- Distance
- 11 km
Saint John’s · Antigua and Barbuda
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium: what's nearby, how to get there and when to go · 2026
Residents plan their transit around major cricket fixtures at North Sound, where match days alter traffic across the parish.
About the place
International cricket defines the stadium at North Sound, which honours the legacy of team captain Vivian Richards.
Constructed in North Sound within Saint George parish, the grounds host major international cricket tournaments. The venue carries the name of Vivian Richards, the former captain of the West Indies squad. Builders prepared the arena specifically for World Cup fixtures, including crucial Super stage matches that brought global teams to the island.
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The permanent spectator stands expand with temporary seating sections whenever the venue hosts global cricket competitions. Living in the surrounding area means navigating intense traffic shifts and full spectator stands on fixture days. Outside major tournaments, the arena anchors athletic events across the parish while retaining its primary role as a regional sporting landmark.
Associations
- Vivian Richards
- Cricket World Cup
- North Sound
Facts
- The arena stands in North Sound within Saint George parish.
- The facility was constructed to stage Cricket World Cup fixtures.
- The grounds bear the name of former West Indies captain Vivian Richards.
- Temporary seating structures expand the grandstands for international tournaments.
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in pictures5 photos
Getting there and staying
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