St George's Park at a glance
- Ground
- St George's Park, about 19,000 seats
- City
- Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape
- Nearest airport
- Chief Dawid Stuurman International (PLZ), about 5 km
- Matches
- Schedule to be published by the ICC. Tournament runs 4 Oct to 21 Nov 2027
Accommodation near St George's Park
Within 30 km of the ground, nearest first.
Where to base yourself
Central and Richmond Hill
Walk to the ground. Guesthouses in restored old houses, and the city's best restaurant strip on Stanley Street.
Summerstrand and Humewood
Beachfront stays about 10 minutes from the ground and five from the airport.
Addo and the Sundays River valley
Lodges and farm stays about an hour inland. Stay out here if the safari matters as much as the cricket.
Getting to the ground
From the city centre or Richmond Hill, walk. From Summerstrand it is a short e-hailing ride.
Rest days
Addo Elephant National Park and the private reserves around it are an hour away and malaria free. The Garden Route starts about two hours west.
Staying near St George's Park: questions
What accommodation is there near St George's Park?
The nearest places to stay on Spekboom are Forest Hall Guest House (1 km), Dempsey's Guest House (3 km) and Over the Edge Cottage (13 km). Central and Richmond Hill is the closest area to base yourself.
Where should I stay for matches at St George's Park?
Central and Richmond Hill, Summerstrand and Humewood or Addo and the Sundays River valley. Walk to the ground. Guesthouses in restored old houses, and the city's best restaurant strip on Stanley Street.
When are the Cricket World Cup matches at St George's Park?
The ICC confirmed St George's 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 St George's Park from the airport?
The nearest airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International (PLZ), about 5 km. From the city centre or Richmond Hill, walk. From Summerstrand it is a short e-hailing ride.
What is there to do near Gqeberha 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.
