Stage 1
Learn the fundamentals
Use the ECB learning offer and complete the ECB Umpire Course.
← All pathways
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Cricket umpire.
Start with the ECB Umpire Course, gain local match experience and progress through the published pathway criteria.
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Start with the ECB Umpire Course, gain local match experience and progress through the published pathway criteria.
Your route
One stage at a time.
- 01
- 02
Stage 2
Enter at pathway level 6
Course completion supports appointments in junior, non-county and social cricket.
- 03
Stage 3
Join the local officiating network
County ACO networks and ECB ACO membership can help officials access development and appointments.
- 04
Stage 4
Build evidence for progression
Accumulate the required match experience, law tests and observations for the next relevant level.
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Sources
- ECB Umpiring Pathway 2026 ↗Pathway stages and qualification sequence.
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