Durban, South Africa
Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium
Kingsmead Cricket Ground is in the Stamford Hill area of central Durban, close to the King's Park sports complex. It has staged Test cricket since 1923 and is about 3 km from the beachfront. Pitches here have historically suited seam bowling, and the humid coastal conditions often come into play.
Last verified: July 2026. Venue-specific fixture dates are omitted until the ICC confirms the full schedule.
Key facts
- Official name
- Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium
- Also known as
- Kingsmead Cricket Ground
- Address
- 2 Kingsmead Way, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4000
- Capacity
- 25,000
- Opened
- 1923
- Operator
- KwaZulu-Natal Cricket
- Home teams
- Dolphins, Durban Super Giants
Getting there
Location and transport
Nearest airport: King Shaka International Airport (DUR). The main airport serving Durban. King Shaka is north of the city.
The main airport serving Durban is King Shaka International Airport, north of the city. No direct rail link runs between the airport and the stadium. Uber and metered taxis are the most practical options. The drive takes approximately 30–45 minutes depending on traffic. The stadium has parking, which is pre-booked for major events.
Background
About the ground
Test cricket has been played at Kingsmead since January 1923. The ground hosted the Timeless Test of 1939, which was abandoned after ten days with England still needing 42 runs. In September 2007, Yuvraj Singh hit Stuart Broad for six sixes in an over in a T20 World Cup match here.
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.