2010 - Stadiums

Stadiums

Official host city for the 2010 FIFA World Cup^TM

Stadiums

You’re going to get to know Joburg’s stadiums really well. But I’ve done a bit of the legwork for you and found out some info on the big stadiums being used for games, and on the training fields too.

Jozi’s top football facilities

With some of the finest facilities on the African continent, Johannesburg is more than ready and able to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.

Dream job for stadium worker

Meet Johannes Sempe, who is part of the construction team making sure that the stadium at Soccer City is ready for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.

Back on the football map

Moeketsi Nkatlo has fond memories of the old Dobsonville Stadium

Dobsonville Stadium has had its ups and downs, but the refurbishment taking place for the World Cup is a high point for football in the community.

Soccer City

Soccer City is the home of South African football.
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Ellis Park

Ellis Park Stadium, in the heart of Joburg, will be a venue for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.
>> Overview
>> History
>>Fast facts

Match venues

Soccer City Stadium
Soccer City is the home of South African football. The opening ceremony and the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ final will take place here.

Where: off Nasrec Road, Nasrec. On the outskirts of Soweto
Capacity: 95 000 seats
Built: 1987
Upgrade: major
Completion: 2009

Ellis Park Stadium
Ellis Park Stadium, in the heart of Joburg, will be a venue for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. In 2010 it will host five round matches, a second round match and a quarter-final in the World Cup tournament.

Where: off Sivewright Drive, New Doornfontein. In Joburg central
Capacity: 61 000 seats
Built: 1928, completely rebuilt in 1982
Upgrade: minor
Completion: 2009

Training venues