The UK's leading residential youth cricket festival
Only 2 squad places remaining in 13&U · Only 3 squad places remaining in 15&U
Places allocated first-come, first-served · Once filled, entries close
With the festival now just a couple of months away, we have only a handful of places remaining across our 13&U and 15&U events.
Only 2 squad places remaining in the 13&U Festival and 3 squad places remaining in the 15&U Festival.
Whether you are entering a club, school or academy team, or joining as an individual player as part of a Global Cricket Series franchise team led by an experienced professional coach, now is the time to secure your place.
Hosted at Oakham School, one of the UK's premier cricketing venues, the festival combines competitive cricket, outstanding facilities and a brilliant residential experience that will be the highlight of your UK season.
The Oakham Festival is designed to offer much more than a series of friendly matches. Teams enjoy:
Four days of organised tournament cricketAll meals includedLive streaming and scoring throughoutDaily awards and recognitionGroup stages leading into Finals DayMystery Cricket Sponsored AwardsWell-matched opposition from UK & overseasA professionally organised event from start to finishResidential accommodation at Oakham SchoolA brilliant team-building experience – highlight of your UK season
Few schools in the UK can match Oakham's cricket facilities. Teams benefit from:
Outstanding grass wicketsSafe and secure campus environmentIndoor and outdoor training facilitiesSquad swimming sessionsHigh-quality boarding accommodationA true festival atmosphereExcellent dining facilitiesMemories that last a lifetimeFor many players, this is their first experience of staying, competing and socialising together as a squad in a residential sporting environment.
Group stages leading into Finals DayDaily awards and recognitionCompetitive T20 cricketMystery sponsored prizesLive scoring and streamingEvening activities and socialsPlayer statistics & leaderboardsProfessionally managed throughout
Every player receives:
3 nights accommodationEvening activities4 days of tournament cricketSquad swimming sessionBreakfast, lunch and evening mealsLive streaming and scoringTournament training shirtAwards and prizesAccess to training facilitiesFull tournament management and administrationCricket clubsSchool teamsAcademy programmesRepresentative sidesOverseas touring teamsIndividual players joining a franchise teamWhether you're looking for strong opposition, a memorable team experience, preparation for an overseas tour, or simply the chance to be part of a fantastic cricket festival, the Oakham Festival provides the perfect platform.
Complete the form below to register a player for the Oakham School Festival 2026. Once submitted, a member of the GCS team will be in touch to confirm your place.
The majority of places have already been allocated and we expect the remaining spots to be filled shortly.
If you'd like to discuss entering a team or joining as an individual player within a franchise squad, act now — these are the final places available.
Don't miss out. Contact us today to reserve your place — team or individual.