2010 Fifa World Cup™

Ready to welcome the world

As the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ draws closer, the sense of excitement in the Mother City is almost palpable. The city and its people have been doing their utmost to ensure that Cape Town is ready to welcome the world to its shores for the big event.

Tickets

There are a number of ways to buy tickets for World Cup matches, depending on whether you’re a resident of South Africa or an international soccer fan.

Download this PDF for all you need to know about World Cup tickets.

Cape Town Stadium

The new Cape Town Stadium, scheduled for completion in December 2009, has taken an impressive 33 months to complete and can hold 68 000 soccer fans.

Download this PDF for more detailed information about the Cape Town Stadium.

Safety and security

Careful plans are being implemented by the South African Police Service, disaster management teams, traffic law enforcement, emergency services, fire and rescue services and metropolitan police services to ensure the safety of soccer fans during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.

Download this PDF for more details on these safety plans as well as safety tips for tourists.

2010 match schedule

Download a PDF of all 2010 FIFA World Cup™ matches (including the cities and stadiums where they will be played).

Fan parks

A number of fan parks will be set up in Cape Town in 2010 where fans will be able to watch the matches on large screens and enjoy the vibe even if they aren’t in the actual stadium. There will be plenty of entertainment both before and after matches, making sure that fans stay entertained regardless of the outcome of the matches.

The main Cape Town fan park for the World Cup will be Grand Parade, with a capacity of 28 000. This fan park will have a fan walk running from Cape Town Station through to Riebeeck Street and Somerset Road, all the way to Cape Town Stadium.