The FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup will take place in South Africa during June & July 2010. International attendance levels are expected to be at unprecedented levels and the following information is applicable to Cape Town and much of South Africa during June / July 2010.

Expected Fans in South Africa for FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup

Visitor figures are anticipated as follows for attendance at the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup in South Africa.

The media contingent – 30 000.
Fans attending from beyond Africa – 220 000
Fans from Africa – 180 000
South African football fans – 150 000

Thousands of extra buses have been commissioned for road transport. Fans will divide their time between watching soccer matches and embarking on Cape Town and South African tourism activities.

2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup Fan Parks in Cape Town

Due to the volume of fans expected in Cape Town and South Africa for the soccer world cup in 2010, fan parks will be provided where fans can go to enjoy watching the matches. Entrance to the parks will be free. To avoid large transport infrastructure expense, training venues will also double as public viewing sites.

Location of the FIFA 2010 Fan Parks in Cape Town

The Grand Parade
Somerset West Road
Stellenbosch
Bellville Velodrome
Swartklip
Atlantis
Khayelitsha
Nomzamo Yethu (Hout Bay)

FIFA 2010 Training Facilities in Cape Town

Newlands Rugby Ground UCT Rugby Ground

UWC Soccer Field Bellville Rugby Ground

Stellenbosch Rugby Ground Athlone Stadium

Flights to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Cape Town

Prices are expected to at least double, and to be fully booked & over booked due to the sheer volume of fans arriving to support their football teams.

Huge delays can be expected at the airports themselves as well as with transport to and from the airport.

2010 Accommodation – Cape Town

MATCH has contracted all the major hotel brands. Prices are far higher than normal tourist season. There has been much talk of the shortage of accommodation at most of the hosting cities and it is advisable to book accommodation early if you plan to attend the FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

FIFA World Cup 2010 Car Rental

Hire your car for the World Cup early as rental cars will be scarce during the FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup here in South Africa.

Here’s some Cape Town car rental information.

Road Closures

See the following article Transport To and From the 201 Soccer Stadium in Cape Town

FIFA World Cup Final Draw on 4 December 2009

The pool draw for the FIFA World Cup event will be completed on 4th December 2009. This draw will indicate where the teams will be based. Supporters can then decide where they will spend the duration of the visit to South Africa for the soccer event.

FIFA World Cup 2010 Match Times

Games will be played at: 13h30, 16h00 and 20h30. Travellers must plan two hours travel time to and from tbe stadium and the Fan Parks.

FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa General Recommendations

1. Fans should plan their travel to the FIFA 2010 World Cup carefully. Changing a ticket will be expensive and almost impossible.

2. Travel to and from airports could take up to 3 hours with heavy traffic congestion.

3. Don’t expect that you will be able to find any airport parking rather get a lift to and from the airport.

World Cup Accommodation

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