The ground hosted its first one-day international in December 1992 when South Africa cruised to an eight-wicket victory over India.

In October 1999 it was accorded full Test status with the visit of Zimbabwe.

[3] Springbok Park boasts some of the best lights in the country and is regularly used for day/night matches, when the grassy banks become colourfully filled with spectators and a carnival atmosphere prevails.

It is just 10 minutes walk from the city centre, with Bloemfontein coach station adjacent to the ground.

[1] A naming rights arrangement saw the ground renamed Goodyear Park due to sponsorship by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company until the 2007/08 season when it was renamed the OUTsurance Oval.