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Cricket World Cup 2027  ·  Group B

South Africa
v England

Gqeberha Saturday 16 October 2027
One Day International · St George's Park, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
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South Africa v England · St George's Park

South Africa's oldest Test ground, where the country played its first Test in 1889. The brass band in the stands plays all day and the wind off Algoa Bay keeps the bowlers interested. The beachfront hotels are 10 minutes away.

DateSat 16 Oct 2027
VenueSt George's Park
StageGroup B

Start time to be confirmed by the organisers.

The Match

Head to Head

PlayedSouth AfricaEnglandOther
All ODIs7437311 tied, 5 no result
World Cups844–

Last World Cup meeting: 2023 group, Mumbai: South Africa won by 229 runs. Records as at Sep 2025.

The Ground

Stadium Map

St George's Park seating map

Match-day access is arranged on request. Tell us where you would like to sit and we will advise the best route in.

Your Package

What You Get

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Hotel stayIncluded
your chosen hotel for the match, with a Field Trip contact on call throughout
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Match-day accessOn request
tell us where you would like to sit and we will advise the best route in
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Match-day transfersOn request
hotel to ground and back
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Flights & extensionsOn request
domestic flights, extra nights and multi-match itineraries
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Corporate groupsOn request
client entertaining, hospitality and group logistics handled end to end
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Follow your teamOn request
link this match to the others: one plan across every ground

Prices shown are for the hotel only. Match-day access, transfers, flights and extras are quoted on enquiry.

Where You'll Stay

Hotel Options

Sun1 Port Elizabeth2-star · Room only
Sun1 Port Elizabeth
From R550per person sharing, per night
Humewood beachfront, Gqeberha
  • Budget hotel; rooms sleep three with a double bed and a bunk
  • Humewood Beach about 420 m; King's Beach about 910 m
Rooms held15 Oct to 18 Oct 2027 · 3 nights
R1 650 per person for the 3-night stay
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The Paxton Hotel4-star · Room only
The Paxton Hotel
From R790per person sharing, per night
Humerail, Gqeberha
  • Close to the South End Museum
  • City Hall and Market Square about 1.1 km; St George's cricket ground about 1.2 km
Rooms held15 Oct to 18 Oct 2027 · 3 nights
R2 370 per person for the 3-night stay
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Courtyard Gqeberha4-star · Bed & breakfast
Courtyard Gqeberha
From R1 630per person sharing, per night
Summerstrand, Gqeberha
  • 91 air-conditioned rooms, suites and studios, each with a kitchenette (fridge and microwave); City Lodge Hotel Group
  • Directly opposite Humewood Beach
Rooms held15 Oct to 18 Oct 2027 · 3 nights
R4 890 per person for the 3-night stay
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"From" prices are indicative, per person sharing per night, based on the lowest-priced room we hold, and are confirmed on your quote. Limited rooms, subject to availability. Shorter stays and single rooms on request.

More at St George's Park

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Build your South Africa v England trip

Tell us how many of you are travelling, the hotel tier you'd like and where you'd like to be on match day. We'll come back with a costed plan within one working day — and we can join this match to others in the tournament.

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Following your team?

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Fixtures, dates and venues as announced by the tournament organisers; start times and Super 7 pairings are subject to their confirmation. Hotels are priced per person sharing in ZAR; from-prices are indicative, based on twin occupancy and subject to availability at the time of booking. Match-day access, transfers and flights are quoted separately. Field Trip is an independent sports travel company and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official agent of the ICC, Cricket South Africa or any governing body.
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Before you book

Questions we get asked

Can Field Trip arrange match-day access for the Cricket World Cup 2027?

Tell us which matches you want and where you would like to sit, and we will advise the best route in and build the hotels, transfers and travel around it. Your quote shows exactly what is and is not included before you pay.

What is included in the hotel price?

The room at the hotel shown, on the board basis listed, for the dates we hold. Match-day access, transfers and flights are quoted separately on request, so you only pay for what you need.

Is Field Trip an official partner of the tournament?

No. Field Trip is an independent South African sports travel operator. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official agent of the ICC, Cricket South Africa or any tournament, league, club or governing body.

Are your prices in Rand, and are they per person?

Yes. Every price on the site is per person in South African Rand, based on two people sharing unless it is marked single.

Do you work with overseas travel agents and tour operators?

Yes. We act as the South African ground partner for overseas operators bringing groups to the tournament: hotels, transfers and match-day logistics. Email info@field-trip.co.za for trade rates.

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