This will be the kick-off site for the opening and the final match. Home to South African football, Soccer City is the stadium where the 2010 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony and the final will take place. Known as South Africa’s national football stadium, Soccer City was built in 1987, and will accommodate 94 700 people for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 

This is the main match venue for South Africa’s football squad, Bafana Bafana, and also hosts matches between local Soweto club rivals, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.

Key Matches and Dates:
• Friday, 11 June 2010 - Opening Match
• Sunday, 27 June 2010 - Round of 16
• Friday, 2 July 2010 - Quarter Final
• Sunday, 11 July 2010 - Final of the World Cup

First Round Matches at Soccer City Stadium:
• Friday 11 June 2010 - South Africa vs Mexico
• Monday 14 June 2010 - Netherlands vs Denmark
• Thursday 17 June 2010 - Argentina vs Korea Republic
• Sunday 20 June 2010 - Brazil vs Ivory Coast
• Wednesday 23 June 2010 - Ghana vs Germany