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Catch MLC Cricket in Oakland. Stay Minutes from the Coliseum.
Your MLC Cricket Headquarters in Oakland
Major League Cricket brings its entire postseason to the Oakland Coliseum in July 2026, capped by the Championship Final on Saturday, July 18. For the first time, the MLC playoffs and Final are all in The Town — and Oakland has become the new epicenter of cricket in the United States. If you're searching for a hotel near the Oakland Coliseum for the cricket, you're in the right place. Book direct at Executive Inn & Suites or Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel and enjoy hotel parking at just $17 per night, with both waterfront hotels about ten minutes from the Coliseum and free breakfast each morning. Limited rooms available — don't wait.
- MLC Playoffs at Oakland Coliseum: begin July 15, 2026
- Championship Final: Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM
- Hotel parking: $17 per night
- About 10 minutes by car from both hotels to the Coliseum
- Free breakfast for registered guests
- Coliseum BART station right at the venue
Executive Inn & Suites — Embarcadero Cove, Oakland
A waterfront Oakland hotel with 143 guest rooms including 19 suites. Many rooms feature a private balcony or patio with water views. Enjoy complimentary breakfast, a waterfront pool and spa, fitness center, complimentary Wi-Fi, and on-site dining at The Cove. About ten minutes by car from the Oakland Coliseum.
- Hotel parking just $17 per night
- Free breakfast for registered guests
- Waterfront pool and spa
- Fitness center
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- On-site dining — The Cove
Catching more than one match? Our Stay Longer, Save More rate rewards you for adding nights across the playoff stretch, with savings up to 25% (some blackouts apply).
Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel — Oakland
Just steps from Executive Inn & Suites on Oakland's Embarcadero, the Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel is another comfortable, highly rated option for the cricket. Enjoy a relaxing stay with breakfast included and parking at just $17 per night when you book direct.
- Hotel parking just $17 per night
- Free breakfast for registered guests
- Fitness center
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- On-site dining — The Cove (Executive Inn & Suites)
- Level 2 EV charging stations
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Major League Cricket 2026 — Playoffs & Championship Final at the Oakland Coliseum
Oakland Coliseum — 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621
Major League Cricket (MLC) returns to the Oakland Coliseum in July 2026 for its biggest moment yet: for the first time in the league's history, the entire postseason and the Championship Final are being staged in The Town. The playoffs begin July 15 and build to the Final on Saturday, July 18, where the season's two best franchises meet for the title. MLC is the United States' premier professional cricket league, played in the fast, high-scoring Twenty20 (T20) format — each match runs about three hours, making it an easy and thrilling first cricket experience even if you've never watched a game. Cricket is the world's second most popular sport, with billions of fans globally, and Oakland has become its U.S. epicenter, drawing elite international talent to the Coliseum. The same venue is slated to host cricket during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, underscoring how central Oakland has become to the sport's American rise. Playoff matchups are confirmed as qualification is decided in the weeks before.
- MLC Playoffs — begin Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — Oakland Coliseum
- MLC Championship Final — Saturday, July 18, 2026 — 4:30 PM
- Venue: Oakland Coliseum, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621
- Matchups confirmed as playoff qualification is decided
Getting Here — and Parking Smart
Both hotels sit on Oakland's Embarcadero Cove, about ten minutes by car from the Oakland Coliseum. Book direct, park at the hotel for just $17 per night, and choose how you get to the match — one of the easiest venues in the Bay Area to reach without the hassle of driving into a packed lot.
From the Hotels to the Oakland Coliseum
- Drive: approximately 10 minutes (about 6.7 miles)
- Venue address: Oakland Coliseum, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621
Hotel Addresses
- Executive Inn & Suites — 1755 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606
- Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel — 1717 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA
Your Transit Options
The Coliseum is exceptionally well connected. The Coliseum BART station sits right next to the venue, with a pedestrian bridge straight to the gates. Amtrak's Oakland Coliseum Station is adjacent, and San Francisco Bay Ferry service reaches Jack London Square with connecting transit. Leave the car at the hotel for $17 per night and ride in stress-free.
Make a Weekend of It Nearby
Between matches, Jack London Square is minutes from both hotels: waterfront restaurants, Yoshi's for live jazz, a 50,000-square-foot beer garden with bowling and bocce, the Bay Trail along the estuary, and ferry service across to San Francisco. It's a relaxed way to round out a multi-day cricket trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I stay for Major League Cricket in Oakland?
