So yesterday I hauled myself over to the One Champion Cricket Ground for the first time. Figured I’d share what went down, especially about parking and seating since everyone’s always confused about that stuff.
The Parking Nightmare
First off, I drove in around 2 hours before match time thinking I was early. Big mistake. The official ground parking? Already jam-packed. Guard just waved me off saying “Full mate, try street parking”. Drove circles for 20 minutes like a headless chicken before spotting a side street with rusty signs saying “Event Parking – Cash Only”.
- Parking Tip 1: That shady street parking? Costs 25 bucks but saves you a 15-minute uphill walk. Worth it.
- Parking Tip 2: Official lots open 4 hours early. Show up late? You’re toast.
Seating Wars
Got through security after queueing forever, then the real fun started. Grabbed cheap tickets for East Stand but holy moly – worst view ever. Couldn’t see the damn wickets with all these tall dudes standing up every over. Wandered around like a lost puppy until a staffer whispered “Section G bro”.
- Seating Tip 1: Avoid East Stand unless you love staring at people’s backs.
- Seating Tip 2: Section G near the beer stall? Perfect – center view plus quick refills.
- Seating Tip 3: Bring a cushion. Those plastic seats murder your back after 3 hours.
Epic Fail & Win
Almost missed the winning six because I went for a pee during final overs (massive toilet queues!). But snagged a free team cap when some bloke behind me won a trivia contest and just gave it away. Random but cool.
Anyway if you go remember: park early on side streets, camp in Section G, and hold your pee till innings break. Just saved you three hours of trial-and-error nonsense.
