Lotus Versfeld Stadium
Situated in Pretoria, the Lotus Versfeld Stadium is one of the oldest stadiums in South Africa, having played host to sporting events since 1903.The first concrete structure was built at the venue in 1923 with a capacity of 2000 spectators but it has undergone perennial upgrades since and currently has a seating capacity of nearly 52,000. To qualify as a first and second round venue for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, floodlights, sound systems and scoreboards were upgraded and designated media areas were constructed.
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Capacity: 51, 762.
First round matches at Lotus Versfeld Stadium:
• Sunday, 13 June 2010 - Serbia vs Ghana
• Tuesday, 15 June 2010 - South Africa vs Uruguay
• Friday, 18 June 2010 - Cameroon vs Denmark
• Wednesday, 23 June 2010 - USA vs Algeria
• Friday, 25 June 2010 - Chile vs Spain