St George’s Park was started by British settlers who came to the Algoa Bay shores, in 1820 they wanted to start playing cricket in an open veld. A few months after that the Port Elizabeth Cricket Club was established 15/01/1843, the Port Elizabeth town council agreed to lease two acres of land to the club. Shortly after the cricket ground was laid out, the Town Council decided to establish St George's Park, enclosing a huge tract of land formally known as the Trinder reserve.
St George’s Park became the grounds of the second oldest cricket club in South Africa, the first international rugby match followed on July 30, 1891 between South Africa and England. The venue for the first Test, the first women's international Test and the sixth oldest cricket ground in the world. In 2003 it hosted the ICC Cricket World Cup semi - final and in 2009 IPL matches followed on from this. 2017 saw it become the first stadium on the African continent to have LED show lights and become the first stadium in South Africa to host the day/night, pink ball, test match on South African soil.
Based in South Africa, Nelson Mandela Bay, named after the late former President Nelson Mandela, St George’s Park Stadium has a capacity crowd of 19 000. It is home to the Warriors and Eastern Province cricket teams. Situated within sight of the ocean, the stadium is famous for its history, location and Brass band. Even as far back as 1867, a band performed to further entertain the crowds. Today it's an up-beat brass band of young performers, who typify the rich "rainbow" cricket traditions of the Eastern Cape.
Today St Georges Park Stadium host domestic and International cricketing matches, while boasting an extensive range of versatile function venues, where you can spoil your guests under the star light or indoors with impressive city and pitch views. We offer a range of hospitality areas, conference areas, and meeting rooms to choose from, do not forget our field, show lights and big screen. No event is too big or too small to host at St Georges Park Stadium. Our professional team is here to help you transform your imagination into an unforgettable experience.
The venues available:
Private Suites provide a first – class experience for all your events. These venues are located all around the stadium and have beautiful views of the of the pitch wherever you are. The glass doors and seating outside, offers guests with the best of both worlds as they can enjoy themselves inside the lovely suites and outside under the stars.
• Easily Accessible
• Wheelchair friendly
• Suitable for Small Gatherings/ Conferences/ Meetings
• Ablutions
• Bar facility
• T/C & Catering can be served inside
Khaya Majola is located within Graeme Po***ck Pavilion. The venue, which is named after one of the greatest African cricketers, whom is an iconic location in South African cricket. Its lighting is perfect for presentations, meetings and small gatherings. The venue is filled with history just like the stadium it resides in.
• Easily Accessible
• Wheelchair friendly
• Suitable for Small Gatherings/ Conferences/ Meetings
• Adequate ablutions
• T/C & Catering can be served inside
The President Suite is a suite of history and iconic presence, located on the 2nd floor of the Graeme Po***ck Pavilion, it has seen the likes of dignitaries from all around the world sharing in its splendor and that of the stadium. You couldn’t make a better venue choice for your next special event. Exuding elegance and style, the President’s suite is perfect for small to medium sized events. The venue has an amazing centre pitch view and looks out, into the rest of the stadium, right in the center of the pitch.
• Easily Accessible
• Wheelchair friendly
• Suitable for small – medium Conference & Functions 20-80 Pax
• T/C & Catering can be served inside
• Adequate ablutions (Paraplegic as well)
• Amazing view over the Pitch
• Kitchen too close – (Noise could interrupt proceedings)
• Can use adjacent rooms as Breakaway areas
Corporate Club is a magnificent, light – filled, prime - viewing suite, which overlooks the picturesque St George’s Park pitch. Located on the top floor of Duckpond Pavilion, with a wonderful view of the city and stadium. The venue accommodates groups of small or large sizes, the glass doors make the room feel like you are on top of the world, which is sure to please the whole party.
• Mostly suitable for Functions
• Too much light in venue for PowerPoint presentations
• No Aircon
• Adequate Ablutions
• Catering can be set-up inside venue
• Awesome view
• Wheelchair friendly
The Media Centre is located on the third floor of Graeme Po***ck Pavilion, above the indoor sports center. The venue has played host to some of the most important commentators, players and press conferences in history. Close your eyes, and you can almost hear echoes of commentary from some of ‘the greats’. The venue itself is very spacious and is perfect for big functions and expos. There is an adequate bar and serving area with a large main floor for dancing the night away.
• Very spacious & suitable for Events like Expos; Conferences and Functions
• You have to book the President Suite (For pre-arrival drinks & to have access to the ablutions because there are not enough toilet facilities in the Media Centre
• Not wheelchair friendly
• Not easily accessible overall.
The Master Chalet is located adjacent to the Graeme Po***ck Pavilion, directly opposite the Long room. A place where grace, splendour and spectacular views unite to create the most memorable occasion. Allow your guests to relax as they take-in the views of one of the world’s most famous cricket stadia and iconic St George’s Park. Light fills in very beautifully in this spacious and airy chalet. There is a bar area which is perfect for intimate functions or parties.
• Suitable for After-work Drinks, cocktail functions, team building & small Functions E.g. Bridal Showers; Bachelor Parties, etc.
• Not wheelchair friendly
• Ablutions downstairs
• Bar facility
• No kitchen facility
The Lift Alcoves are located underneath the Old Stands in the Duckpond Pavilion. Create an experience like never before, hire out a single or all three Alcoves and customize your experience over three levels. Overlooking, the St George’s Park pitch, in doors but under the star light, feel the fresh air, as you dance or cheers away the night. It is an open area, only suitable for small cocktail functions.
• Suitable for 30 guests
• Cocktail evening set-up
• Temporary bar set-up in the passage to the left
• Ablutions 2nd floor
• Wheel chair friendly
A Field is right under the only show lights in the city with the cities biggest big screen TV. The pitch feels like a red carpet and the stadium a personal stage. There is no better place to entertain under the night sky. The field can accommodate your wildest dreams and greatest events which gives your party a magical feel.
• Suitable for +10 000 guests
• Pitch gets demarcated
• Surrounding Ablutions
• 15 500 onlooker seats
• Wheel chair friendly
The St George’s Park B Field is the place to go when your event is out of the box. The field can host any event of any size and gives ample space for your guests to have the best time of their lives. Transform this area into the vision that you want and watch it come alive.
Managed by our resident caterers, Bojangles and Catering, guests can expect to experience culinary wonders served by well trained staff and a full bar service manned by an experienced team of bar tenders. Be assured that your function is in capable hands at St George’s Park & we guarantee a delightful, world class experience!
