Football Stadiums in South Africa

Top 7 biggest football stadiums in South Africa by capacity

Stadium name	Capacity	Location	Team	Opened	Notable events	Unique facts
FNB Stadium (Soccer City)	94,736	Johannesburg	Kaizer Chiefs F.C.	1989	2010 FIFA World Cup Final	Largest stadium in Africa
Moses Mabhida Stadium	62,760	Durban	AmaZulu F.C.	2009	2010 FIFA World Cup	Features a 106m arch and SkyCar
Cape Town Stadium	55,000	Cape Town	Cape Town City F.C.	2009	2010 FIFA World Cup	Designed to resemble a bowl with a roof
Loftus Versfeld Stadium	51,762	Pretoria	Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.	1923	2010 FIFA World Cup	One of the oldest stadiums in South Africa
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium	46,000	Port Elizabeth	Chippa United F.C.	2009	2010 FIFA World Cup	First newly-built stadium for the 2010 World Cup
Peter Mokaba Stadium	41,733	Polokwane	Polokwane City F.C.	2010	2010 FIFA World Cup	Design inspired by the locally iconic Baobab tree
Orlando Stadium	40,000	Soweto, Johannesburg	Orlando Pirates F.C.	1959	2010 FIFA World Cup training venue	Nicknamed "The Mecca of South African Football"

The FNB Stadium, also known as Soccer City, is not only the largest stadium in South Africa but in all of Africa.
Many of these stadiums were either built or significantly renovated for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the first World Cup held on African soil.
The Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban features a unique 106-meter arch that spans the entire stadium, with a viewing platform at the top.
The Cape Town Stadium’s design was carefully considered to complement the city’s stunning landscape, including Table Mountain.
Loftus Versfeld Stadium, while primarily used for football now, has a rich history of hosting various sports including rugby and cricket.