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Maple Leaf Cricket Ground

Maple Leaf Cricket Ground is a cricket venue in King City, Ontario, Canada, operated by Maple Leaf Cricket Club.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Maple Leaf Cricket Ground is a cricket venue in King City, Ontario, Canada, operated by Maple Leaf Cricket Club. The complex was established in 1954 and is best known for its North-West Ground, which has hosted One Day Internationals and Twenty20 Internationals since 2008. It is regarded as one of Canada’s principal cricket facilities.

History

Maple Leaf Cricket Club was established in 1954 in King City, Ontario. In 2006, it became the second cricket ground in Canada approved to host One Day Internationals by the International Cricket Council.

Facilities

The complex contains five cricket grounds and has a listed capacity of 7,000. The North-West Ground is the most important field and is used for international matches.

International cricket

The North-West Ground has hosted ODIs and Twenty20 Internationals since 2008. It has also been used for major Canadian cricket events and helped establish King City as a key venue for the sport in Canada.

Role in Canadian cricket

The ground became the primary cricket venue in Canada, taking over that role from the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club. It has been central to the growth of international and domestic cricket in the country.

Key facts

  • Located in King City, Ontario, about 30 km north of Toronto.
  • Established in 1954, with five cricket grounds.
  • North-West Ground is the main international pitch.
  • Hosted ODIs and Twenty20 Internationals since 2008.
  • Replaced Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club as Canada's primary cricket venue.
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Canadian context

It is one of Canada’s most important cricket venues and a major site for international cricket in the country, especially for readers interested in Canadian sport and the development of cricket in Ontario.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Maple Leaf Cricket Ground located?
It is in King City, Ontario, Canada, about 30 kilometres north of Toronto.
When was Maple Leaf Cricket Ground established?
The venue was established in 1954.
How many grounds does the complex have?
The Maple Leaf Cricket Club complex has five cricket grounds.
Which part of the venue hosts international matches?
The North-West Ground is the main international ground at the complex.
What international matches has it hosted?
It has hosted One Day Internationals and Twenty20 Internationals since the 2008 season.
Why is it significant in Canadian cricket?
It became one of Canada’s main cricket venues and replaced the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club as the primary ground.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maple_Leaf_Cricket_Club
    Supports: Location, establishment year, capacity, number of grounds, ICC approval, and role as primary Canadian cricket venue
  2. ESPNcricinfo — https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricket-grounds/maple-leaf-north-west-ground-king-city-56717
    Supports: North-West Ground details, alternate names, and pitch/end information
  3. CricketArchive — https://www.cricketarchive.com/Grounds/263_itt.html
    Supports: International Twenty20 matches at Maple Leaf North-West Ground
  4. CricTotal — https://www.crictotal.com/grounds/00180.php
    Supports: Ground name variants, pitch type, flood lights, and international match records
  5. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cricket_grounds_in_Canada
    Supports: Listing of Maple Leaf North-West Ground among Canada’s international cricket grounds