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Johannesburg Stadium is a stadium, in the Doornfontein suburb of Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa. The stadium has a sweeping roof and can accommodate 37,500 people. It was originally built as an athletics stadium, but also hosted football and rugby matches.
First National Bank Stadium or simply FNB Stadium (Afrikaans: ENB-stadion), also known as Soccer City (Afrikaans: Sokkerstad) and The Calabash, is an association football (soccer) and Rugby union stadium located in Nasrec, bordering the Soweto area of Johannesburg, South Africa.
Learn about the history, capacity, and location of FNB Stadium, also known as Soccer City, the home of Kaizer Chiefs FC and the 2010 World Cup venue. Find out how to get tickets, book tours, and see photos of the stadium.
FNB Stadium has played host to some of the biggest, most memorable and most popular sports and music events South Africa has ever seen.
21 Okt 2009 · FNB Stadium – stadium description. South Africa’s largest stadium was built in 1989 between Soweto and Johannesburg, in a well commuted industrial area. Upon opening it was able to hold over 80,000 people, vast majority of whom were seated in a deep sunken bowl.
8 Jan 2024 · Learn about the history and significance of the FNB Stadium, also known as The Calabash, in Johannesburg. The venue has hosted political rallies, funerals, concerts and football matches, including Nelson Mandela's memorial service and the 2010 World Cup.
When to visit. How to get here. The multi-purpose FNB Stadium also offers a variety of smaller venue options for corporate and private events, as well as live music concerts. Many international artists have performed at the stadium including U2, Coldplay, Lady Gaga, Linkin Park, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Rihanna.
