Mangaung Oval at a glance
- Ground
- Mangaung Oval, about 20,000 seats
- City
- Bloemfontein, Free State
- Nearest airport
- Bram Fischer International (BLM), about 10 km
- Matches
- Schedule to be published by the ICC. Tournament runs 4 Oct to 21 Nov 2027
Accommodation near Mangaung Oval
Within 30 km of the ground, nearest first.
Where to base yourself
Westdene and Willows
Guesthouses a short drive from the ground.
Farm stays on the city edge
Game farms and guest farms within half an hour, which suit a group driving through.
Getting to the ground
Drive or take e-hailing. The ground is close to the city centre.
Rest days
Golden Gate Highlands National Park and Clarens are about three hours east. The Gariep Dam is on the road south.
Staying near Mangaung Oval: questions
What accommodation is there near Mangaung Oval?
The nearest places to stay on Spekboom are Liedjiesbos Urban Olive Farm (2 km) and Monte Bello Estate (10 km). Westdene and Willows is the closest area to base yourself.
Where should I stay for matches at Mangaung Oval?
Westdene and Willows or Farm stays on the city edge. Guesthouses a short drive from the ground.
When are the Cricket World Cup matches at Mangaung Oval?
The ICC confirmed Mangaung Oval 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 Mangaung Oval from the airport?
The nearest airport is Bram Fischer International (BLM), about 10 km. Drive or take e-hailing. The ground is close to the city centre.
What is there to do near Bloemfontein 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.
