Built: 1848
An iconic sporting venue full of tradition, the Sydney Cricket Ground will host the two semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup.
From Victor Trumper and Don Bradman to Greg Chappell, Dennis Lillee, Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath, the Sydney Cricket Ground has played host to some of the sport’s very greatest.
The ground has seen multiple sports pass through – it is currently the temporary home of the Sydney Roosters NRL club and Super Rugby’s New South Wales Waratahs.
Aussie rules team Sydney Swans also share the arena, which in 2014 hosted Major League Baseball teams Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers for two games on its turf.
In the first Test match ever played at the SCG, George ‘Joey’ Palmer took 11 wickets against England in a five-wicket Australia win.
This century alone, Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath, Justin Langer and Mike Hussey have all retired from Test cricket at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Steve Waugh scored his famous 29th Test century there against England.
Address: Driver Ave, Moore Park NSW 2021, Australia
Train: Trains run from Moore Park on the L2 Randwick Line. They take you to get within a short walk of the ground. From Central Railway Station, there are trains via Chalmers Street to Moore Park, which is not far from the SCG. These are regular services. During major events, rail shuttle services also run.
Parking: Parking is available to the public on matchdays in several spaces. SCG gold and platinum members can park in EP2. That is at a cost of AU$15. All others can park in EP3 and some sections of EP2 for AU$25. There are also, on occasion, options to park in Sydney Boys High School and Sydney Girls High School.
Micky's Cafe
Fresh, wholesome produce in a friendly environment
268 Oxford Street, Paddington
Tequila Mockingbird
Latin sharing platters and margharitas
6 Heeley Street, Paddington NSW 2021
Masala Kitchen
Great Indian cuisine
The Entertainment Quarter, 211 Bent St Moore Park, NSW, 2021
At the SCG...
The Snag Stand
Hot Dog bar within the stadium, offering a range of different meat options and sides
The Pie Emporium
Seasonal Australia-inspired pies
Mexicana
Based in the Noble-Bradman Stand Food Court, Mexican street food made to order
The Captain Cook Hotel
One of Sydney's oldest watering holes, popular with sports lovers
1/162 Flinders Street, Paddington
The Cricketers Arms
Cold beer and cheap food in very traditional surroundings
106 Fitzroy St, Surry Hills
The Dolphin
Trendy drinking venue, offering decent Italian food
412 Crown St, Surry Hills
Hotel Harry
Cuban-New Orleans inspired drinking hole, with fried chicken to die for. DJ. Pimms in comfortable booths
40-44 Wentworth Ave, Surry Hills