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.
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.
Facts:
Name: Royal Bafokeng
City: Rustenburg
Built: 1999
Construction: minor upgrade
Construction: 2010
Gross Capacity: 42 000
Name: Royal Bafokeng
City: Rustenburg
Built: 1999
Construction: minor upgrade
Construction: 2010
Gross Capacity: 42 000
Matches:
12 June - 20:30 Group C England vs USA
15 June - 13:30 Group F New Zealand vs Slovakia
19 June - 16:00 Group D Ghana vs Australia
22 June - 16:00 Group A Mexico vs Uruguay
24 June - 20:30 Group E Denmark vs Japan
26 June - 20:30 Round of 161C-2D
