Sophia Gardens (cricket ground)

Sophia Gardens
Cardiff Wales Stadium
Thatchers Pavilion
Interactive map of Sophia Gardens
Ground information
LocationCardiff, Wales
CountryWales
Coordinates51°29′14″N 3°11′29″W / 51.48722°N 3.19139°W / 51.48722; -3.19139
Capacity15,643
OwnerCardiff City Council
ArchitectHLN Architects
Websitehttps://glamorgancricket.com/sophia-gardens
End names
River Taff End
Cathedral Road End
International information
First men's Test8–12 July 2009:
 England v  Australia
Last men's Test8–11 July 2015:
 England v  Australia
First men's ODI20 May 1999:
 Australia v  New Zealand
Last men's ODI16 July 2026:
 England v  India
First men's T20I5 September 2010:
 England v  Pakistan
Last men's T20I10 September 2025:
 England v  South Africa
First women's ODI17 August 2003:
 England v  South Africa
Last women's ODI16 May 2026:
 England v  New Zealand
Only women's T20I31 August 2015:
 England v  Australia
Team information
Glamorgan (1967–present)
Welsh Fire (2019–present)
As of 13 September 2026
Source: ESPNcricinfo

The Cardiff Wales Stadium, which is part of Sophia Gardens Cardiff (/səˈfaɪə/ suh-FY-uh; Welsh: Gerddi Soffia Caerdydd), is a cricket stadium in Cardiff, Wales. It is located in Sophia Gardens on the River Taff. It is home to Glamorgan County Cricket Club and is listed as an international Test cricket venue.