Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg: World Cup 2010 stadium guide
Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg: A guide to Royal Bafokeng Stadium for the Fifa World Cup 2010 in South Africa, from June 11, 2010.
Royal Bafokeng Stadium - Rustenburg Photo: AFP
Located in the village of Phokeng, about 10 miles outside Rustenburg, 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 per cent of the platinum which is mined on their historical land.
Opened in 1999, the stadium - built in a saddle shape to reflect its natural surroundings - has undergone only minor improvements for the Fifa World Cup including the installation of 4,000 extra seats, floodlights, electronic scoreboards and a new PA system.
The stadium is only a 25 minute drive to Sun City and 30 minutes to the Pilansberg Game reserve, while Johannesburg is 90 minutes away by road.
Built: 1999
Capacity: 42,000
Also known as: The Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace.
Famous moment in sporting history: South Africa's September 2006 21-20 defeat of New Zealand's All Blacks; 2009 Confederations Cup venue.
Home of: Platinum Stars FC.
World Cup 2010 games: five group games, one second round game.
Built: 1999
Capacity: 42,000
Also known as: The Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace.
Famous moment in sporting history: South Africa's September 2006 21-20 defeat of New Zealand's All Blacks; 2009 Confederations Cup venue.
Home of: Platinum Stars FC.
World Cup 2010 games: five group games, one second round game.
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