The Emirates Durham ICG is home to Durham County Cricket Club, the only first class county in the region, hosting county championship, one-day league and Friends Life t20 matches between April-September.
The Emirates Durham ICG is a world class sporting venue, and in 2013 will host the Investec Ashes Fourth Test Match, England v Australia Aug 9-13, Australia will be welcomed back to Emirates ICG as DCC host an international Twenty20 for the men's and women's game on Sat, Aug 31.