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The United Rugby Championship (URC) is in full swing, with the Stormers set to take on the Sharks at the DHL Stadium this Saturday.
If you're a regular rugby super fan, you know the drill. If you're visiting the Mother City, well be forewarned that the surrounding neighbourhood of Green Point is about to be very busy as more than 40,000 fans move in, and add to the summer season Waterfront bustle.
The City has arranged shuttles, parking options, and a few workarounds to help you avoid congestion.
SEE: Cape Town Stadium Rugby Guide: Best Spots for Pre- and Post-Match Bites
Time Out Tip: Want to catch a glimpse or even a pic with the Stormers? They will get off the team bus at Fritz Sonnenberg Road across from the athletics stadium at 5.55pm.
The beer garden will be open from 4.30pm, with Red Bull DJ Phil playing live, along with food trucks and activations for fans inside the stadium. DJ Ready D will play in the Beer Garden post-match. Don't miss the Heart FM DJ playing pre-match on the north side of the stadium and the Clover Kids Zone with added activations around the stadium for the whole family to enjoy.
Also note that all stadium bars and food outlets are migrating to a cashless system, so make sure you have a card to pay for refreshments.
Getting to the stadium
Stadium gates open at 16h30, with kick-off set for 7.30pm. Expect big crowds, loud gees and a packed Green Point precinct from early afternoon. Aim to be in the stadium no later than 5.30pm.
As always with major stadium events, the simplest advice stands: if you can, leave the car at home. Or at least park in the CBD and let public transport do the hard work.
There's a free MyCiTi shuttle service for ticket holders, running between the Civic Centre, Thibault Square and the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) straight to the stadium. The shuttle starts operating at 2:30pm, and the last buses will leave the stadium and Green Point precinct at 10pm.
At the CTICC, shuttles depart from the City Sightseeing bus stop near Entrance 3 on Walter Sisulu Avenue. About 1,000 paid parking bays are available at the CTICC, with parking opening at 2pm. Online booking is available if you want to lock in a spot and skip the stress.
Standard MyCiTi routes operate as usual, so the easiest option is to ride into the CBD and connect to the event shuttle from there.
Parking options
If you're driving into the city centre, the City of Cape Town will open designated parking areas for ticket holders from 2pm. These bays, accessed via incoming Hertzog Boulevard and Civic Road, are available on a first-come, first-served basis and close at 10.30pm.
Paid parking is also available at:
- The CTICC
- Parkalot on Jack Craig Street
- Harbour Arch on Harbour Arch Boulevard
Good news for late planners: off-street parking in the CBD is free from 1pm on Saturdays.
Road congestion around Green Point
Residents and motorists should expect disruptions in and around the stadium precinct. The following roads will be impacted from 6pm until after the game:
- Fritz Sonnenberg Road
- Stephan Way
- Vlei Road
- Granger Bay Boulevard
If Green Point is on your route for any other reason besides the game, allow extra travel time or, better yet, reroute entirely.
Can't make it to the stadium for the live match? Check out this guide on where to watch the rugby match live in the Mother City.
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