COMING TO SOUTH AFRICA v AFGHANISTAN AT THE CARDIFF WALES STADIUM? HERE'S ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED:
MATCH DATE
Saturday, 15th June
OPENING TIMES
Gates open at 11:30am
SCHEDULED HOURS OF PLAY
Start: 1:30pm
End of First Innings: 5:00pm
Start of Second Innings: 5:30pm
Close: 9:00pm
* Please note there are an additional 60 minutes of play available if required
TOP TIPS
To ensure you have the best day possible at CWC19, check out our spectator info.
- Gates open 2 hours before the start of the match. Arrive early and make the most of the activities around the venue
- Some items are not allowed to be brought in to the venue, please find more info below
- Download the CWC19 app for match day information
- If you need assistance on a match day please speak to a friendly steward or World Cup Cricketeer, they will be more than happy to help.
- Don’t miss out on everything else the city has to offer. For more information visit visitcardiff.com
TICKETS
For any issues or information regarding ticket availability for all matches in the World Cup, please head to the ICC’s Cricket World Cup ticketing site.
Single tickets are available to purchase on the day.
TICKET COLLECTION
If you are collecting tickets from the Cardiff Wales Stadium, please bring a form of ID with you to the Ticket Office by Gate 2. The person collecting the tickets must be the original ticket purchaser, otherwise tickets will not be issued.
The ticket booth will be open from 10:00am, and any tickets that are downloaded need to be printed out as the tickets won't scan on a phone.
SPECTATOR VENUE GUIDE
To download the Spectator Venue Guide for Cardiff Wales Stadium click here. This can be used on your phone/tablet or printed for use before and during your match day.
PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED ITEMS
- No items which could be used as a weapon including, but not limited to, firearms, knives, flammable items.
- No pyrotechnic devices including fireworks, explosives, smoke bombs, flares, laser pointers or similar items.
- Large flags (and those with sticks that protrude more than a hand’s breadth below the flag)
- Alcohol, glass or cans
- No professional cameras and video cameras or any photographic equipment, including tripods, used for commercial purpose.
- No noise-producing devices including air horns, portable speakers, PA systems, megaphones or similar items used for amplification or broadcast.
- No animals except for service animals.
- No promotional, commercial, political, religious or items deemed offensive of whatever nature, including but not limited to clothing, banners, placards, leaflet, signs or other materials used for ambush marketing or other similar unauthorised promotional purposes.
- Any other items listed as prohibited items on the applicable venue regulations.
- Items likely to obscure view or impact spectator experience such as large (golf) umbrellas or oversized hats.
- Small amounts of food and non-alcoholic drinks for personal consumption can be brought into the venue if in clear, unopened packets, containers or plastic bottles. Empty water bottles are also permitted.
FOOD AND DRINK
Whatever whets your appetite, there’s sure to be a dish that will tickle your taste buds at the ICC Cricket World Cup.
From traditional classics such as Pasties, Hog Dogs and Burgers to a deliciously, mouth-watering selection of street food vendors including Indian Street Food, there’s an extensive range of catering outlets located around the ground to fuel you throughout the day.
With all of our catering outlets offering vibrant flavours and exciting menus, plus a wide selection of vendors serving gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan menu options, you’re sure to find something that you can enjoy during a well-earned break from the action.
SAFETY
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 has a full, dedicated security team working on plans for a safe and secure tournament for all participants and spectators.
We are working with police in all our host cites and the national security services to ensure the security provided at the tournament is of the highest order, while existing security staff at all CWC19 host venues are receiving additional training in the build-up to the tournament.
There will be enhanced security plans at all our host venues with visible security measures taking place, as well as other non-visible measures happening throughout the tournament, inside and outside the stadium.
TRAVEL
By Car
No match-day parking is available at, or in the vicinity, of the ground and we advise all fans to use public transport.
By National Rail
Cardiff Wales Stadium is located just a ten-minute walk from Cardiff Central Station.
For further travel information have a look at our travel guide or head to visitcardiff.com
PARK AND RIDE
The park and ride will be in operation for all group matches. The costs is £15 per car and includes bus fare for all those included in the car.
The park and ride operates from Cardiff City Football Stadium. Pre-booking is not necessary as payment can be done on the day.
SUSTAINABILITY
Cardiff Wales Stadium understands that it is critical to reduce any adverse environmental impacts to preserve both the stadium’s beautiful surroundings and to allow Glamorgan County Cricket Club to sustainably meet the needs of future generations.
The club’s appointed sustainability manager works hard to ensure the effective management of resources and our dedication to reducing our carbon footprint is reflected in our sustainability principles which are implemented throughout our stadium and embedded into our culture.
We provide general waste bins and mixed recycling receptacles on site which we encourage our spectators to use, and this is also reinforced to workforce, contractors and suppliers, who are also advised to consider their packaging in advance and to take any non-recyclable items when they leave the stadium.
Our refreshments outlets utilise re-usable cups for spectator beverages and all food waste and glass waste is removed from kitchens and bars. We encourage spectators to bring their own bottles and use the water refill stations available around the stadium.
ACCESSIBILITY
To find out more about the accessible facilities and services at the Cardiff Wales Stadium, click here to download the Access Guide.