Royal Bafokeng Stadium
The Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace is one of the stadiums for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. The stadium is named after the Bafokeng people who live in the area.
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In 1999, the Bafokeng won a legal battle, which entitled them to 20% on the platinum which is mined on their historical land. Hence, they have shares in platinum mining in the area. Upon completion, the stadium will seat 42 000.
The South African national team played a FIFA World Cup qualifying game against Bakino Faso in 2001, and won 2-1. It has been host to many Premier Soccer League games despite Rustenburg not having its own team.
The stadium is only a 25 minute drive to Sun City and 30 minutes to the Pilansberg. It is 12 kilometers from the Rustenburg city centre.
FACTS
Name: Royal Bafokeng
City: Rustenburg
Built: 1999
Construction: minor upgrade
Construction: 2010
Gross Capacity: 42 000
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SCHEDULED MATCHES
| Date - Time |
Stage |
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| 12 June - 20:30 |
Group C |
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England |
1-1 |
USA |
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| 15 June - 13:30 |
Group F |
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New Zealand |
1-1 |
Slovakia |
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| 19 June - 16:00 |
Group D |
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Ghana |
1-1 |
Australia |
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| 22 June - 16:00 |
Group A |
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Mexico |
0-1 |
Uruguay |
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| 24 June - 20:30 |
Group E |
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Denmark |
1-3 |
Japan |
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| 26 June - 20:30 |
Round of 16 |
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USA |
1-2 |
Ghana |
Restaurants near the stadium
PARK AND RIDE FACILITIES
The city has made provision for a long distance bus service to the stadium and supporters will be able to arrive in Royal Bafokeng and walk to their seats.
Park and Ride
- Phokeng East
- Phokeng North
- R104 North
- R104 South
