Bloemfontein World Cup 2010 Stadium

In advance of 2010, a second tier will be added to the main grandstand of the Free State Stadium on the western side of the ground, increasing the net capacity beyond the 40,000-mark required for venues to stage first and second round matches.

Additionally, new turnstiles will be erected, the floodlights will be upgraded, electronic scoreboards will be installed and the sound system will be revamped to the required standards.

Group matches to be played in Bloemfontein

• 14th June - 4.00pm: Japan v Cameroon
• 17th June - 4.00pm: Greece v Nigeria
• 20th June - 1.30pm: Slovakia v Paraguay
• 22th June - 4.00pm: France v South Africa
• 25th June - 8.30pm: Switzerland v Honduras

Port Elizabeth World Cup 2010 Stadium

The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will have a capacity of 49,500 and will be a multi purpose facility launched at the World Cup in 2010. for the host city website.

Group matches to be played in Port Elizabeth

• 12th June - 1.30pm: Korea Republic v Greece
• 15th June - 4.00pm: Ivory Coast v Portugal
• 18th June - 1.30pm: Germany v Serbia
• 21st June - 4.00pm: Chile v Switzerland
• 23rd June - 4.00pm: Slovenia v England

Polokwane World Cup 2010 Stadium

The roof over the existing west stand of the Peter Mokaba Stadium will be removed and replaced by a roof that covers the entire western stand of the new Stadium.

An additional 20 rows of seating will be built around the entire stadium to increase capacity to 40,000.

In addition to the structural work, the Peter Mokaba stadium will be provided with first rate equipment, including an electronic scoreboard in the northern stand, new floodlights, a modern sound system and a fire detection and protection system.

Group matches to be played in Polokwane

• 13th June - 1.30pm: Algeria v Slovenia
• 17th June - 8.30pm: France v Mexico
• 22nd June - 8.30pm: Greece v Argentina
• 24th June - 4.00pm: Paraguay v New Zealand

Rustenburg World Cup 2010 Stadium

Only minor renovations will be required to bring the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace into line with requirements for a stadium able to host first and second round matches at the 2010 World Cup. The stadium will have a capacity of just over 40,000.

For 2010, essentially cosmetic measures such as installation of new electronic scoreboards and upgrading of the floodlights and public address system will render the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace ready to welcome the football supporters of the world.

Group matches to be played in Rustenburg

• 12th June - 8.30pm: England v USA
• 15th June - 1:30pm: New Zealand v Slovakia
• 19th June - 4.00pm: Ghana v Australia
• 22th June - 4.00pm: Mexico v Uruguay
• 24th June - 8.30pm: Denmark v Japan

Pretoria World Cup 2010 Stadiums

The main west stand of the Loftus Versfeld stadium was completely rebuilt in 1977, and the other three stands have been rebuilt since, creating an impressive arena, that rises steeply on all sides and incorporates some of the country's finest facilities for corporate hospitality.

Minimal upgrading will be required for the stadium to qualify as a venue for first and second round matches, but the floodlights, sound system and scoreboards will all be improved. The stadium has a capacity of 45,000 and this will probably rise to 50,000 for the World Cup.

Group matches to be played in Pretoria

• 13th June - 4.00pm: Serbia v Ghana
• 16th June - 8.30pm: South Africa v Uruguay
• 19th June - 8.30pm: Cameroon v Denmark
• 23rd June - 4.00pm: USA v Algeria
• 25th June - 8.30pm: Chile v Spain

Nelspruit World Cup 2010 Stadium

Construction of the new Mbombela Stadium on open land just eight kilometres north of Nelspruit will confirm the recently rising fortunes of this far north-eastern corner of South Africa.

The Mbombela Stadium has been designed to ensure it enjoys a prosperous life beyond the tournament as an adaptable, relevant multi-sport, entertainment and exhibition venue.

The stadium will be specifically constructed to ensure that it meets all FIFA Requirements and presents a compact and attractive venue for both first and second round matches with a capacity of just over 40,000.

Group matches to be played in Nelspruit

• 16th June - 1.30pm: Honduras v Chile
• 20th June - 4.00pm: Italy v New Zealand
• 23rd June - 8.30pm: Australia v Serbia
• 25th June - 4.00pm: Korea DPR v Ivory Coast

Durban World Cup 2010 Stadium

Durban will boast the new Moses Mabhida stadium, unveiled on June 15th 2006 at Durban's ICC by KwaZulu-Natal's Premier Sbu Ndebele and eThekwini Mayor Councillor Obed Mlaba.

