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About Sophia Gardens

Sophia Gardens in Cardiff is a premier cricket ground and events venue, home to Glamorgan County Cricket Club. With a capacity of around 16,000 after redevelopment, it hosts Test, ODI, T20 internationals, and concerts. The venue blends sport with entertainment, and we’ve got you covered for tickets, seating options, and how to get there.

Whether you’re planning a test match day, a one-day international, or a headline concert, this page provides practical details to help you secure your seats, park conveniently, and find comfortable nearby stays and dining options.

Situated in Pontcanna, close to Cardiff city centre, Sophia Gardens is easily accessible by rail and bus. The stadium’s seating plan is available from Glamorgan Cricket, helping you pick the best vantage point. For match days, consider nearby hotels like Premier Inn Cardiff City Centre, Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre, Hotel Indigo Cardiff, and Future Inn Cardiff Bay for convenient lodging and easy access to the venue. We’ll point you to trusted local partners for hotels and dining to enhance your visit. And if you’re curious about the ground’s history, Sophia Gardens was renamed Cardiff following SSE sponsorship in 2018, and its iconic Pavilion (1951–1982) is now part of cricket lore as a memory of the venue’s rich past.

Browse upcoming events at Sophia Gardens, secure your seats, and plan your trip with confidence. We’ve got you covered with straightforward ticket options and practical on-site and nearby conveniences.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location and address: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff CF11 9XR (Pontcanna, near Cardiff city centre).
  • Capacity: around 16,000 seats after redevelopment, used for Test, ODI, and T20 fixtures.
  • Venue type: Cricket ground and events venue; home ground of Glamorgan County Cricket Club; hosts international cricket and concerts.
  • Seating plan: Stadium seating plan available from Glamorgan Cricket for venue seating choices.
  • Parking: Sophia Gardens Pay & Display car park with 284 spaces (main car park); 24/7 opening with pay-by-display options.
  • Transit: Nearest rail access is Cathays station; good bus links to Cardiff city centre.
  • Nearby hotels: Premier Inn Cardiff City Centre; Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre; Hotel Indigo Cardiff; Future Inn Cardiff Bay (all convenient for match days).
  • Notable events hosted: Ashes Tests (2009, 2015); ICC Champions Trophy (2013, 2017); Cricket World Cup matches (2019); occasional concerts.
  • Renaming/history: Renamed Sophia Gardens Cardiff after SSE sponsorship ended in 2018; the historic Sophia Gardens Pavilion (1951–1982) was demolished.