Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein: World Cup 2010 stadium guide
Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein: A guide to Free State Stadium for the Fifa World Cup 2010 in South Africa, from June 11, 2010.
Free State Stadium - Bloemfontein Photo: GETTY IMAGES
Upgraded from 38,000 to 45,000 capacity for the 2009 Confederations Cup with the addition of a second tier to the main grandstand on the ground's western side, Free State Stadium has hosted rugby and football matches since it opened in 1952.
The first major event at the Free State Stadium was the Currie Cup final with Pierre Spies scoring a try to win the match and cup for Northern Transvaal against Orange Free State in 1975. Current occupants Free State Cheetahs (formerly Northern Transvaal) won three consecutive Currie Cups between 2005 and 2007.
A new stadium was built on the site for the 1995 Rugby World Cup, and it hosted the British & Irish Lions in 2009 when they played Free State on their tour of South Africa.
Built: 1952
Capacity: 48,000
Also known as: Vodacom Park Stadium.
Famous moment in sporting history: 2009 Confederations Cup when US beat Spain 2-0; New Zealand beat Japan 145-17 in the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
Home of: Bloemfontein Celtic (football); Free State Cheetahs (Super 14 rugby)
World Cup 2010 games: five group games, one second-round game.
Built: 1952
Capacity: 48,000
Also known as: Vodacom Park Stadium.
Famous moment in sporting history: 2009 Confederations Cup when US beat Spain 2-0; New Zealand beat Japan 145-17 in the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
Home of: Bloemfontein Celtic (football); Free State Cheetahs (Super 14 rugby)
World Cup 2010 games: five group games, one second-round game.
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