A "village" club in an inner city environment, St Chad's CC was founded in Far Headingley in the early 1880's, playing at their ground in front of St Chad's Church since 1922. The original team played friendly games on both Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The club merged with Headingley Broomfield CC in 1979 to form St Chad's Broomfield CC and the new club fielded two teams in the Wetherby Cricket League in its first year. In the early 1980's a 3rd XI was added, followed by a 4th XI in 2014, 5th XI in 2020 and 6th XI in 2021.

In 2010, the 1st XI won the Wetherby Cricket League Championship for the first time. With another Championship in 2015. The midweek evening league team also won back to back Championships in 2014 and 2015.

In 2017, the club moved the 1st XI, 2nd XI and 3rd XI to the Airedale & Wharfedale Senior Cricket League, with the first league title in that league coming in 2020.

Now in the Yorkshire Cricket Pyramid through the Pontefract & District Cricket League, the club continues to go from strength to strength, winning another league title in 2023.

With a total of 30 trophies in the last 20 seasons, the club are having the most successful period in their 140 year history.

The club now comprises of 20 senior and junior teams playing both at the weekend and midweek, with the majority continuing to play in front of St Chad's Church. With a rapidly growing women and girls' section and juniors starting from 5 years old, the club are now able to provide cricket for those who have not had the opportunity in the past.

The club have published a Project Plan which will be used to help them continue to move forward over the coming years, including the building of a new modern pavilion. This will involve a significant investment and with fundraising events like the beer festival, sponsorship from businesses and donations from individuals, the club has been able to start work on building of the new pavilion which will benefit the local community and the club members for years to come.

New players, volunteers and sponsors are always welcome. For further information, please contact Club Chairman, Paul Berry, on 07795 154444 or at paul@stchadscc.com.