Stadiums

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Working on the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.

South Africa’s 2010 FIFA World Cup™ stadiums

South Africa’s 10 2010 FIFA World Cup™ stadiums are interwoven with distinctly African cultural and natural symbols. Calabashes, baobab trees and wildlife are among the themes.

Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg

Ellis Park Stadium starred in the opening and closing games of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. The stadium is now ready for the real deal – the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth.

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth

Contrary to expectations, the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium was the first new 2010 FIFA World Cup™ stadium to be completed. It has been much acclaimed since.

Outside Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.

Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria

Over a century old, Loftus Versfeld Stadium has kept pace with sports field standards, thanks to regular upgrades. The latest renovations leave it 2010 FIFA World Cup™ ready.

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Soccer City, Soweto

It begins and ends here – Soweto’s stunning Soccer City will be the site of the 2010 FIFA World Cup’s™ opening ceremony and final match.

Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane

The new Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo, features great facilities and a design inspired by the baobab tree that is found throughout the province.

Mbombela Stadium, Mbombela

Located in the former Nelspruit (now Mbombela), Mbombela Stadium presents spectators with the chance to combine game-viewing with soccer during their stay.

Green Point Stadium, Cape Town

Between the suburbs of Green Point and Sea Point, Cape Town’s 2010 FIFA World Cup™ stadium is transforming the city’s skyline and the lives of its football-crazy residents.