Paarl, South Africa
Boland Park
Boland Park is in Paarl, a town in the Cape Winelands about 60 km from Cape Town. The ground sits at the foot of Paarl Mountain, which rises directly behind one end. It was built on a former agricultural showground and completed in 1996. The surrounding area is one of South Africa's main wine-producing regions.
Last verified: July 2026. Venue-specific fixture dates are omitted until the ICC confirms the full schedule.
Key facts
- Official name
- Boland Park
- Address
- Langenhoven Avenue, Boland Agricultural Show Grounds, Paarl, 7646
- Capacity
- 10,000
- Opened
- 1996
- Operator
- Boland Cricket Board
- Home teams
- Boland, Paarl Royals
Getting there
Location and transport
Nearest airport: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Cape Town International Airport is the nearest international airport, serving the Cape Winelands region.
The nearest international airport is Cape Town International Airport. Car hire and private taxis are the practical options. Uber operates between Cape Town and Paarl. Direct public buses are available but the journey takes considerably longer. There is no rail link between the airport and Paarl.
Background
About the ground
Completed in 1996 and first used for an ODI in January 1997 (India v Zimbabwe, which ended in a tie). The ground has been used for limited-overs international cricket and is primarily a one-day venue.
CWC 2027
Tournament status
Confirmed by Cricket South Africa as a CWC 2027 host venue. The ICC has not yet published individual fixture dates or the number of matches per venue.