The first cricket match in the Czech Republic was played in 1997, and the ČMKS was set up in 2000 to drive forward the development of the game. The ČMKS runs Domestic leagues and operates a cricket-dedicated facility at the Vinoř Cricket Ground, with two fields, which has been in operation since 2012.[2][3]
Their development partner, KAČR, delivers introduction to cricket programmes in Czech schools, runs soft ball and hard ball clubs and tournaments at U10, U12, U14 and U16 level for boys and girls.[4]
On June 8 to June 13, 2025, Prague's Vinoř Cricket Ground hosted the Central Europe Cup, an international Twenty cricket tournament organized by the Czech Cricket Union. This year's event features national teams from Austria, Norway, Gibraltar, and the Czech Republic competing in a round-robin format. The tournament aims to elevate the profile of cricket in Central Europe, attracting growing interest across the region.[5]
Administration
The ČMKS is a member-based organisation; clubs that join the association become members with full voting rights. The operations of the ČMKS are carried out by the chief executive officer who is responsible for implementing the mission of the ČMKS and its strategic plan. The mission of the ČMKS is set out in its constitution while the strategic plan is decided by the executive committee, which is elected by the member clubs. The current committee is:[6]
