Sir Vivian Richards Stadium

North Sound, Antigua

North Sound, St Peters (approximately half way between the capital St Johns and the airport)

Established Opened Feb 10, 2007
Named after Sir Vivian Richards
Capacity 10,000
Floodlights Four towers, first tested Nov 10, 2006
End names Andy Roberts End, Curtly Ambrose End
Home teams Antigua and Barbuda, Leeward Islands
Current local time 17:03, Sat Nov 01, 2025 (UTC -0400)

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First Test	West Indies v Australia - May 30-Jun 3, 2008	Scorecard
Last Test	West Indies v Bangladesh - Nov 22-26, 2024	Scorecard
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First ODI	West Indies v Australia - Mar 27-28, 2007	Scorecard
Last ODI	West Indies v England - Nov 2, 2024	Scorecard
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First T20I	West Indies v South Africa - May 19, 2010	Scorecard
Last T20I	West Indies v South Africa - Jun 23, 2024	Scorecard
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The decision to replace the popular and atmospheric Antigua Recreation Ground as Antigua's premier venue was a far from popular one, but space limits at the ARG restricted development potential. The new venue, built in time for the 2007 World Cup, has had problems from the start, with serious issues surrounding access to the ground even when crowds are small - and the reluctance of the local population to embrace the more remote new ground meant attendances have been poor. The state of the outfield has also caused concerns from the off, and despite being relaid after the 2008 Australia Test, the 2009 Test against England was farcically abandoned after ten balls because of the sandy and dangerous state of the bowlers' run-ups. It cast doubts over the future of an unloved venue.

The ground is dominated by two large stands, the five-story southern one housing the pavilion as well as corporate suits, the northern one the media. The eastern and western side are made up of burms (terraces) which the architects intended to help the venue retain a more casual Caribbean flavour.
Martin Williamson