Ellis Park Stadium (Coca-Cola Park)
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.
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The ground was given a significant face-lift before the Confederations Cup finals and now seats 62,000 fans, increasing its capacity by almost nine per cent from the previous 57 000.
Ellis Park was first built in 1928 as a rugby union stadium. It was demolished and rebuilt in 1982, again exclusively for rugby. It was named after JD Ellis, a Johannesburg city councilor who approved the use of the land for a stadium, setting aside a full 13 acres.
The ground will always occupy a special place in the hearts of the country's sporting fans after the South African rugby team shocked New Zealand to lift the 1995 Rugby World Cup trophy soon after being allowed back onto the world sporting stage. It was a moment that brought the people of South Africa together in celebration as the iconic scenes of Nelson Mandela holding aloft the trophy at Ellis Park were beamed around the world.
The largest piece of construction has been the new tier on the north stand which has increased the seating capacity to 62,000. With state-of-the-art media facilities, team whirlpools, top-class VIP areas for dignitaries, accessibility for disabled fans, a new pitch and a top-notch audio-visual setup to keep the fans informed during the game, no one will be left disappointed.
Ellis Park is home to one of the country's most popular club, Orlando Pirates FC.
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FACTS
Name: Ellis Park Stadium
City: Johannesburg
Built: 1982
Construction: minor upgrade
Construction Completion: 2009
Gross Capacity: 61 000
SCHEDULED MATCHES
| Date - Time |
Stage |
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| 12 June - 16:00 |
Group B |
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Argentina |
1-0 |
Nigeria |
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| 15 June - 20:30 |
Group G |
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Brazil |
2-1 |
Korea DPR |
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| 18 June - 16:00 |
Group C |
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Slovenia |
2-2 |
USA |
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| 21 June - 20:30 |
Group H |
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Spain |
2-0 |
Honduras |
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| 24 June - 16:00 |
Group F |
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Slovakia |
3-2 |
Italy |
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| 28 June - 20:30 |
Round of 16 |
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Brazil |
3-0 |
Chile |
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| 03 July - 20:30 |
Quarterfinals |
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Paraguay |
0-1 |
Spain |
Restaurants near the stadium
PARK AND RIDE FACILITIES
Ellis Park can be reached by commuter rail. The Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) system will run from Soweto, the Joburg CBD and the northern suburbs. There will also be a shuttle service from OR Tambo Airport.
Park and Ride
- Wits Campus, Enoch Sontonga Avenue, Braamfontein
- Gold Reef, Data Crescent, Ormonde
- Bez Valley, Marcia Street, Observatory
Park and Walk
Athlone Boys, No 70 Bezuidenhout Avenue, 3rd and 4th Street, Bezuidenhout
