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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Modular venue in New York on schedule
07 Mar, 2024
There has been significant progress to the East Stand over the past month with cranes lifting the modular framework in place. In addition, preparation work has started on the north and south premium hospitality and media pavilions, as well as the modular stadium’s outfield
The construction of the 34,000-seat modular Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, which is hosting eight ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 matches, is on schedule as depicted through the first timelapse video released by the International Cricket Council.
The release of the video marks the completion of one month of construction.
The World Cup, which begins on June 1, has seen the project in Eisenhower Park, Nassau County, 30 miles east of Manhattan taking shape rapidly.
There has been significant progress to the East Stand — which will house 12,500 fans — over the past month with cranes lifting the modular framework in place. In addition, preparation work has started on the north and south premium hospitality and media pavilions, as well as the modular stadium’s outfield.“As expected demand for World Cup tickets is high, but fans can now access limited tickets for five of the matches at the Nassau County stadium and guarantee their spot to witness the global superstars of the game at the biggest cricket carnival ever by visiting tickets.t20worldcup.com,” said the ICC in a statement.ICC Head of Events, Chris Tetley said, “It is extremely exciting to see the progress made in the construction of the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York over the past month. Work on the outfield commenced in January and in the past few weeks the East Stand framework has really started to take shape.”T20 USA, Inc. CEO Brett Jones added, “We are thrilled to see the venue taking shape and excited to welcome fans to the Men’s T20 World Cup from all over the world.”
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