Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Loftus Versfeld Stadium, situated in Tshwane/ Pretoria, is one of the oldest stadiums in South Africa. The stadium has been used for major sporting events since 1903, and the first concrete structure, which could accommodate only 2,000 spectators, was built by the City Council of Pretoria in 1923.
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Since 1948 it has undergone perennial upgrades. It has been used for both rugby and football matches and is home to one of the country's top rugby teams, the Blue Bulls.
Loftus Versfeld is in the heart of Tshwane/Pretoria and currently has a seating capacity of 50,000. It has hosted many significant matches including during the 1995 Rugby World Cup and 1996 CAF African Cup of Nations. It is now used by Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United as their home ground.
South Africa's national team, Bafana Bafana, achieved its first ever victory over a European side at this venue when they beat Sweden 1-0 in 1999.
FACTS
Stadium: Loftus Versfeld
City: Tshwane/Pretoria
Built: 1906
Construction: upgrade
Completion: 2008
Gross Capacity: 50 000
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SCHEDULED MATCHES
| Date - Time |
Stage |
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| 13 June - 16:00 |
Group D |
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Serbia |
0-1 |
Ghana |
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| 16 June - 20:30 |
Group A |
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South Africa |
0-3 |
Uruguay |
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| 19 June - 20:30 |
Group E |
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Cameroon |
1-2 |
Denmark |
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| 23 June - 16:00 |
Group C |
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USA |
1-0 |
Algeria |
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| 25 June - 20:30 |
Group H |
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Chile |
1-2 |
Spain |
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| 29 June - 16:00 |
Round of 16 |
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Paraguay |
0-0 (5-3P) |
Japan |
PARK AND RIDE FACILITIES
A rail service, run by Metrorail, will run to the stadium directly. A long distance and partial bus system will run to one of the park and ride centres.
Park and Ride
- Pretoria Sport Union, Totius Street
- Sports Campus, University of Pretoria, South Street Extension
Park and Walk
- Pretoria Technical High School Corner of Park and Wessels Street
Restaurants near the stadium
