Cricket · DFW
Cricket pitches, turf, and netting — built, not resold.
A steel-frame netting enclosure over a turf or cricket-specific matting pitch. It's the same trade as our batting cages and bullpens — poles, netting, turf, concrete footers — sized and rigged for a bowler's run-up instead of a pitcher's mound.
Why build one
Why build a cricket net instead of renting.
DFW's cricket scene has grown fast — new indoor cricket facilities have opened across the metro in the last couple years, and rentals run $40-75 an hour just like batting cage time. A serious player doing regular net sessions at that rate adds up fast across a season, on top of booking a lane and driving to it. A backyard or facility net replaces that with unlimited reps on your own schedule — and it's a build a lot of cricket clubs and youth programs are asking for right now, with real demand and not many local builders who've done one.
What's included
What a Bearcat cricket net includes.
Frame
Steel-pole frame anchored into a poured concrete footer, sized to the bay length and rigged for full-speed bowling, not just soft-toss.
Netting
Heavy-duty netting. UV-stabilized HDPE, 50mm knotted mesh, in 1.5-3.0mm twine gauges depending on bowling speed and daily use — the heavier gauges are the same weight class we use for batting cage backstops. See our full netting gauge and rigging guide →
Pitch surface
Turf or true-bounce matting pitch. Performance turf for a general-purpose net, or dedicated cricket matting where realistic ball bounce off the pitch matters more than turf feel.
Drainage base
Proper drainage base. Crushed-stone sub-base with a timber or steel edge restraint, graded so the net plays the same in a wet Texas spring as a dry August (outdoor builds).
We scope off photos and dimensions first, then walk the site to confirm anchoring, drainage, and any permitting the shell needs before a pole goes in the ground. You get one quote for the full scope, not a per-linear-foot estimate that changes once the crew is on site. Foundations and posts go in first, then netting and cable rigging, then the pitch surface — same sequence whether it's a backyard net or a multi-lane commercial floor.
Specs & pricing
Common Bearcat cricket net builds.
| Build | Length | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backyard net | 35-55 ft | Individual or family practice; batting and short-run bowling work | $9,000-$14,000 |
| Full run-up net | 65-70 ft | International-standard length, full approach and follow-through | $14,000-$20,000 |
| Box cricket arena | Priced by footprint | Fully-netted turf arena for box-cricket / 5-a-side; warehouse, rooftop, or metal-building conversion | Quote on request |
| Commercial multi-lane | 2+ lanes, partition nets | Indoor, climate-controlled training facility; lighting and sight-screen coordination | $15,000-$22,000/lane |
Commercial multi-lane price is frame, netting, and pitch surface per lane; site work and shell construction quoted separately.
Reference photo of a professional multi-lane facility — not a Bearcat project, but the layout we'd be building toward on a commercial job.
Pairs well with
Same crew, same concrete pour.
Indoor conversions follow the same anchoring and lighting approach as our indoor batting cage training facilities, and a metal building or warehouse shell works for either — see our warehouse conversion overview for what fits by ceiling height. If you're already getting a batting cage or bullpen quoted, ask about adding a cricket net to the same proposal — it's the same crew, the same netting supplier, and often the same concrete pour.
Cricket FAQ
Common questions before you build.
How much does a backyard cricket net cost?
A 35-55 ft backyard net for individual or family practice runs $9,000-$14,000. A 65-70 ft net with a full international-standard bowler run-up runs $14,000-$20,000.
What netting do you use, and is it heavy enough for full-speed bowling?
UV-stabilized HDPE, 50mm knotted mesh, in 1.5-3.0mm twine gauges depending on bowling speed and daily use — the heavier gauges are the same weight class we use for batting cage backstops, sized for full-speed bowling, not just soft-toss.
Turf or matting for the pitch?
Performance turf for a general-purpose net, or dedicated true-bounce cricket matting where realistic ball bounce off the pitch matters more than turf feel. We'll spec what fits the level of play.
Can you build a commercial multi-lane facility, not just a backyard net?
Yes — indoor, climate-controlled shells with two or more lanes side by side, partition nets between them, and lighting and sight-screen coordination. Priced per lane, starting around $15,000-$22,000/lane for frame, netting, and pitch surface; site work and shell construction quoted separately.
What is a box cricket arena?
A compact, fully-netted turf arena for the shorter box-cricket / 5-a-side format — boundary netting on all sides instead of a single lane. Popular as a warehouse, rooftop, or metal-building conversion, priced by footprint.
Do you build indoor or outdoor nets?
Both. Every commercial DFW cricket facility we've looked at is indoor and climate-controlled, for year-round training regardless of Texas heat or a wet week. Outdoor backyard nets are the more common ask for individual families who don't need a full enclosure.
Have a cricket build in mind?
Tell us the format, the space, and the timeline. We'll walk it and send a fixed-price proposal within 48 hours. Free site visit.
Club, school, or facility project with an RFP or spec already in hand? Send it to our Spec Desk →