John Stephenson

CEO at @WACA_Cricket , Former CEO at @essexcricket, Former Director at MCC and London Spirit. Former Essex, Hampshire and England cricketer.

[John Stephenson @JohnPStephenson]

A pleasure to help present our Cricket Australia National Volunteer Awards at the WACA Ground, last night.
Community cricket relies on our incredible volunteers, and it was superb to celebrate everything they do for our game.
Read more about our winners on our website

[John Stephenson @JohnPStephenson]

A special night celebrating the people behind a remarkable season.

Congratulations to Cameron Gannon and Heather Graham on taking out our top honours, alongside a host of outstanding contributors across @WACA_Cricket and @ScorchersBBL.

Proud of our people and what’s ahead.

[John Stephenson @JohnPStephenson]

Proud week at @WACA_Cricket, opening the redeveloped WACA Ground and beginning a new era.

Fitting that the first match was the NRMA Insurance Women's Day-Night Test between Australia and India.

The perfect way to welcome the community back to this iconic venue.

[John Stephenson @JohnPStephenson]

A landmark day for @WACA_Cricket.

Today we officially opened the WACA Ground Improvement Project - honouring a century of iconic moments while launching a bold new era for cricket in WA.

A world-class home for our sport, and a community destination active 365 days a year.

[John Stephenson @JohnPStephenson]

Last night at Optus Stadium, @ScorchersBBL once again showed why this Club stands alone. #BBL15 champions in front of 55,018 Members & fans at @OptusStadium - the biggest standalone cricket crowd in WA history. Immensely proud of everyone who makes the Scorchers what they are.

[John Stephenson @JohnPStephenson]

Now bring on finals, starting Tuesday with The Qualifier against Sydney Sixers at Optus Stadium 🟠 ⚫

[John Stephenson @JohnPStephenson]

Orange Army, you’re the reason we do things best in the Wild West.

In total, 185,827 of you packed out Optus Stadium during the regular season with the League's best average of 37,165 a game. 1/4

[John Stephenson @JohnPStephenson]

When you cross the Matagarup Bridge, over the Swan River, and pack into grandstands, The Furnace becomes our fortress, a place where West Aussies outnumber the outsiders.

So thank you for making our Club what it is – bold, tenacious and unashamedly Wild West. 3/4

[John Stephenson @JohnPStephenson]

What a way for @ScorchersBBL to start 2026. 37,643 fans at Optus Stadium for our Aboriginal Match - celebrating culture, wearing Joshua James’ stunning Aboriginal kit and a 33-run win over the Strikers. Then our annual Pride Game, continuing to champion inclusion and belonging.

[John Stephenson @JohnPStephenson]

What a week for @ScorchersBBL. @WBBL wrapped up, @BBL launched - almost back-to-back.
Huge pride in our WBBL team after four do-or-die games in a week.
BBL|15 started the right way with a 5-wicket win, weather and all.
Congratulations to all involved.

[John Stephenson @JohnPStephenson]

Wishing our @ScorchersBBL WBBL side the very best for The Challenger tonight against @SixersBBL!
It's been a sensational season, the Scorchers had an average attendance of 3,094 across games at the WACA Ground - the highest average in the standalone WBBL era.

[John Stephenson @JohnPStephenson]

An unforgettable first Ashes Test in Perth. The West Test has truly become an iconic part of the Aussie summer.

Record crowd @OptusStadium. Huge audiences around Australia and the world. @WACA_Cricket right at the epicentre of it all.

Onwards to an amazing summer.

[John Stephenson @JohnPStephenson]

Tough night for @ScorchersBBL on the field at the WACA Ground to start #WBBL but an incredible atmosphere with almost 3,600 in the stands. Thank you to our Members, players and staff for the energy and hard work behind the scenes.

[John Stephenson @JohnPStephenson]

Thrilled to welcome Westside Auto as a major partner of @ScorchersBBL across WBBL|11 & BBL|15. Their first-ever sports sponsorship brings together two proud WA brands, united by community, passion and excellence. Excited for what’s ahead this season!

[WACA @WACA_Cricket]

The legendary Barmy Army will be taking on local heroes Tony Galati’s in a charity cricket clash like no other! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🥔

20 Nov | WACA Ground 🏟️
Get your tix! https://t.co/HzYifPL55r

Proudly supported by the City of Perth with all proceeds going to the WA Cricket Foundation 💛

[John Stephenson @JohnPStephenson]

A record 42,423 fans packed Optus Stadium for Australia v India - the biggest ever crowd for this matchup in Perth.

Fantastic to see so many WACA Members there. Can’t wait to do it all again for The Ashes next month!

[John Stephenson @JohnPStephenson]

The stage is set for a massive summer of cricket in Perth! Drop-in pitches are now installed at @OptusStadium ahead of The Ashes, Aus v India ODI & #BBL15.

Our Members have the best seat in the house, especially for Day 1 of The Ashes when the first ball ignites it all.

[John Stephenson @JohnPStephenson]

It has been a privilege to host the Indonesian women’s national team in WA before their ICC T20 World Cup Qualifiers next week.

This trip is part of @WACA_Cricket's growing partnership with PCI, under an MoU supported by the Australian Government Program and the @ICC.

[John Stephenson @JohnPStephenson]

Great to get the opportunity to have the WA Cricket Women's team put me through my paces in today's training session.

Things are ramping up with the start of their season just two months away!