Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Queens Sports Club
Queens Sports Club is in central Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second city. The ground has a traditional feel — grass banking, a historic pavilion and trees beyond the boundary. International matches here tend to be quieter affairs than the Harare ground, though the ground holds a notable place in Test history.
Last verified: July 2026. Venue-specific fixture dates are omitted until the ICC confirms the full schedule.
Key facts
- Official name
- Queens Sports Club
- Address
- Parkview, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- Capacity
- 9,000
- Opened
- 1890
- Operator
- Bulawayo City Council
- Home teams
- Matabeleland Tuskers
Getting there
Location and transport
Nearest airport: Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ). The main airport serving Bulawayo.
The main airport serving Bulawayo is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport. Pre-arranged hotel transfers and airport taxis are the practical options. The drive from the airport to the city takes approximately 20–30 minutes. The ground is within walking distance of central Bulawayo.
Background
About the ground
Queens became a Test venue in October 1994 when Zimbabwe played Sri Lanka here. In December 1996, it staged the first Test in history to finish with the scores level: England were 204 for 6 chasing 205 when time ran out.
CWC 2027
Tournament status
Confirmed by Zimbabwe Cricket as a CWC 2027 host venue. The ICC has not yet published individual fixture dates or the number of matches per venue.