Brightline Welcomes Cricket Ball Activation

Credit: Brightline

(Press Release) Fort Lauderdale, FL (May 22, 2024) - Cricket World Cup fever has arrived in Broward County! The first-ever ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is taking place in the United States and Broward County has launched a giant traveling Cricket Ball activation to celebrate the matches taking place at the Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida this June.  

Broward County’s giant Cricket Ball has already wowed visitors at Las Olas Beach and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and now it's set to amaze at the Brightline Fort Lauderdale Station on May 22.

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The first ICC-sanctioned stadium in the U.S., Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill is one of three United States sites chosen to host the international sporting event. The matches start in Broward County on Tuesday, June 11 with Sri Lanka vs. Nepal, pick up again on Friday, June 14 with USA vs. Ireland, continue on Saturday, June 15 with India vs. Canada, and end on Sunday, June 16 with Pakistan vs. Ireland. 

Cricket, the second most popular sport in the world after soccer, boasts an estimated fan base of 2.5 billion people. The International Cricket Council (ICC) recognizes 125 countries that play cricket, making it a cultural icon renowned for its unique combination of history and excitement. Notably, the U.S. is one of the world's top five countries watching cricket and ranks eighth in the percentage of consumers engaged with cricket worldwide. Widely popular in India, Pakistan, and Australia, the sport also has a significant following in Asia, Australia, and the United Kingdom. 

WHEN: May 22, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: 
Brightline Fort Lauderdale Station
101 NW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

WHO: 
9:00a - 9:45a Broward County District 9 Commissioner Hazelle Rogers appearance and media availability.
Visit Lauderdale
Brightline Fort Lauderdale Station

Don’t miss out! Ride Brightline to cheer for your favorite teams at the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup matches in Lauderhill! For more information on the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, head to VisitLauderdale.com

For more information on how to book your ride to the game, visit www.gobrightline.com.