Event Overview

Cazalys Stadium will host two Men’s T20 International matches between Australia and South Africa:

• Saturday 16 August 2025
• Tuesday 19 August 2025

Times are approximate and subject to change at any time.

Match Day Details

Saturday 16 August

Public Gates Open: 6:00pm
Start 1st Innings: 7:15pm
Start 2nd Innings: 9:00pm
Match Conclusion: 10:25pm

Tuesday 19 August

Public Gates Open: 1:30pm
Start 1st Innings: 2:30pm
Start 2nd Innings: 6:30pm
Match Conclusion: 10:00pm

Ticketing

Tickets are available online through Ticketek. Patrons are strongly encouraged to pre-purchase tickets prior to arriving at the stadium. Matchday tickets will be available at the gates unless sold out.

• Adult: $20.00
• Junior (3–15 years of age): $5.00
• Family of 4 (2 Adults + 2 Juniors): $43.00
• Companion Card: $0.00 (strictly available to valid Companion Card holders only and with a paid ticket)

Entry Gates

Saturday 16 August:

• Gate 1 – Tills Street Ticket Box
• Gate 2 – Cazalys Car Park
• Gate 3 – Mulgrave Road
• Gate 4 – Cazalys Social Club (Official Function/ Sportsmen’s Deck patrons Only)

Tuesday 19 August:

• Gate 1 – Tills Street Ticket Box
• Gate 2 – Cazalys Car Park

Note: Cazalys Social Club Entrance is strictly for Official Match Day Function and Sportsmen’s Deck patrons only (Saturday only – no hospitality on Tuesday).

Transport & Parking

Parking: Limited parking is available around the stadium. Best options are DFO and the industrial area of Newell Street.

Saturday 16 August – Free Shuttle Buses:
Bus 1: 5:00pm–8:00pm from Cairns Jockey Club to Cazalys, then joins Bus 2 & 3 until 11:00pm
Bus 2 & 3: 6:00pm–11:00pm between Lake Street Main Bus Stop (Platform 2) and Cazalys

Tuesday 19 August:
Traffic control on Tills Street – reduced speed, no full closure

Taxis: Available from Tills Street and Cazalys Social Club taxi ranks.

Road Closures

Saturday 16 August: Tills Street will be closed between Earl Street and Mann Street from 4:00pm until approximately 11:00pm. No parking is permitted in this area. Parking Officers will be in attendance to issue infringement notices.

Tuesday 19 August: No full road closure. Traffic control will be in place on Tills Street to reduce speed and manage pedestrian safety.

Food Vendors

Both Days (Saturday/Tuesday):
• Social Pizza
• Snitz & Gigs
• Social Coffee
• Dairy Whipp X 2
• BBQ Bros
• Espresso Concepts
• Just Chips

Saturday Only:
• Totally Twisted

Accessibility

Wheelchair bays are available in the main grandstand at the following locations:

• Section 1: Row K, Seats 610/611 and 616/617
• Section 2: Row K, Seats 638/639 and 646/647
• Section 5: Row K, Seats 722/723 and 730/731
• Section 6: Row K, Seats 752/753 and 758/759

Cricket Australia Policies – Flags & Banners

Flags and banners must not exceed 1.6m in length or width. Flag poles must be no greater than 1.6m in length and made of wood or plastic only (no metal). All flags and banners must not display offensive, political or commercial messages, and must not hinder the view or enjoyment of other patrons.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I bring food and drink into Cazalys Stadium?
A: Only sealed water bottles and home-made food such as sandwiches, cakes, and biscuits. No soft drink or takeaway food (e.g., McDonald’s). Water bubblers are available on site.

Q: Is the stadium cashless?
A: Yes, all payments must be made via EFTPOS.

Q: Can I smoke or vape in the stadium?
A: Only in designated smoking areas. Smoking or vaping elsewhere may result in eviction.

Q: Can I bring a chair or umbrella?
A: Chairs are not permitted. Picnic blankets are allowed in General Admission. Umbrellas are allowed but must not obstruct the view of others.
Q: Is merchandise available?
A: Yes, inside the stadium near the Tills Street Box Office. EFTPOS only.

Q: Where is first aid located?
A: Category 5 personnel will be on site. First aid stations are located near food vendors near AFLC HQ or ask security for assistance.

Q: Are there dry areas?
A: Yes – look for signage in your section.

Conditions of Entry

Full Conditions of Entry for Cazalys Stadium are available via the AFL Cairns website and will be displayed at all entry points. Patrons are reminded that these conditions apply in conjunction with Cricket Australia’s venue policies.