City centre & Willows
Central areas close to Mangaung Oval, with a range of hotels and guesthouses within easy reach of the ground.
- Best for
- Being closest to the cricket
ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027
Where to stay in Bloemfontein for the Cricket World Cup 2027
Bloemfontein hosts its cricket at Mangaung Oval, close to the middle of a city you can cross in no time. There's no single tourist quarter here — accommodation is scattered through the centre and the inner suburbs, all of it near the ground.
Last verified: 24 July 2026. Venue-specific fixture dates are omitted until the ICC confirms the full schedule.
The venue
Mangaung Oval
Mangaung Oval is the city's main ground, out on the high, dry Free State plateau. It has run through a string of sponsor names over the years, but the location, a short way from the centre, has not moved.
Where to stay
Recognised areas to stay in Bloemfontein
The areas below are established places to stay, covered without ranking them or recommending specific hotels. Choose the one that best matches how close you want to be to the cricket and the kind of trip you want.
Westdene & Waverley
Leafy suburbs known for restaurants, cafés and quieter guesthouse stays, a short drive from the ground.
- Best for
- A relaxed suburban base
Universitas & Brandwag
Areas around the University of the Free State, with practical, good-value accommodation and easy access across the city.
- Best for
- Value and easy access
Getting around
Airport and transport
- Nearest airport
- Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN). Bram Fischer International Airport is about 10 km from central Bloemfontein, a short drive by car or ride-hailing.
- Getting around
- Bloemfontein is small and easy to read. Ride-hailing or a hire car will do, and nothing — airport, ground, suburbs — sits far from anything else.
- Season
- Up on the plateau the air is dry and the temperature swings. October and November bring warm days and noticeably cooler nights, so pack something for after dark.
For route-by-route detail on reaching the host cities, see the flights guide.
Timing
Booking and cancellation
Because the ICC has not yet confirmed the full match schedule, the safest approach is to favour flexible, free-cancellation rates so you can hold a place now and adjust once fixtures and tickets are announced. Non-refundable rates are cheaper but carry that risk while dates are unconfirmed.
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