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