Kingsmead at a glance
- Ground
- Kingsmead, about 25,000 seats
- City
- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Nearest airport
- King Shaka International (DUR), about 35 km
- Matches
- Schedule to be published by the ICC. Tournament runs 4 Oct to 21 Nov 2027
Accommodation near Kingsmead
We list only a few stays right beside the ground, so these are the nearest within 60 km, nearest first.
Where to base yourself
Durban beachfront
Walk to the ground along the promenade. Mostly hotels and apartments.
Umhlanga
About 20 minutes north and the most popular base for visitors, with beach, restaurants and easy airport access.
Ballito and the north coast
Quieter beach houses about 40 minutes out, and on the way to Zululand for the rest days.
Getting to the ground
From the beachfront, walk. From Umhlanga or further north, e-hailing is the norm; allow for traffic on the M4 on match days.
Rest days
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi and iSimangaliso are about three hours north, and the Drakensberg about three hours inland. The Midlands Meander is an easy day.
Staying near Kingsmead: questions
What accommodation is there near Kingsmead?
The nearest places to stay on Spekboom are Kingfisher Cove Umdloti (21 km), 3 Driftwood Ballito (39 km), Beach Forest Lodge (39 km) and Duma Manzi Wilderness & Wellness Retreat (60 km). Durban beachfront is the closest area to base yourself.
Where should I stay for matches at Kingsmead?
Durban beachfront, Umhlanga or Ballito and the north coast. Walk to the ground along the promenade. Mostly hotels and apartments.
When are the Cricket World Cup matches at Kingsmead?
The ICC confirmed Kingsmead 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 Kingsmead from the airport?
The nearest airport is King Shaka International (DUR), about 35 km. From the beachfront, walk. From Umhlanga or further north, e-hailing is the norm; allow for traffic on the M4 on match days.
What is there to do near Durban 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.
