Key facts
| Address | Fritz Sonnenberg Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8051 |
| Capacity | 68,000 seats |
| Build Date | 2008 |
Description
The Cape Town Stadium (African Renaissance Stadium, Green Point Stadium) is located in Cape Town, South Africa. It is a multi-purpose stadium that was open in December of 2009. It was constructed on the site of an old stadium. The Cape Town Stadium was one of the venues chosen for the FIFA World Cup in 2010. The stadium hosted the opening match as well as a semi-final. Since 2010, it has been the home of Ajax Cape Town, which has shared the ground with Cape Town City since 2016. Since 2015, the stadium has also been a venue for the South Africa Sevens rugby tournaments.
The previous stadium was demolished in 2007, and in 2015, the remaining site of it was redeveloped into the Green Point Athletics Stadium that has a capacity of 4,500 seats.
In 2010, the stadium had a capacity of 64,100 to provide enough place for the World Cup. Later, the capacity of the stadium was reduced to 55,000 people, which was achieved by removing temporary seats located on both side of the highest tier. Now, there are club rooms and suites instead of temporary seats. The Cape Town Stadium also has corporate suites as well as other facility, such as medical and training. It is suitable for banqueting and conferencing events.
FAQ
Cape Town Stadium was officially opened on December 14, 2009. It was built specifically for the 2010 FIFA World Cup hosted by South Africa.
The stadium is named after the city it’s located in, Cape Town.
Cape Town Stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 55,000 for sports events. This capacity can be adjusted slightly for different types of events, such as concerts.
The stadium hosts a variety of events including soccer matches, rugby games, and concerts. It is the home ground for Cape Town City FC, a professional soccer team that plays in South Africa’s Premier Soccer League.
Yes, the stadium is located in Green Point, a suburb of Cape Town. It’s situated close to the city center and is easily accessible by public transport, including the MyCiTi bus service. There are also parking facilities available for those who prefer to drive.
One of the most striking features of Cape Town Stadium is its exterior design. The stadium has a unique curved structure covered with noise-reducing cladding, which is designed to resemble the petals of a protea flower, South Africa’s national flower. The roof is made of glass and Teflon-coated fiberglass, which allows natural light to enter while providing cover for spectators.
