Ellis Park Stadium
Photograph: THEGIFT777 | Ellis Park Stadium, viewed from above in the north west, and the surrounding suburbs.

Ellis Park Stadium

Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg made history in 2005 by becoming the first black-owned stadium in South Africa.
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Amy Fraser
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Time Out says

Ellis Park Stadium, located in the heart of Johannesburg, is the iconic home of the Lions (Vodacom United Rugby Championship) and the Fidelity ADT Lions (Carling Currie Cup). Renowned for hosting major sporting events and corporate gatherings, Ellis Park is deeply rooted in South Africa’s sporting history.

Most notably, the stadium was the venue for the historic 1995 Rugby World Cup Final – South Africa’s first major international sporting triumph. In 2005, Ellis Park made further history by becoming the first black-owned stadium in South Africa.

What to expect during your visit:

Ellis Park Stadium has a seating capacity of up to 60,000 spectators. It also boasts:

  • Nine conference venues accommodating up to 1,000 people
  • Executive suites and banqueting facilities
  • Stadium tours, offering a behind-the-scenes experience including a visit to the Ellis Park Rugby Museum

Tour options:

  • Group tours
  • Student tours
  • Private tours

For inquiries and pricing, contact: Natascha Vorster – natascha@ellispark.co.za

Details

Address
Ellis Park Stadium, S Park Ln
New Doornfontein
Johannesburg
2094
Transport:
On-site parking is available.

What’s on

South Africa vs Australia

The world champions are coming to Jozi! The Springboks will take on arch-rivals Australia at Ellis Park Stadium on 16 August, in what promises to be a high-stakes encounter as part of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship. Fresh off their global triumph, the Boks will be looking to dominate on home turf – and there's no better place than the iconic Ellis Park to do it. Tickets start from R525, so act quickly to avoid missing out. Time Out Tip: Bring the gees and rock your Labokbok as you back the boys!  
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