What to Take to Kingsmead

Got your tickets for one of cricket’s biggest rivalries?

If not, there’s still time!

South Africa goes head-to-head with rivals Australia on Thursday, 24 September, for the Dafabet ODI at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium.

Besides your tickets, there are a few other list items you might want to pack before you head to the stadium – and some things you should leave at home.

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What you can take into Kingsmead

Mobile phones

Wallets and car keys

Sunglasses

Hats or caps

Sealed bottles of water

Sealed dry snacks, such as crisps, nuts, biscuits or energy bars

A soft lunch bag containing permitted food and drink

A small, foldable non-branded umbrella, provided it has no pointed tip

A normal phone camera

A collapsible deck or camping chair, but only if you have a valid deck-chair ticket

What you can’t bring into Kingsmead

Alcohol of any kind

Soft drinks, juice or energy drinks

Cans

Glass bottles or containers

Takeaway or homemade meals

Hard or polystyrene cooler boxes

Braais, gas burners or cooking equipment

Knives or other sharp objects

Firearms or other weapons

Fireworks, flares or smoke bombs

Aerosol cans, pepper spray or mace

Vuvuzelas, air horns or other noise-making devices

Musical instruments

Cricket, rugby, soccer or other sporting equipment

Bicycles, scooters or skateboards

Large, golf or beach umbrellas

Umbrellas with pointed tips

Pets, except permitted service animals

Professional cameras or video-recording equipment unless accredited or authorised

Merchandise intended for sale or distribution inside the stadium

Items that could cause disruption or constitute ambush marketing

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A few things to remember

All bags and belongings are subject to security searches at the entrance, so give yourself enough time to get through the gates.

If you have a special dietary or medical requirement that means you need to bring specific food or medication into the stadium, take supporting documentation with you.

Parking is available at the Centrum at R50 per car. Parking tickets can be purchased when buying your match ticket.

The rules can vary depending on the event, so check the conditions attached to your match ticket before match day.

Dress for Heritage Day…and win!

This is Heritage Day, so there’s an extra reason to make an effort with your outfit.

Wear your Proteas colours with pride, or come dressed to celebrate your heritage. There’s R10 000 up for grabs for the best-dressed spectator, with R5 000 for second place, and R2 500 for third.

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What you need to know

Match: South Africa vs Australia – Dafabet ODI

Date: Thursday, 24 September 2026

Venue: Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban

Tickets: Available through Cricket South Africa

Parking: Centrum, R50 per car

Best-dressed prize: R10 000 for first place, R5 000 for second and R2 500 for third

So, dress to impress, check your bag before you leave, and head to Kingsmead to celebrate our beloved Proteas, Heritage Day style!

Just remember: leave the vuvuzela at home.

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