Mbombela Stadium
The Mbombela Stadium was constructed approximately seven kilometers north of Nelspruit in Mpumalanga. The 44,000 capacity venue is the first world-class sports venue to be built in the Mpumulanga province, and will feature a unique cantilevered roof hung from 18 giraffe-shaped supports.
The stadium is multi-purpose and can host many different sporting events as well as adapt to an entertainment and exhibition venue. It has the distinction of being the first venue to be completed for South Africa 2010 on schedule.
The stadium will host four first round group stage matches.
Stadium capacity: 46,000
Built: 2009
Cost: R 1.05 Billion
Architect: R&L Architects
Surface: Grass
South Africa 2010 Matches and Dates:
Wednesday, 16 June 2010 - Group H (13:30 local)
Sunday, 20 June 2010 - Group F (16:00 local)
Wednesday, 23 June 2010 - Group D (20:30 local)
Friday, 25 June 2010 - Group G (16:00 local)
source:wc2010
No comments:
Post a Comment