
Essex Cricket is proud to announce that Principal Partner Woodland Group will sponsor the Club’s landmark 150th anniversary in 2026 and will feature as the front-of-shirt sponsor for the Essex County Championship campaign throughout the celebratory season.
This sponsorship marks another significant milestone in the longstanding relationship between Woodland Group and Essex Cricket, reflecting our shared commitment to excellence, collaboration and support to the local community over the last 15 years.
Kevin Stevens, Woodland Group Chair and Chief Executive Officer, added: “We are incredibly proud to be the headline sponsor of Essex Cricket for their 150th anniversary year – a milestone that speaks to tradition, resilience and excellence.
“Woodland Group’s partnership with Essex Cricket, spanning 15 years, is built on shared values of teamwork, ambition and community.
“To be associated with such a historic season, and to see the Woodland name on the County Championship shirt during this landmark year, is a real honour.
“We look forward to celebrating this special anniversary together and supporting the Club as it continues to build for the future.”
Dan Feist, Essex Cricket’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are thrilled to have Woodland Group as our sponsor for the Club’s 150th anniversary year. Their continued support over the past 15 years has been invaluable, and this unique sponsorship reflects the strength of our long-standing partnership with them.
“Woodland Group shares our commitment to excellence, community, and the growth of cricket across the region, both on and off the field. Having them alongside us as we celebrate 150 years of Essex County Cricket Club is a fitting tribute to our history and an exciting foundation for the future.”

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