Green Point Stadium, Cape Town

Soccer City – Johannesburg

Soccer City, most probably the most well known stadium for soccer in South Africa. Soccer City stadium will be hosting both the opening match and the final for the 2010 World Cup. Soccer City will host 4 more first-round matches, 1 second-round match and a quarter-finale.

The stadium is also known as the FNB Stadium (First National Bank Stadium) Built in 1987.

Soccer City has a capacity close to 95 000. The stadium is situated South-West of the city centre. On completion it will be by far the biggest stadium in Africa.

Ellis Park – Johannesburg

Ellis Park Stadium is a major football venue in South Africa. The stadium was built in 1992 with a capacity of 60 000 seats. It’s been upgraded to seat 70 000 spectators. This enabled Ellis Park to meet all requirements to be accepted as a semi-final match venue. The stadium is also known as the Coca Cola Park Stadium.

The stadium is situated East of Johannesburg City Centre. Other sports facilities in the area are the Ellis Park Tennis Stadium, the Standard Bank Arena and the Ellis Park swimming pool. Ellis Park stadium will host five group games, one second round game and one quarter final during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Tournament.

Green Point – Cape Town

The Green Point Stadium in Cape Town, Western Cape, will be upgraded to 70 000 spectators. The stadium will be built with a retractable roof. Green Point Stadium is within walking of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.

The Green Point Stadium will host six first round games, one second round, one quarter final and one semi-final game during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Free State Stadium – Bloemfontein

The Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein was upgraded in advance of the 1995 Rugby World Cup. The stadium will be upgraded with a third tier to increase the capacity to 45 000.

The stadium is situated only a few minutes drive from proposed FIFA™ and team hotels. Ample parking is provided. The Free State Stadium will host five first round games and one second round game.

Moses Mabhida Stadium – Durban

The Mabhida Stadium is situated in Durban, KwaZulu Natal. The stadium is located adjacent the ABSA Stadium in the Kings Park Sporting grounds. The Mabhida Stadium is named after a hero of the working class. The stadium has a planned capacity of 70 000 seats.

The Mabhida Stadium will host five group games, one second round game, one quarter final and a semi-final game during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

This is an asset from which every resident will benefit. During this period accommodation will be a talking point. There are great opportunities for hotels, guesthouse and rental properties to accommodate the expected influx of soccer enthusiasts.

Mbombela Stadium – Nelspruit

The Mbombela Stadium was built just seven kilometres north of Nelspruit in Mpumalanga. The stadium has a capacity of 40 000 and was designed to be used beyond the 2010 Soccer World Cup.

The stadium will host both first round and second round games. Nelspruit is near the Kruger National Park and the closest airport is 12 kilometres away. The name Mbombela means ‘many people together in a small space’.

Peter Mokaba Stadium – Polokwane

The Peter Mokaba Stadium is situated in Polokwane (also known as Pietersburg) the capital of Limpopo, South Africa. Polokwane is part of the Northern Province.This World Cup Stadium is being built next to the old stadium. The Peter Mokaba Stadium is named after the late Peter Mokaba.

The Peter Mokaba Stadium has a capacity of 46 000. The stadium is part of the Peter Mokaba Sports Complex and will be a host of the 2010 FIFA™ World Cup. It currently serves as a football stadium and as an international athletics venue. The Stadium will host first round and second round games.

Nelson Mandela Stadium – Port Elizabeth

The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is situated in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, on South Africa’s south-east coastline. The Nelson Mandela Stadium will have a capacity of 49 000.

The stadium will host first round games, second round games and one quarter final game during the 2010 World Cup Tournament. The Nelson Mandela Stadium in Port Elizabeth is located two kilometres from the coast and will be offering a new headquarters for sport in the Eastern Cape.

Loftus Versveld Stadium – Pretoria

The Loftus Versveld Stadium is situated 2 kilometres from the city centre of Pretoria in the heart of the Pretoria/Tswane municipality. Pretoria is part of the greater Gauteng metropolitan area.

The Stadium is the home ground of the Sundowns Football Club, one of South Africa’s premiere professional clubs. Was named in memory of a leading sports administrator, Mr Loftus Versfeld. The Loftus Versveld Stadium has a capacity of 45 000 and will host first round games and second round games during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Royal Bafokeng Stadium – Rustenburg

Only minor renovations will be required to bring the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace in line with requirements for a stadium able to host first and second round matches for the FIFA™ World Cup in 2010. (Seating capacity to be increased to just over 40,000).

The Royal Bafokeng Stadium is located in Rustenburg in the North West Province. The capacity of the stadium will be increased to 40 000. The Sadium will host four first round games and one second round game during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Tournament. Extensive parking facilities are provided.