Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg
Ellis Park was first built in 1928 and is the iconic ground on which the Springboks upset the All Blacks to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup. The capacity of the stadium has been increased to 62,000 with the construction of a new tier on the north stand. There's a new pitch and state-of-the-art audio-visual system installed to keep you informed during the games.
Note - the stadium is located at New Doornfontein below, but for some reason Google Maps is not highlighting it to you!
Capacity
62,000
Built
1982, but being upgraded for this World Cup.
Location
In New Doornfontein - pretty central.
World Cup 2010 Fixtures
Saturday, 12th June 1.30pm, Game 3 - Group B, Argentina vs. Nigeria
Tuesday, 15th June 8.30pm, Game 14 - Group G, Brazil vs. Korea DPR
Friday, 18th June 4pm, Game 22 - Group C, Slovenia vs. USA
Monday, 21st June 8.30pm, Game 32 - Group H, Spain vs. Honduras
Thursday, 24th June 4pm, Game 41, Group F, Slovakia vs. Italy
Monday, 28th June 8.30pm, Game 54, Round of 16, 1G vs. 2H (winner = 7)
Saturday, 3rd July 8.30pm, Game 60, Quarter Final, 6 vs. 8 (winner = D)
