The Free State Stadium was upgraded from a capacity of 38,000 to 45,000 during the refurbishments. The stadium has hosted numerous major football and rugby union matches, including the memorable semi-final match between Spain and USA
Facts
Stadium: Free State
City: Mangaung / Bloemfontein
Built: 1952
Construction: medium upgrade
Completion: 2008
Gross Capacity (after upgrade): 45,058
Matches
Match Date – Time Stage
10 14 June – 16:00 Group E Japan vCameroon
19 17 June – 16:00 Group B Greece v Nigeria
27 20 June – 13:30 Group F Slovakia v Paraguay
34 22 June – 16:00 Group A France v South Africa
48 25 June – 20:30 Group H Switzerland v Honduras
51 27 June – 16:00 Round of 16 1D v 2C
