Following an official groundbreaking last week, architects are shedding new light on a stadium project they call a potential game-changer for not only Georgia but the Southeast. 

Atlanta developer Selig Enterprises announced in September plans to build LaGrange Cricket Stadium, the first privately owned U.S. cricket stadium and just the fourth such venue in the country. 

Selig recently closed on the sale of a 45-acre parcel for the stadium that’s part of Sola, its 180-acre mixed-use community in LaGrange, located about an hour southwest of downtown Atlanta. The Troup County complex is also home to Great Wolf Lodge, a popular family waterpark destination, and an under-construction, four-story Marriott hotel (124 keys) that will feature a sports-focused food and beverage program. 

The announcement followed years of headline-grabbing plans for Georgia’s first proper venue for cricket—the world’s second-most popular sport—that didn’t materialize. 

The open-air, 10,500-seat LaGrange Cricket Stadium is by all indications happening, having staged an official groundbreaking Thursday. It will be owned by the founders of DAS Cricket Academy and NJ Blackcaps in New Jersey, and it’ll be regulated by the International Cricket Council to draw players from around the globe, per Selig officials. 

Renderings courtesy of LaGrange Cricket Stadium, TVS

Renderings courtesy of LaGrange Cricket Stadium, TVS

According to project designers TVS, an Atlanta-based planning, architecture, and interior design firm, the stadium will qualify as a “first-of-its-kind destination” and “new landmark for the Southeast and beyond,” capable of hosting a variety of events beyond cricket.

TVS officials described the design logic and versatility in more detail as follows: 

“The stadium’s intimate bowl configuration positions fans close to the natural turf pitch, creating an immersive atmosphere. A cantilevered roof canopy provides shade and shelter, and modular east and west stands provide flexibility and scalability for future events, such as concerts, community gatherings, festivals, and more. 

In addition, the stadium’s design emphasizes accessibility, openness, and local connection. Its open-air concourses, multifunctional club lounges, and street-level amenities invite community use beyond match days, underscoring its role as a shared civic asset.”

The stadium was designed to meet International Cricket Council standards, which will allow it to host global tournaments, including future Cricket World Cup matches, per TVS. 

“Our approach emphasizes flexibility, comfort, and connection, creating a stadium that can further cultivate the excitement surrounding the sport while adapting to every occasion and community need,” said TVS principal Robert Svedberg in a statement.

Renderings courtesy of LaGrange Cricket Stadium, TVS

Fresh rendering showing seating and other aspects of the under-construction, 10,500-seat facility. Renderings courtesy of LaGrange Cricket Stadium, TVS

TVS’ past sports-related design work in Atlanta includes the Georgia Dome, much of Mercedes-Benz Stadium’s interiors, and the College Football Hall of Fame downtown.

Swing up to the gallery for fresh glimpses (and previously released ones) showing what’s in store for LaGrange Cricket Stadium. 

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