NAME: Durban Stadium - CITY: Durban - SEATS: 70,000
The brand new Moses Mabhida Stadium is located in the city of Durban, and is scheduled to host one of the semifinals of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. This impressive stadium is designed after the flag of South Africa, with a 350 meter arch that symbolizes the unity and diversity of the nation. There is even a cable car on the arch itself, offering breathtaking views of the stadium, the city and its surroundings from almost 110 meters high. And with a comfortable capacity of 70 thousand spectators, Durban Stadium is one of the best new stadiums in South Africa.
NAME: Ellis Park Stadium - CITY: Johannesburg - SEATS: 62,000
Ellis Park Stadium was built in 1928 and has already been the home to many great sporting events for South Africa. Located in the largest city of the nation Johannesburg, Ellis Park Stadium was renovated in 1982 and again recently upgraded to get ready for the 2010 Fifa World Cup. Ellis Park Stadium holds a special place in the heart of South African people because it was this stadium where in 1995 the national rugby team won the World Cup after beating New Zealand in the final game. This amazing story is portrayed in the Invictus movie starring Morgan Freeman that is available now.
NAME: Free State Stadium - CITY: Bloemfontein - SEATS: 48,000
Free State Stadium was first built in 1952 and has been recently given a new look for the 2010 World Cup. The stadium’s seating capacity has also been upgraded from 38 to 48 thousands seats to accommodate more spectators. Free State Stadium is the permanent home to the Free State Cheetahs, the Central Cheetahs, and the local football team of Bloemfontein Celtic who play in the South African Premier Soccer League. The natives of the city of Bloemfontein are well known across the globe for their passion in sports and all games scheduled here will definitely attract a big crowd.
NAME: Green Point Stadium - CITY: Cape Town - SEATS: 66,000
Green Point Stadium is a newly built stadium located in the legislative capital of South Africa, Cape Town. Green Point Stadium will be the host for one of the two semi-final matches of the FIFA World Cup. Built in the best area of Cape Town, the stadium is right next to the Ocean and close to all public transportation. Green Point used to be an 18,000 seat multi-purpose stadium, but was demolished in 2007 to be upgraded for the football event of the year. It has already hosted some huge music concerts including U2, Michael Jackson and Metallica.
NAME: Loftus Versfeld Stadium - CITY: Pretoria - SEATS: 50,000
Loftus Versfeld Stadium is one of the oldest stadiums in South Africa, welcoming major sporting events since 1903. The stadium was named after Robert Owen Loftus Versfeld, the founder of organized sports in Pretoria, and had only 2000 seats when it was first built. The stadium has undergone some major renovations on several occasions, and has a new roof and parking facilities in place for the 2010 Fifa World Cup. Loftus Versfeld is the home of the Super 14 rugby team the Bulls, and has hosted some big concerts like Celine Dion, UB40 and Robbie Williams.
