Football News - World Cup 2010 Stadium Guide

Football News - World Cup 2010 Stadium Guide

Check out the SoccerBible's comprehensive guide to the World Cup stadiums, these are the venues playing host to the best footballers in the world and doing South Africa proud as the host nation...

Green Point Stadium City: Cape Town Built: New Capacity: 70,000 One of the most artistic football venues in South Africa, the newly-built Green Point Stadium is situated in one of the much sought-after areas in the city of Cape Town. Green Point Stadium is one of the two semi-final venues for the FIFA World Cup.

Durban Stadium City: Durban Built: New Capacity: 70,000 The newly-built Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban will host one of the semi-finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The ground epitomises the architectural innovation on display in South Africa, with its grand arch representing the unity of this sport-loving nation.

Ellis Park Stadium City: Johannesburg Built: 1982 Capacity: 62,000 Ellis Park Stadium is located in the centre of Johannesburg and has hosted many epic sporting events including the final of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup between Brazil and the United States. The ground was given a significant face-lift before the Confederations Cup finals and now seats 62,000 fans.

Soccer City Stadium City: Johannesburg Built: 1987 Capacity: 94,700 One of the most artistic and awe-inspiring football venues on the African continent, the newly-reconstructed Soccer City Stadium will host the first and final matches of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.

Free State Stadium City: Mangaung/Bloemfontein Built: 1952 Capacity: 48,000 Home to some of the country's most fanatical group of supporters, the Free State Stadium is likely to be the centre of attention during the FIFA World Cup. The stadium was given a plush new look for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium City: Port Elizabeth Built: New Capacity: 48,000 The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, set on the shores of the North End Lake is the first football dedicated stadium in the city or surrounding areas. The stadium was completed a year prior to the World Cup kick-off - a major milestone for the city.

Mbombela Stadium City: Nelspruit Built: New Capacity: 46,000 The Mbombela Stadium takes its name from the local municipality which incorporates the city of Nelspruit. Mbombela is siSwati (one of the 11 official languages in South Africa) and literally means 'many people together in a small space.

Peter Mokaba Stadium City: Polokwame Built: New Capacity: 46,000 Named after one of the renowned sons of the struggle and emancipation of South Africa against the apartheid regime, the Peter Mokaba Stadium holds much historical significance in South Africa. Peter Mokaba was born and bred in Polokwane and was renowned for his fighting spirit and for his inspirational leadership.

Loftus Versfeld Stadium City: Tshawane/Pretoria Built:1906 Capacity: 50,000 Loftus Versfeld Stadium, situated in Tshwane/ Pretoria, is one of the oldest stadiums in South Africa. The stadium has been used for major sporting events since 1906.