Royal Bafokeng Stadium
Posted by admin on Dec 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace will host first and second round matches for the FIFA™ World Cup in 2010.
MATCHES AND DATES:
• Saturday, 12 June 2010 – Group C, first-round
• Tuesday, 15 June 2010 – Group F, first-round
• Saturday, 19 June 2010 – Group D, first-round
• Tuesday, 22 June 2010 – Group A, first-round
• Thursday, 24 June 2010 – Group E, first-round
• Saturday, 26...
Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Posted by admin on Dec 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment
In the city of Tshwane (Pretoria), Loftus Versfeld is situated 5 km from the city centre. To qualify for selection as a first and second round venue the floodlights, sound system and scoreboard at Loftus Versfeld were upgraded and designated media areas were constructed in the lower level of the west stand. Loftus is the homeground of the Sundowns Football Club, one of South Africa’s premiere professional clubs. Since...
Nelson Mandela Stadium
Posted by admin on Dec 13, 2009 | 3 Comments
Port Elizabeth has a brand new world-class stadium – the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The five-tier Nelson Mandela Bay stadium has a seating capacity of 44,000 with an additional 4000 temporary seats available for the 2010 Football World Cup.
KEY MATCHES AND DATES:
Saturday, 26 June 2010 – Round of 16
Friday, 2 July 2010 – Quarter Final
Saturday, 10 July 2010 – Third-Place Playoff
Nelson Mandela...
Peter Mokaba Stadium
Posted by admin on Dec 12, 2009 | 4 Comments
The Peter Mokaba Stadium is situated in Polokwane (previously known as Pietersburg), the capital of Limpopo, South Africa. This stadium will be the first world class football venue in the soccer mad province of Limpopo. Four two tier stands bring the seating capacity to 46,000 – a massive increase on the old stadium, which comprises only a main stand and three grass banks.
Matches and Dates:
• Sunday, 13 June...
Mbombela Stadium
Posted by admin on Dec 12, 2009 | 3 Comments
Construction of the new Mbombela Stadium on open land just seven kilometres north of Nelspruit in Mpumalanga is expected to be completed in June 2009. The Mbombela Stadium has been designed to ensure it enjoys a prosperous life beyond the tournament as an adaptable, relevant multi-sport, entertainment and exhibition venue.
MATCHES AND DATES:
• Wednesday, 16 June 2010 – Group H, first-round
• Sunday, 20 June...
Free State Stadium
Posted by admin on Dec 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Situated only a few minutes drive from proposed FIFA™ and team hotels in Bloemfontein, the Free State Stadium is a dedicated sporting environment with ample parking and excellent corporate hospitality. The Free State Stadium will host 5 first-round matches and 1 second-round match of the 2010 World Cup.
MATCHES AND DATES:
• Monday, 14 June 2010 – Group E, first-round
• Thursday, 17 June 2010 – Group...
Green Point Stadium
Posted by admin on Dec 11, 2009 | 2 Comments
The Green Point Stadium in Cape Town will be transformed into a completely new 70 000 seater, all-weather, multi-purpose, environmentally sustainable, modern, technologically advanced, world class Stadium giving expression to the “African Renaissance Stadium” at the juncture betweenTable Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean at the southern tip of Africa.
KEY MATCHES AND DATES:
• Friday, 11 June 2010 – Opening...
Moses Mabhida Stadium
Posted by admin on Dec 10, 2009 | 4 Comments
Located in KwaZulu Natal in the beautiful City of Durban, Moses Mabhida Stadium is named after a hero of the working class. The Moses Mabhida Stadium is located adjacent the ABSA Stadium in the Kings Park Sporting Precinct – a site located in Stamford Hill, is yet to be another world class multi-purpose stadium set to make possible successful history in the making of the 2010 Fifa World Cup.
KEY MATCHES AND DATES:
•...
Ellis Park Stadium
Posted by admin on Dec 10, 2009 | 1 Comment
Ellis Park Stadium is a major football venue in South Africa. It has been ear-marked as a semi-final venue for the 2010 South Africa World Cup. The Stadium underwent major renovations to fullfill all the FIFA™ requirements. New upper tiers were added behind each goal, adding an extra 10 000 seats and bringing the seating capacity to the required 70 000. Ellis Park now meets all requirements as a semi-final match venue.
KEY...
Soccer City Stadium
Posted by admin on Dec 09, 2009 | 17 Comments
Soccer City (also know as the FNB Stadium) is earmarked to host both the opening and final matches of the 2010 Soccer World Cup. Built in 1987, Soccer City has played host to some of the most memorable matches in South Africa’s soccer history.
KEY MATCHES AND DATES:
• Friday, 11 June 2010 – Opening Match
• Sunday, 27 June 2010 – Round of 16
• Friday, 2 July 2010 – Quarter Final
• Sunday, 11...
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