- Name:Free State Stadium
- Capacity:48000
- Address: Free State Stadium
Bloemfontein
South Africa
Stadium Information
Free State Stadium (also known as Vodacom Park) is one of the official World Cup stadiums for South Africa 2010
The Free State Stadium, also known as Vodacom Park, is a stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, used for rugby union, as well as football.
In advance of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, a second tier was added to the main grandstand on the western side of the ground, increasing the net capacity from 36,538 to 45,000. Additionally, new turnstiles were be erected, the floodlights upgraded, electronic scoreboards installed, the sound system revamped to the required standards, CCTV and the media facilities improved.
Bloemfontein received R221 million to upgrade the stadium. Though cost estimates were at R245 million, the city decided to stand in for the R24m shortfall. Tenders were advertised in February & March 2007. Upgrade work started in July 2007.
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