Buffalo Park at a glance
- Ground
- Buffalo Park, about 16,000 seats
- City
- KuGompo City (East London), Eastern Cape
- Nearest airport
- King Phalo Airport (ELS), about 12 km
- Matches
- Schedule to be published by the ICC. Tournament runs 4 Oct to 21 Nov 2027
Accommodation near Buffalo Park
We list only a few stays right beside the ground, so these are the nearest within 150 km, nearest first.
Where to base yourself
Beachfront and Quigney
Close to the ground and the sea.
Gonubie and the coast north
Beach houses and cottages about 20 minutes out, on the road to the Wild Coast.
Getting to the ground
Drive or take e-hailing. The ground is a few minutes from the beachfront.
Rest days
The Wild Coast begins just north of the city. Addo and the private reserves around it are about three hours west.
Staying near Buffalo Park: questions
What accommodation is there near Buffalo Park?
The nearest places to stay on Spekboom are Kwandwe Melton Manor (129 km), Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge (129 km), Kwandwe Uplands Homestead (129 km), Kwandwe Fort House (129 km) and Kwandwe Ecca Lodge (129 km). Beachfront and Quigney is the closest area to base yourself.
Where should I stay for matches at Buffalo Park?
Beachfront and Quigney or Gonubie and the coast north. Close to the ground and the sea.
When are the Cricket World Cup matches at Buffalo Park?
The ICC confirmed Buffalo Park as a host venue on 30 July 2026. The tournament runs 4 Oct to 21 Nov 2027, and the ICC publishes the match-by-match schedule separately. This page adds the dates as soon as it does.
How far is Buffalo Park from the airport?
The nearest airport is King Phalo Airport (ELS), about 12 km. Drive or take e-hailing. The ground is a few minutes from the beachfront.
What is there to do near KuGompo City between matches?
Spekboom is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a partner of the International Cricket Council. Fixtures, venues and ticketing are published by the ICC. We list places to stay and do not sell match tickets.
