The Coca Cola Park will host five first round matches, a second round match and one of the quarter-finals for the 2010 FIFA world Cup.
This park is home to the Golden Lions, Super 14, Lions, Orlando Pirates Football Club and was formerly known as Ellis Park Stadium. In 1995 rugby fever hit the country with South Africa's hosting of the Rugby World Cup, the biggest event on the global rugby calendar.
Coca-Cola Park was the venue for the Rugby World Cup Final which was played on 24 June 1995. In this spectacular final, between New Zealand and South Africa , Coca-Cola Park and the quality of rugby it represents became the symbol of South Africa's achievement as a nation united.
A modern stadium which boasts international facilities and previously known as Ellis Park was the first black owned stadium in South Africa..
Currently the seating capacity is at 70 000 guests including corporate hospitality suites. This Stadium can cater for all needs, and also includes refreshment stalls licensed pubs which are available to the public at all events.
Key Matches and Dates:
• Monday, 28 June 2010 - Round of 16
• Saturday, 3 July 2010 - Quarter Final
First Round Matches at Ellis Park Stadium:
• Saturday 12 June 2010 - Argentina vs Nigeria
• Tuesday 15 June 2010 - Brazil vs Korea DPR
• Friday 18 June 2010 - Slovenia vs USA
• Monday 21 June 2010 - Spain vs Honduras
• Thursday 24 June 2010 - Slovakia vs Italy