Stadium

Ellis Park Stadium Okdwitya Karina Sari - World Cup 2010

Stadium Data
Name Ellis Park Stadium
Johannesburg City
Built 1928
Completely restored
2009
Capacity 61,000

Was first built in 1928 as a rugby stadium, Ellis Park stadium is one of pride and the most modern South African owned. The stadium was destroyed and re-built in 1982 and again as the stadium exclusively for rugby matches.

Ellis Park was the name used for the honor JD Ellis, a Johannesburg city council members who approved the development of land for the stadium is now used for football matches and football.

Located in the heart of the gold mining town of Johannesburg, Ellis Park has made history by holding a number of great matches including the 2009 Confederations Cup final between Brazil versus the United States. This stadium is also in South Africa had won the Rugby World Cup trophy in 1995 after allowed to return to the world sports stage.

However, there are heartbreaking stories etched into the history books stadiums that now more popularly called the Coca-Cola Park. Eight years ago, there was a soccer riot between the host Orlando Pirates against Kaizer Chief's claimed 42 lives. Ellis Park tragedy was a tragedy of history's greatest football country.

Forget the bitter memories. Ellis Park Stadium is now ready for the biggest football wide celebration in 2010. Seriousness has been shown with the addition of 5000 seats made before Konferedasi Cup place so that the stadium is now a capacity of 62,000 spectators.

A series of facilities owned this stadium will not be guaranteed to make the audience disappointed. Among other facilities for a modern press, whirlpool team, a special area for the guests of honor class, accessibility to people with disabilities, a new field and audi-visual equipment that continues to provide advanced information to the fans during the game.