Hong Kong Cricket Club

About

The Hong Kong Cricket Club (HKCC) is a private recreation and members' club based at 137 Wong Nai Chung Gap Road on Hong Kong Island. Founded in 1851, it is one of the oldest cricket clubs in East Asia and provides cricket, a wide range of other sports, recreational classes and dining/event facilities from a modern clubhouse, sports annexe and grounds overlooking Wong Nai Chung Gap. More details can be found on the official website.

Club History

Established on 7 June 1851, the Club was originally located on Chater Road in Central and remained there for 124 years before relocating in 1975 to its present site at Wong Nai Chung Gap. Since its foundation, HKCC has expanded from cricket to include many other sports and community programmes while retaining a historic role in Hong Kong sport. Further information is available on the club history page.

Facilities

Extensive on-site facilities include a turf cricket ground, outdoor turf and astro nets, a three-lane indoor Cricket Centre of Excellence, Main Club building and Sports Annexe, a 25m swimming pool complex, multiple tennis courts, squash courts, multi-purpose rooms and halls, lawn bowls greens, a sports shop and event/meeting spaces throughout the clubhouse. More details can be found on the facilities page.

Dining Options

On-site food and beverage venues and private dining include the Long Room (fine dining/private dining), Chater Tavern, The Willow Room (Chinese restaurant), Spinners coffee shop, Sportsman's, Boundary Bar, Poolside Café and The Annexe; the Club also operates DotCod, a central seafood restaurant/oyster bar in Prince's Building near the old Central ground. For more information, visit the dining options page.

Activities

In addition to cricket, the Club offers organised sports and recreational activities including tennis, squash, hockey, lawn bowls, netball, croquet, golf, table tennis and snooker; structured fitness and adult classes (yoga, Pilates, spin, aqua-fit, ballet, cardio tennis and personal training); junior multi-sport programmes, swimming and social/wine & dine events. More details can be found on the activities page.

Junior Cricket

HKCC runs large junior cricket pathways (Gappers & Ramblers) established mid-20th century and described as among the largest junior programmes in Hong Kong, reaching over 400 children each season; juniors progress through age-group teams (U11, U13, U17, U19) and scholarship/pathway schemes (Sporting Pathway Associate and Gappers scholarships) with opportunities for local league play and international tours. More information is available on the junior activities page.

Women's Cricket

Women’s cricket at HKCC was revived in 2001, with an official women’s league from 2004-05; by 2025-26 the Club fields three women’s sides (Willow Wielders, Cavaliers and Diamonds), runs weekly trainings (e.g. Wednesday indoor centre sessions Sept–June) and participates in the CHKC women’s competitions including a Women’s Premier League played on turf. More details can be found on the women's cricket page.

Fixtures and Results

The Club publishes up-to-date fixtures and results for senior, junior and women’s teams (season listings shown for 2025-26); domestic club cricket in Hong Kong traditionally runs from about September until May and HKCC posts upcoming fixtures and match results on its Fixtures & Results pages.

Events

HKCC runs a busy events programme including club social nights, wine dinners, private functions and sporting festivals (e.g. anniversary cricket festivals and international fixtures), operates hospitality packages such as the Happy Valley Race Box, and live streams league match days; the Club’s Events and International Events pages and 'What's On' calendar list upcoming club functions.

Visiting Policy

All visitors must follow Club entry rules: members must register guests at Reception (Member's Guest Introduction Form / Visitors Registration Form), adhere to health & safety guidance (e.g. avoid visiting with fever/respiratory symptoms) and observe club dress and admission rules for specific venues (e.g. Long Room age and dress restrictions). More details can be found on the visiting policy page.

Seasonal Operations

Cricket and most club competitive seasons operate on the Hong Kong domestic calendar (cricket traditionally from September to May); the Club also publishes seasonal sports and recreation programme timetables (monthly/term schedules) for adult classes, junior programmes and F&B promotions. More information is available on seasonal operations.

Community Outreach

HKCC engages locally through an 'Open Up' programme for Eligible Outside Bodies, school partnerships (multiple primary and international schools), NGO collaborations and community programmes (coaching in schools, scholarship schemes and a community summer programme for children with asthma), and provides facilities/training support for national sporting associations. More details can be found on the community outreach page.

Membership

Membership categories include Subscriber Member (requires Proposer and Seconder with an estimated 48–60 month waiting time), Sporting and Junior Sporting Members (accelerated entry for premier sports players), Perpetuity Corporate Nominee Membership and Term Membership (3-year fixed term). Published fees on the Club site: Subscriber entrance fee HK$388,000 with monthly subscription HK$2,020; Term Membership entrance fee HK$480,000 with HK$2,020 monthly subscription; Perpetuity Corporate Nominee price HK$2,888,000 (monthly subscription HK$2,020). More details can be found on the membership page.

Sponsorships and Partnerships

HKCC maintains reciprocal arrangements with numerous overseas clubs (including Marylebone Cricket Club/Lord’s and major clubs in Australia/New Zealand/UK and elsewhere), partners with Hong Kong government sports bodies and National Sporting Associations for training/coaching, and lists partnerships with schools and community NGOs. The Club also operates DotCod as a separate central restaurant venture. More information is available on the sponsorships and partnerships page.

News and Announcements

The Club maintains an active news feed and e-newsletter (examples: 'Weekly eNewsletter' posted 03 Mar 2026 and 'Annual Staff Party Operation Hours' posted 02 Mar 2026) and publishes regular Club News, Club Events and programme updates on its website. More details can be found on the news announcements page.