The Host Cities

Information on each of the nine Host Cities for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™

Cape Town
Cape Town, at the foot of iconic Table Mountain, is a cosmopolitan city with beautiful natural surrounds. Green Point Stadium

Durban
The city's "golden mile", a four kilometre stretch of beaches, restaurants and promenades, holds pride of place in culturally varied Durban. Durban

Johannesburg
The city is a financial Juggernaut on the African continent. Pulsating with energy and drive, Johannesburg is a hub of culture and excitement. Ellis Park Stadium

Mangaung / Bloemfontein
Mangaung / Bloemfontein's open spaces reflect the openness of its people - friendly, warm and quietly dignified. Free State Stadium

Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth
Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth has a 40 kilometre stretch of immaculate beaches in a protected bay. Port Elizabeth Stadium

Nelspruit
Nelspruit is a product of Mother Nature's abundance with breathtaking waterfalls and forests, the area is like a Garden of Eden. Mbombela Stadium

Polokwane
Polokwane is in the land of the "upside down" tree, the baobab. The area is drenched in the history of ancient civilisations. Peter Mokaba Stadium

Rustenburg
In the heart of the savannah bushveld is the city of Rustenburg, brimming with natural beauty at the foot of the Magaliesburg Mountains. Royal Bafokeng Stadium

Tshwane/Pretoria
Tshwane/Pretoria's rich and colourful heritage makes the city come alive with a unique blend of new and old. Loftus Versfeld Stadium