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Gauteng Stadiums
7 world-class venues, from Africa's largest stadium to iconic cricket grounds
94,736
Largest Capacity
7
Major Venues
3
FIFA World Cup
Lucas Moripe Stadium
(Atteridgeville Super Stadium)
Atteridgeville · City of Tshwane
🏠 Mamelodi Sundowns FC (part-time), SuperSport United FC (historical)
Multi-purpose municipal stadium serving Atteridgeville township in Pretoria West. Used as an official 2010 FIFA World Cup team training venue.
• 2010 FIFA World Cup (official team training venue)
• Premier Soccer League matches
Orlando Stadium
(The House of Legends)
Orlando, Soweto · City of Johannesburg
🏠 Orlando Pirates FC
One of South Africa's most historic football stadiums, built in 1959 in the heart of Soweto. Home ground of Orlando Pirates FC. Comprehensively renovated for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
• 2010 FIFA World Cup (training venue)
• CAF Champions League matches
• Major concerts and community events
SuperSport Park
(The Centurion)
Centurion · City of Tshwane
🏠 Titans Cricket, Pretoria Capitals (SA20)
Centurion's beloved cricket ground with the world-famous N1 highway running past its eastern boundary. Home to the Titans, one of South Africa's most successful domestic teams.
• 2003 Cricket World Cup (group matches)
• SA20 league matches
DP World Wanderers Stadium
(The Bullring)
Illovo · City of Johannesburg
🏠 Imperial Lions, Joburg Super Kings (SA20)
South Africa's premier cricket stadium and the heartbeat of Johannesburg cricket. Built in 1956, The Bullring earned its nickname from the thunderous noise generated by its circular, enclosed design.
• 2003 Cricket World Cup Final
• 2007 ICC World T20 Final
• Annual Boxing Day and New Year Tests
Loftus Versfeld Stadium
(Loftus)
Arcadia · City of Tshwane
🏠 Vodacom Bulls (United Rugby Championship), Mamelodi Sundowns FC
Pretoria's iconic stadium and one of the most atmospheric venues in South African sport. Built in stages from 1906, Loftus Versfeld is the cathedral of South African rugby. The Bulls' home ground is known for its passionate supporters and the unique roar created by its enclosed stands.
• 2010 FIFA World Cup (group and knockout matches)
• 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup
• 1995 Rugby World Cup (South Africa group stage matches)
Emirates Airline Park
(Ellis Park)
Doornfontein · City of Johannesburg
🏠 Emirates Lions (United Rugby Championship), Orlando Pirates FC (occasional)
Historic Johannesburg stadium built in just 8 months, opened with a Springbok vs All Blacks test in June 1928. The most emotionally charged moment in South African rugby occurred here when the Springboks defeated the All Blacks 15–12 to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup Final.
• 1995 Rugby World Cup Final — Springboks defeat All Blacks 15–12
• 2010 FIFA World Cup (group stage matches)
FNB Stadium
(Soccer City / The Calabash)
Nasrec · City of Johannesburg
🏠 Kaizer Chiefs FC, Bafana Bafana (occasional)
Africa's largest stadium at 94,736 seated capacity. The iconic calabash-shaped structure — inspired by traditional African pottery — was comprehensively rebuilt for the 2010 FIFA World Cup at a cost of over R3 billion. Home to Kaizer Chiefs FC.
• 2010 FIFA World Cup Final (Spain 1–0 Netherlands)
• Nelson Mandela first Johannesburg speech after release (1990)
• 2013 Nelson Mandela Memorial Service