Accommodation near Soccer City - 2
Soccer City, which is officially known as the FNB Stadium, is located in Nasrec, a suburb in the sprawling Soweto township to the south of Johannesburg. It was built in 1989 and naming rights were immediately sold to First National Bank. In those days, the stadium had the capacity for 80 000 people, but today, after extensive upgrades, it can hold 94 736. This makes Soccer City the largest stadium in Africa.
The afore mentioned upgrades were done in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which was hosted in South Africa. Given the volumes of people expected and the high profile nature of the event, the high sums of money spent on the project were deemed worth it and many sports teams and their spectators benefit from the renovations.
Some of the changes done to the original stadium include the addition of new change rooms and new floodlights, an adaptation of the bottom tier of seating to provide a better sight line an extension of the top tier and the addition of 2 new executive suites. They also added an encircling roof, which sealed the design vision inspired by a calabash – the African fruit which is often dried and used as a gourd. This design sparked the stadium’s third nickname- the Calabash. The second nickname, Soccer City, came about because of FIFA’s strict rules prohibiting sponsor naming for any of the Soccer World Cup venues.
Soccer City or the FNB Stadium is primarily used for soccer these days, although during the course of its life it has hosted many significant events, from Nelson Mandela’s first speech in Johannesburg after his release, to Chris Hani’s funeral and the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final. It is the home turf of the Johannesburg soccer team, the Kaiser Chiefs so regularly sees both local and international soccer matches. Soccer City has also hosted a few rugby matches in its day and regularly acts as a venue for big live music acts such as U2, Lady Gaga, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Justin Bieber.
Free Accommodation Winner
Bryan Kirby Smith won a booking to the value of R26250 at Villa Flamenco No. 16
feels great first prize that i have ever won
How can you Win Free Accommodation?
Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.
6.6 km
22 on ayr is a comfortable, convenient self catering guesthouse in Meldene – on the edge of Melville, Johannesburg. We are within very short walking distance of shops, banks, restaurants, medical and ... More Info
6.7 km
Close to Gold reef city, Soweto tours, Nasrec, Soccer City, City center, Maboneng. Very close to all highways to Vereeniging, Alberton and Randburg
The cottage can accommodate up to 4 guests and co... More Info
6.8 km
A light, white, open-plan space, motel mi pi chi is the ideal little sanctum to retreat to after a day of Johannesburg frenzy.
The motel is the lovechild of Nicky rofail, whose humour and poppy inv... More Info
6.8 km
PARTICIPANT
Get your stay for free!
Situated in Melville, Johannesburg, The Melville Quarters offers guests a choice of stylish self-catering accommodation, ideally located for business travellers, students or holidaymakers. Individuall... More Info
6.8 km
The Bannister Hotel is a stylish and friendly hotel situated in the heart of Braamfontein, one of Johannesburg’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.
WHERE ARE WE?
The hotel is less than a kilometer f... More Info
6.9 km
Whitehouse Guesthouse is located in Richmond, the heart of trendy Melville in Johannesburg, situated at close proximity to Netcare Milpark Hospital, the SABC, Media 24 Park, Wits University, Universit... More Info
6.9 km
Discover your ideal getaway at Adhara Hotel, where modern amenities meet cosy accommodations. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, secure parking, and 24-hour front desk service to ensure your stay is seamless ... More Info
6.9 km
Owned and managed by the owners of Melville’s renowned Lucky Bean, the restaurant formerly known as Soulsa, exceptional hospitality and accommodation is assured. ... More Info
7 km
The Hayat Hotel 94Juta is located in Braamfontein, one of Johannesburg’s most dynamic urban neighbourhoods, especially known for its youthful energy, artsy vibe, and central location. It's an ideal ba... More Info
7 km
Sleep on 7th offers charming units in the Bergbron area. Situated in a peaceful cul-de-sac approximately 1 km from the N1 Highway, just off the Gordon Road exit. It is perfect for guests looking for c... More Info
Looking for a room? Find it here.
Broadcast your accommodation requirements to our database of hotels and lodges.
* This accommodation is only available as a unit. It has been included in these search results as the average price per person based on maximum occupancy falls within the selected price range. However, the price displayed is the full unit price.