Executive Inn & Suites and Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel are two waterfront Oakland hotels on Embarcadero Cove, about ten minutes from the Oakland Coliseum, host of the MLC playoffs and the July 18, 2026 Championship Final. Both offer parking at just $17 per night and free breakfast when you book direct — a comfortable, convenient base for a full weekend of cricket.
When is the MLC Final in Oakland?
The Major League Cricket Championship Final takes place Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 4:30 PM at the Oakland Coliseum. Playoff matches lead up to it beginning July 15, so you can catch several days of cricket in one trip.
How far are the hotels from the Oakland Coliseum?
Both Executive Inn & Suites (1755 Embarcadero) and Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel (1717 Embarcadero) are in Oakland's Embarcadero Cove neighborhood, about ten minutes by car (roughly 6.7 miles) from the Coliseum at 7000 Coliseum Way.
How do I get to the Oakland Coliseum for cricket?
The Coliseum is one of the best-connected venues in the Bay Area: reach it by car, BART (the Coliseum Station sits right at the venue), Amtrak (Oakland Coliseum Station), or San Francisco Bay Ferry to Jack London Square with connecting transit. Park at the hotel for $17 per night and pick whatever option suits your match day.
How long is a cricket match, and is it good for first-timers?
MLC matches are played in the Twenty20 (T20) format, the sport's shortest and most action-packed version, running about three hours. The fast pace, big hitting, and lively atmosphere make it a great introduction to cricket even if it's your first match.
Where can I buy MLC tickets?
Tickets are available through the official Major League Cricket website, with prices starting as low as $20 depending on the match and seats. Playoff and Final demand is high, so booking early is recommended.
What else can I do in Oakland during the cricket weekend?
Both hotels are minutes from Jack London Square, with waterfront dining, Yoshi's for live music, a beer garden with bowling, and the Bay Trail along the estuary. It's an easy way to fill the hours between matches with classic Oakland waterfront experiences.
Can I stay for the whole playoff stretch?
Yes — with matches from July 15 through the Final on July 18, staying multiple nights lets you catch more cricket. Ask about our Stay Longer, Save More rate to save up to 25% the longer you stay (some blackouts apply).
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"We stayed at the hotel multiple times during January - February of this year due to the unexpected illness and hospitalization of my mother, at a nearby hospital.
I would like to compliment the General Manager on the wonderful staff you have. My mother passed away in February, but I will always remember the compassion and heartfelt concern your staff showed at a very difficult time in our lives, especially Mardy and Doris. They both exemplified the true meaning of customer service. Being from out of town, we stayed multiple times over a two week period and the accommodations and service were always excellent!
Definitely will stay there again. Absolutely enjoyed my stay in this beautiful waterfront hotel.
Comfortable room, friendly staff, great shuttle service and much more. Especially loved Mardy, who is kind, helpful, professional and friendly. Definitely will stay there again if I go back to Oakland!!"
"We could not be more pleased with how well your people accommodated our needs for our meeting. Everyone was very pleased with the accommodations and how everyone at the hotel was so courteous. We will be coming back to the Executive Inn! If you would want to use us as a reference we would be more than happy to recommend you. Thanks again - in these times it is really helpful to have a good meeting and you were a great part of that."
"What else can a hotel do for you. From the moment we arrived at the Airport we where collected by the free shuttle service, which doesn't just do shuttle runs and taken to the Hotel.
During the 10 minute drive to the hotel it was like having our own tour guide the lady asked us our plans and what places we where going to visit. With this information she then told us what we needed to do when we needed to do it an where we needed to be.
Once we arrived at the hotel the same lady then handed us over to the front desk who couldn't help us enough. We were given timetables for the ferry from Oakland to Pier 41 and given a time that the free shuttle would take us.
The room was a double queen with everything we needed as a family of 4, a fridge , microwave and the TV, not that we used it during our visit.
The amenities at the Hotel matched the test of the review, outstanding. A small menu in the bar for hot food and a small shop just behind the reception, which didn't rip you off.
Everything works in this hotel from the complementary breakfast to the free shuttle saving us a small fortune in taxi fairs.
Lastly the staff, these guys are so helpful, kind and the willingness to help leave other hotels we have stayed at miles behind.
Thank you all at the Executive Inn and Suites. We are already planning our return trip next year."
