Uptonsteel County Ground is a cricket stadium in Leicester, serving as the home ground of Leicestershire County Cricket Club. The ground takes its name from its current sponsorship arrangement with Uptonsteel, a steel stockholder with strong regional ties to the East Midlands.
Cricket at Grace Road
The ground is also widely known by its traditional address, Grace Road, which has been the home of Leicestershire cricket for many decades. It hosts County Championship fixtures, one-day matches, and other professional cricket competitions throughout the summer season. The stadium has a long association with first-class cricket in the region and draws supporters from across Leicestershire and beyond.
Visiting the Ground
The stadium sits within the city of Leicester, making it reasonably accessible by local roads and public transport. Visitors attending matches will find the ground well established within Leicester’s sporting geography, positioned as the county’s principal cricket venue. Match days bring a steady crowd of local fans, and the ground provides a traditional county cricket atmosphere typical of the English domestic game.