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It’s time to get behind our boys in black and white!
Watching a rugby match in Durban is unlike any other experience. While the game is always fun, there’s a complete vibe around the stadium both before and after the match.
Families arrive to braai in the parking area, with beer gardens and live music making this an epic day out.
The Hollywoodbets Sharks take on Leinster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park this Saturday, 3 October, and plenty is happening before and after the rugby.
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What you should know before heading to the Shark Tank
1. Get there early
The stadium precinct is expected to be busy, so you’re encouraged to arrive early to avoid traffic and make the most of the pre-match atmosphere.
The outer fields will have food and drinks, a Beer and Gin Garden, Big Green Egg braai facilities, kids’ inflatable rides, interactive activations and live music from 1pm.
2. Where to park
You can park on the stadium outer fields, but match day parking costs R220, with tickets bought online or from The Sharks Ticket Office.
You must have a valid parking ticket to enter the precinct, ready with you to show the parking attendants who will direct you to your allocated field and parking space.
No gazebos are permitted, and only gas braais are allowed on the designated parking fields.
3. Where to get picked up afterwards
If you’re getting collected after the match, there are dedicated pick-up and safe zones available on the north side of the stadium at Goble/Jaco Jackson and on the south side at Isiaiah Ntshangase Road.
These areas are clearly signposted, lit and have security in place. Keep an eye on your belongings while waiting for your Uber or lift.
After the match, pedestrian exits are located at Gates A, 9 and J. The other gates are reserved for vehicles.
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4. What can’t you bring in?
The Shark Tank has a fairly strict no-go list. Leave the following at home:
- Beverages
- Food, apart from sealed snacks
- Charcoal braais
- Knives and other sharp objects
- Firearms and weapons
- Fireworks, flares and smoke bombs
- Aerosol cans, pepper spray and mace
- Vuvuzelas, air horns and other noise-making devices
- Musical instruments
- Umbrellas with pointed tips
- Professional cameras or video equipment unless accredited or authorised
- Merchandise intended for sale or distribution
- Anything that could cause disruption or constitute ambush marketing
5. After the whistle
If you’re not quite ready to head home after the final whistle, the party always continues at the Shark Tank!
The outer fields reopen at 8.30pm when the DJ takes over the bandstand, followed by The Parlotones live at 9pm. The bandstand closes at 10.30pm.
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What you need to know
- Match: Hollywoodbets Sharks vs Leinster
- Venue: Hollywoodbets Kings Park, 12 Isaiah Ntshangase Road, Durban
- Date: Saturday, 3 October
- Times: Parking gates from 1pm | Stadium turnstiles from 2pm | Kick-off at 6.30pm
- Tickets: Sharks Rugby | Free for children U3 but they don’t get a seat.
- Live music: Starting at 1pm on outer fields.
- After-party: DJ from 8.30pm | Parlotones from 9pm on outer fields
So grab your black and white, get there early and settle in for a full day of rugby, food, music and Shark Tank energy!
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