Loftus Versfeld Stadium

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.

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.

Facts:
Stadium: Loftus Versfeld
City: Tshwane / Pretoria
Built: 1906
Construction: upgrade
Completion: 2008
Gross Capacity: 50 000

Matches:
13 June - 16:00 Group D Serbia vs Ghana
16 June - 20:30 Group A South Africa vs Uruguay
19 June - 20:30 Group E Cameroon vs Denmark
23 June - 16:00 Group C USA vs Algeria
25 June - 20:30 Group H Chile vs Spain