Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo: World Cup 2027 Matches, Pitch & Travel Guide

Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo has been a Test venue since 1994 and hosted 2003 World Cup matches. Zimbabwe open their home tournament here.

Capacity (approx.)12,500

Altitude (approx.)1,360 m

Nearest airportJoshua Mqabuko Nkomo International (BUQ), about 20 km

Time zoneUTC+2 (IST −3:30)

It hosts two matches in 2027: Zimbabwe v Qualifier A and Zimbabwe v Afghanistan.

Matches at Queens Sports Club

Sat 9 OctM7Group AZimbabwevsQualifier AQueens Sports ClubBulawayo10:00 AM local1:30 PM IST Mon 11 OctM11Group AZimbabwevsAfghanistanQueens Sports ClubBulawayo12:30 PM local4:00 PM IST D/N

Pitch and conditions

Typically a good batting surface. Spinners come into play later in the match.

Weather in October & November

Hot and dry in October, around 28–30°C.

Getting there

The nearest airport is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International (BUQ), about 20 km. Book accommodation early for match days: Bulawayo hotels fill quickly around big fixtures, especially at weekends.

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