stumps, including dietary needs. Allow for late cricket when reserving a Lord’s Ashes Saturday dinner.
Non-match day
MCC’s guided Lord’s tour lasts 100 minutes and advertises the Pavilion, Long Room, dressing rooms, Media Centre and Museum, subject to the route available. Tour prices (2026): £32.95 adult, £26.95 senior/student and £22.95 child, with under-fives free.
The Museum’s Ashes urn gives a useful counterpoint to an England–Australia Test ticket: book a separate tour before or after the Test. Tests run on consecutive days, and a public match ticket does not include Pavilion access.
Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill offer gardens, walks and viewpoints near the Lord’s side of London. The Wallace Collection adds a Marylebone indoor alternative. Both suit an early Ashes finish that frees Sunday 4 July.
Hospitality
MCC’s Nursery Pavilion package includes breakfast, a three-course lunch, afternoon tea and a bar, with cricket seats in the Grand or Mound Stand. The premium upgrade advertises Compton seating and the Old Clock Tower Bar. Private tables of ten and shared arrangements for smaller parties make this a different choice from a private box.
The Ultimate Suite is another official Lord’s option. Ask MCC for a quotation tied to Bangladesh or Australia, the actual day and seat, including taxes, dining, access needs and curtailed-play terms. Ask MCC for the 2027 price for your chosen day.
FAQs
What time does a Test at Lord’s start in 2027?
MCC lists 11:00 local London time for both the Bangladesh and Australia Tests, with gates at 09:00. Follow match-day announcements if conditions change.
Which day of a Lord’s Test should I choose?
For a first single-day visit, consider Day 1 or Day 2. Days 4 and 5 offer a possible result, but the match may already be over.
How much are Lord’s Ashes Day 5 tickets in 2027?
£25 adult and £5 under-16 for Sunday 4 July. Check MCC’s official release before travelling.
Can you take alcohol into Lord’s for a Test?
Yes: one wine/Champagne bottle up to 750ml, two beer/cider containers up to 500ml each, or two premixed aperitif cans up to 330ml each. See the restrictions above.
Do you get a refund if rain stops play at a Lord’s Test?
Days 1–4: 0–15 overs gives a full match-ticket refund; 15.1–30 overs gives 50%. Day 5 is excluded; MCC’s sale conditions apply.
Do you have to dress formally for a Lord’s Test?
General public stands have no formal dress code, although fancy dress is prohibited. The Pavilion, members’ enclosures and hospitality have their own dress rules.
Which station is best for Lord’s?
St John’s Wood is close; compare Marylebone or Baker Street after stumps. For step-free routes, use our accessibility guide.
Can you tour Lord’s on a separate day?
Yes. Book separately through MCC’s official tour service and check the route available for your date.
Accessibility
Lord’s has a separate guide to accessible Test seating, companions, step-free travel and facilities across a long day.
Plan an accessible Test at Lord’s →Final checks
Sources
- MCC: England v Bangladesh 2027 — checked 2026-10-12
- MCC: England v Australia 2027 — checked 2026-10-12
- MCC: 2027 public ballot — checked 2026-10-12
- MCC: Test match tickets and prices — checked 2026-10-08
- MCC: ticketing FAQs (2026 resale and Day 5 guidance) — checked 2026-10-08
- MCC: plan your day FAQs — checked 2026-10-08
- ECB: major match refund scheme — checked 2026-10-08
- MCC: ticket terms and conditions — checked 2026-10-08
- MCC: dress regulations — checked 2026-10-08
- MCC: ground regulations — checked 2026-10-08
- MCC: security and bags — checked 2026-10-08
- MCC: cashless payments — checked 2026-10-08
- MCC: 2025 England v India match-day timetable — checked 2026-10-08
- MCC: five-minute bell — checked 2026-10-08
- MCC: Honours Boards explained — checked 2026-10-08
- ECB: Tim Murtagh explains the Lord's slope — checked 2026-10-08
- Ruth Strauss Foundation: 2026 Red for Ruth day — checked 2026-10-08
- MCC: travel to Lord's — checked 2026-10-08
- TfL: journey planner — checked 2026-10-08
- Danubius: hotel location — checked 2026-10-08
- Firmdale: Dorset Square Hotel — checked 2026-10-08
- The Landmark London: location — checked 2026-10-08
- The Duke of York: official pub website — checked 2026-10-08
- The Grazing Goat: menus and location — checked 2026-10-08
- MCC: Lord's Tavern — checked 2026-10-08
- MCC: guided tour — checked 2026-10-08
- Royal Parks: Regent's Park and Primrose Hill — checked 2026-10-08
- Wallace Collection: visiting — checked 2026-10-08
- MCC: official hospitality — checked 2026-10-08
- MCC: Nursery Pavilion packages — checked 2026-10-08
- MCC: Ultimate Suite — checked 2026-10-08
- MCC: media guide, ground stand order (historical layout source) — checked 2026-10-08
- Chiltern Railways: current timetables — checked 2026-10-08
- MCC: Compton and Edrich opening (2021 capacity) — checked 2026-10-09
- Danubius: 2024 hotel directory — checked 2026-10-09
- Firmdale: Dorset Square location — checked 2026-10-09
- Landmark: location FAQ — checked 2026-10-09
- TfL: Tube map — checked 2026-10-09
- MCC: accessible visits — checked 2026-10-09
- Booking.com: Dorset Square Hotel — checked 2026-10-09