Gqeberha, South Africa
St George's Park
St George's Park is in the centre of Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), close to the beachfront. It is the oldest Test venue in South Africa and one of the oldest in the world. The ground is unusual for having a permanent brass band that plays throughout the day's play.
Last verified: July 2026. Venue-specific fixture dates are omitted until the ICC confirms the full schedule.
Key facts
- Official name
- St George's Park
- Address
- Park Drive, Central, Gqeberha, 6001
- Capacity
- 19,000
- Opened
- 1889
- Operator
- Eastern Province Cricket
- Home teams
- Eastern Province, Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Getting there
Location and transport
Nearest airport: Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ). Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is the main airport serving Gqeberha, close to the city centre.
The main airport serving Gqeberha is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, which is unusually close to the city centre. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are available at arrivals. No direct bus link runs between the airport and the ground. Parking is available near the stadium.
Background
About the ground
The first Test match ever played in South Africa took place at St George's Park in March 1889 (South Africa v England). The ground has staged international cricket continuously since. The brass band tradition dates back many decades and continues to play in a separate stand during matches.
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.