Cricket is no longer just a weekend hobby in the USA.
From Bay Area parks in California to open fields in Texas and the Pacific Northwest, families and players gather every week to keep the game alive.
Between January and August 2025, thousands of matches were scored on CricHeroes. The data shows where the real cricket action is happening. These are the cities shaping the future of grassroots cricket in America.
Top 10 U.S. Cities with the Most Matches for Grassroots Cricket
| Rank | City | Matches Recorded |
| 1 | San Jose, California | 819 |
| 2 | Redmond, Washington | 617 |
| 3 | Dallas, Texas | 479 |
| 4 | Fremont, California | 393 |
| 5 | Seattle, Washington | 271 |
| 6 | Bentonville, Arkansas | 255 |
| 7 | Bellevue, Washington | 239 |
| 8 | Houston, Texas | 206 |
| 9 | Austin, Texas | 160 |
| 10 | Bothell, Washington | 155 |
Data Source: Matches scored on CricHeroes App (Jan–Aug 2025)
City Highlights
San Jose – 819 Matches
- The biggest grassroots hub in the U.S.
- 645 leather ball games show strong league cricket culture.
- Cricket has become part of Bay Area weekends.
Redmond – 617 Matches
- 616 tennis ball matches dominate the scene.
- Popular among students and working professionals.
- Shows how tennis ball cricket fuels the Pacific Northwest.
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Dallas – 479 Matches
- Cricket capital of Texas.
- 418 tennis ball matches plus 53 in other formats.
- A large South Asian community powers demand.
Fremont – 393 Matches
- Close to San Jose, another Bay Area stronghold.
- 389 tennis ball games keep families and youth active.
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Seattle – 271 Matches
- 263 tennis ball matches lead the way.
- Summer cricket brings the city alive.
Bentonville – 255 Matches
- A rare mix: 167 “other” matches, 50 tennis ball, 38 leather ball.
- Proves cricket is spreading beyond traditional hubs.
Regional Patterns
California Cricket
- San Jose (819), Fremont (393), Irvine (149), Sacramento (107), Sunnyvale (94).
- A healthy mix of leather ball leagues and tennis ball matches.
- The strongest cricket state in the U.S.
Texas Cricket
- Dallas (479), Houston (206), Austin (160), Frisco (97), Irving (81).
- Over 1,000 matches in eight months.
- Houston leads in leather ball cricket with 135 matches.
Washington State Cricket
- Redmond (617), Seattle (271), Bellevue (239), Bothell (155), Snohomish (101).
- More than 1,300 matches were recorded.
- The Pacific Northwest is now a cricket powerhouse.
Emerging Hubs
- Atlanta, Georgia (134) – steady growth across formats.
- Charlotte, North Carolina (109) – tennis ball base.
- Sacramento, California (107) – 105 matches in “other” formats.
- Memphis, Tennessee (88) – 76 leather ball matches keep league cricket alive.
Why These Cities Dominate
- Tech hubs bring players together – San Jose, Fremont, Redmond attract expats from cricket nations.
- Texas builds culture – Dallas, Houston, Austin show cricket’s reach beyond the coasts.
- Format diversity matters – leather leagues in San Jose, tennis ball action in Redmond, unique formats in Bentonville.
- Community networks keep it alive – families and leagues organize weekly matches, scored on CricHeroes.
- Youth academies are growing – kids’ programs in suburbs of California and Texas are shaping the next wave.
Extended List: Top 20 Cities
| Rank | City | Matches |
| 1 | San Jose (CA) | 819 |
| 2 | Redmond (WA) | 617 |
| 3 | Dallas (TX) | 479 |
| 4 | Fremont (CA) | 393 |
| 5 | Seattle (WA) | 271 |
| 6 | Bentonville (AR) | 255 |
| 7 | Bellevue (WA) | 239 |
| 8 | Houston (TX) | 206 |
| 9 | Austin (TX) | 160 |
| 10 | Bothell (WA) | 155 |
| 11 | Irvine (CA) | 149 |
| 12 | Atlanta (GA) | 134 |
| 13 | Frederick (MD) | 120 |
| 14 | Charlotte (NC) | 109 |
| 15 | Sacramento (CA) | 107 |
| 16 | Snohomish (WA) | 101 |
| 17 | Frisco (TX) | 97 |
| 18 | Sunnyvale (CA) | 94 |
| 19 | Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ) | 92 |
| 20 | Collierville (TN) | 91 |
Conclusion
Grassroots cricket in the USA is picking up real pace. San Jose leads with 819 matches, but Redmond, Dallas, Fremont, and Seattle aren’t far behind. California, Texas, and Washington are emerging as cricket states, while cities like Bentonville, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Memphis show how the game is spreading nationwide.
With CricHeroes, every ball is scored, every player is remembered, and every match matters. Together, these games tell the story of U.S. cricket’s rise — not in big stadiums, but on community grounds where passion keeps the game alive.
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FAQs
1. Who leads grassroots cricket in the USA on CricHeroes?
San Jose, California with 819 matches scored.
2. Which states dominate grassroots cricket?
California, Washington, and Texas.
3. Which city plays the most leather ball cricket?
San Jose, California, with 645 leather ball matches.
4. Which city plays the most tennis ball cricket?
Redmond, Washington, with 616 tennis ball matches.
5. Which city has the most diverse formats?
Bentonville, Arkansas, with matches across all categories.
I am Manan Joshi , SEO All-Rounder at CricHeroes.
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