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Experience the amazing stadium architecture
Cape Town Stadium tours
Cape Town Stadium during the 2010 FIFA World Cup
© Jimmy Baikovicius
Did you know?
Antolín Alcaraz of Paraguay scored the first international goal at Cape Town Stadium.
Cape Town Stadium, which hosted 8 matches during the 2010 FIFA World Cup under the name 'Green Point Stadium', is now open for hour-long public tours.
Football fans can now get an inside look into the 68 000-seater stadium and the change rooms where some of the world's biggest stars tied up their boots during Africa's first football World Cup. The tour also takes travellers through the stadium suites, onto the pitch, into the stands, and even into the holding cell, allowing for some excellent photographic opportunities.
Tour guides will happily answer all your questions about the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which should provide interesting insights for those who weren't there for it.
During the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Cape Town Stadium hosted 5 group matches, the Round of 16 knock-out match between Spain and Portugal, the quarter-final between Argentina and Germany, and the semi-final between the Netherlands and Uruguay.
Among the many stars to take grace Cape Town Stadium during the tournament were Thierry Henry, Cristiano Ronaldo, Fernando Torres, Lionel Messi, Miroslav Klose, Wesley Sneijder, Steven Gerrard and Diego Forlàn.
Cape Town was a particularly happy hunting ground for the Netherlands, who beat Cameroon 2-1 during their group match and then overcame Uruguay 3-2 in a thrilling semi-final clash.
Portugal's 7-0 thrashing of Korea DPR in the rain at Cape Town Stadium was one of the biggest ever victory margins in a World Cup match.
Cape Town Stadium, which was built at a cost of around R4.5 billion, has been hailed as an architectural masterpiece and is now one of Cape Town's most prominent landmarks. It is certain host many memorable soccer and rugby matches in the years to come.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
Cape Town Stadium Visitor Centre
Tel: +27 (0)21 430 7300 or +27 (0)21 417 0101
Email: visitors@sailstadefrance.co.za
How to get here
Cape Town Stadium is within 30-minutes' walk of the Cape Town CBD, with signposts directing pedestrians along the way. If you don't fancy the walk, you can take a bus or a taxi to Green Point.
Around the area
The stadium is close to the Sea Point beach front, a popular area containing many restaurants and coffee shops.
What will it cost
Tickets are R60 for adults and R30 for pensioners and children younger than 12.
What to eat
There are a number of excellent restaurants in Green Point, several of which are located at the Cape Quarter Lifestyle Centre.