Cape Town Stadium

Cape Town Stadium - 2010 South Africa The Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town is a $285 million venue constructed specifically for hosting 2010 Football World Cup matches. The new 68,000 capacity stadium is built on the site of the Old Green Point Stadium and is positioned in close proximity to Cape Town’s central business district, as well as the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront – a local tourism hub equipped with dozens of restaurants and bars.

The Cape Town Stadium, which some have labeled the African Renaissance Stadium, is destined to be one of the most advanced football stadiums in the world, and will feature dozens of innovative design features, including special acoustic and light-reflecting properties that will enhance spectators experience of watching World Cup Football.

The Cape Town Stadium will be operated by the same company that runs the Stade de France in Paris.

2010 Football World Cup Matches

The Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town is scheduled to host 8 Football World Cup matches in 2010, including 5 first round fixtures, a second round match, one quarterfinal and one of the semi-finals. The venue is ideally located in the heart of Cape Town and will be easily accessible via pedestrian routes, the rapid transit bus system or private transport.

Kickoff	Fixture	Venue
Fri June 11th, 20:30	Uruguay v France	Cape Town Stadium
Mon June 14th, 20:30	Italy v New Zealand	Cape Town Stadium
Fri June 18th, 20:30	England v Algeria	Cape Town Stadium
Mon June 21st, 13:30	Portugal v North Korea	Cape Town Stadium
Thurs June 24th, 20:30	Denmark v Holland	Cape Town Stadium