Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Stadium

Address: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, South Africa

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is a multi-purpose sports stadium in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, constructed for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It is a principal venue for large sporting fixtures and concerts in the region.

The bowl-type stadium seats around 46,000 spectators and was one of the South African stadia selected to host World Cup matches in 2010; it is used for domestic football and rugby matches and for national team fixtures. Support facilities, corporate suites and fan concourses are arranged around the main pitch.

The venue opened in 2010 and has since been used by local clubs and provincial teams, as well as for occasional international fixtures and entertainment events. It sits within the urban area of Gqeberha and is accessible from the city and surrounding suburbs.

• Capacity and use: Built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the stadium has a seating capacity of about 46,000 and hosts football, rugby and large-scale concerts.
• Location note: Located in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), it serves as a major sport and events venue for the Nelson Mandela Bay metropolitan area.

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth). It is within the urban area and typically reached by car or taxi from the city centre in about 10-20 minutes depending on traffic (a few kilometres). On event days there are usually shuttle services and designated parking; municipal taxis and rideshare options are common ways to reach the stadium from elsewhere in the metro area.

• On event days arrive at least an hour early and use official parking or public-transport options to avoid the heavy traffic that builds on approach; check the stadium website for road-closure notices on match or concert days.
• If you won't be attending an event, contact the stadium in advance about guided tours - the museum and behind-the-scenes areas are sometimes open by arrangement and reveal more than a quick exterior visit.
• Combine a stadium visit with the nearby beachfront and Boardwalk precinct in Gqeberha to avoid the immediate post-event crush; many visitors miss the nearby leisure options if they arrive only for a match.