The stadium will be built on the site of the existing King's Park stadium and has been designed as a first-class multi-purpose sporting facility with a seating capacity of 70,000.

The stadium is named after named after Moses Mabhida, a former General Secretary of the SACP.

Group matches to be played in Durban

• 13th June - 8.30pm: Germany v Australia
• 16th June - 4.00pm: Spain v Switzerland
• 19th June - 1.30pm: Netherlands v Japan
• 22th June - 8.30pm: Nigeria v Korea Republic
• 25th June - 4.00pm: Portugal v Brazil

Cape Town World Cup 2010 Stadium

Cape Town is building a new stadium for the 2010 World Cup in the suburb of Greenpoint, 500 metres from the Atlantic Ocean with Table Mountain as a backdrop.

Upon completion, the stadium should seat 70,000.

Group matches to be played in Cape Town

• 11th June - 8.30pm: Uruguay v France
• 14th June - 8.30pm: Italy v Paraguay
• 18th June - 8.30pm: England v Algeria
• 21st June - 1.30pm: Portugal v Korea DPR
• 24th June - 8.30pm: Cameroon v Netherlands

Johannesburg World Cup 2010 Stadiums

Johannesburg will have two stadiums in the World Cup 2010 and also boasts the opening match, one semi final and the final match of the tournament.

Soccer City is the jewel in South Africa's crown, built in 1987 and with a capacity of 94,700 (excluding Media and VIP's) it is sure to offer a great atmosphere for the lucky few that get tickets and hopefully as the stadium to be used for the first game, provide an excellent springboard for a magnificent tournament.

For 2010, the upper tier will be extended around the stadium, an encircling roof will be constructed, new changing room facilities will be developed and new floodlights will be installed.

World Cup 2010 Stadiums

Five of South Africa's football stadiums will undergo renovations for 2010; Soccer City and Ellis Park in Johannesburg, Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, the Royal Bafokeng stadium and the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.

New stadiums will be built at Nelson Mandela Bay in Port Elizabeth. Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo will be rebuilt, as will King Senzangakhona Stadium in Durban.

Kings Park and Green Point stadium in Cape Town will become completely new multi-sport facilities, Green Point complete with a retractable dome to protect fans and players from the Cape's unpredictable winter weather.

Stadiums

• Johannesburg
• Cape Town
• Durban
• Nelspruit
• Rustenburg
• Pretoria
• Polokwane
• Port Elizabeth
• Bloemfontein

Pots for World Cup 2010 draw created

About an hour ago, FIFA confirmed the seedings for the 2010 World Cup draw that will take place on Friday in Cape Town.

We predicted yesterday where we thought the teams were going to be placed and we were wrong, but we were really close. We thought France would be seeded, but they are not, but England are, which means there is no chance for England to meet other seeded teams.

Groups created and matches for World Cup now set

The draw for the World Cup has just finished in Cape Town and all the games, locations and dates are now set - the World Cup is just around the corner.

Hosts South Africa have a tough group and England will be more than happy. In all likelihood, Fabio Capello is possibly one of the happier managers after the draw. There is no real stand out group and overall, it is set up for a very exciting tournament but not many teams, even England, will fancy they are going to win their group. Maybe, just Brazil.

Looking to tickets for a World Cup match? Be careful and cautious

If you have not yet had success in obtaining tickets via the FIFA website but are determined to get your hands on some tickets for a World Cup match in South Africa next year, our message to you, is be careful and keep trying at FIFA.

It was reported in September that up to 100 websites were selling tickets that don´t exist and as the event gets closer more and more of these websites are going to appear with the same promise of tickets for matches you thought impossible to get.

Cape Town stadium is ready and waiting for some football

The stadium to be used in Cape Town during the 2010 World Cup is now complete and the keys are now firmly in the pocket of Cape Town Executive Mayor Alderman Dan Plato.

“At a special ceremony to mark the completion of one of the world’s most spectacular stadiums, the ‘keys’ will be handed by the main contractors, Murray and Roberts and WBHO, to Cape Town’s Executive Mayor, Alderman Dan Plato,” the city said in a statement last week.