Ellis Park Stadium Stadium

Address: Ellis Park Stadium, Corner of Samson and Berea Road, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Website: https://www.sanral.co.za/ (venue info varies)

Hours: Event-based (stadium opens for matches and events; no daily public hours)

Admission: Ticketed events; regular public tours and matches have variable pricing depending on game and seating

Ellis Park Stadium is a major multi-purpose stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, known primarily for rugby union and football. The venue opened in 1928 and has undergone several renovations to host national and international fixtures.

Matchdays draw large crowds for domestic and international rugby and football, and the stadium is equipped with tiered stands and hospitality areas that surround the pitch. Visitors also come for concerts and civic events when the stadium is used as an arena for large-scale performances.

Guided access is limited outside events, but the stadium’s museum and public displays occasionally open for tours illustrating its sporting history.

Built in 1928, the ground has been modernised multiple times to meet international hosting standards and to improve spectator facilities. The stadium is best known internationally for hosting the 1995 Rugby World Cup final and for staging matches during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Ellis Park sits in the New Doornfontein area of Johannesburg, roughly east of the city centre, and is served by local transport links for event traffic.

• Events history: Opened in 1928 and regularly renovated since then, the stadium has hosted major rugby and football matches including the 1995 Rugby World Cup final and fixtures during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
• Capacity: Seating capacity is approximately 62,000 for major matches, making it one of Johannesburg’s larger stadiums for international sport and concerts.

What to See#

• Main pitch: The playing surface and pitch area used for rugby and football fixtures, surrounded by spectator stands on all four sides.
• North, South, East and West stands: Multiple spectator stands and corporate hospitality areas that were added or modernised during 20th-century renovations to increase capacity and amenities.
• Player and hospitality facilities: Facilities for teams and officials including locker rooms, media areas and hospitality suites that support international matches and large events.

Ellis Park is located near the Johannesburg CBD and is accessible by car and taxi; public transit options include buses and Minibus taxis. From Sandton or Park Station area, taxis and ride-hailing services are common on match days.

• If attending a rugby or soccer match, buy tickets in advance - large events sell out rapidly.
• Use public transport (Gautrain + bus/taxi) on match days to avoid long parking waits; road congestion is significant before and after events.
• Check the stadium schedule and local safety advisories - security is strict on big-match days.