Ellis Park Stadium

Ellis Park Stadium

Johannesburg

Since it was first built in 1928 as a rugby stadium and was completely rebuilt in 1982. Named after JD Ellis; who was the city councilor who approved the use of the for a stadium.

It was also the place where the South African rugby team shocked the world beating New Zealand to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup Trophy. It is, for many, seen as a moment that brought the people of South Africa together after the country was being allowed back into the world sporting stage

The stadium boasts state-of-the art media facilities, exclusive VIP areas, accessibility for disabled fans and team whirlpools.

When not used as a World Cup Stadium it is the home to Orlando Pirates FC

World Cup Matches

Ellis Park Stadium

Date	Time	Team #1	Res.	Team #2	Round
June 12	16:00	Argentina	1 - 0	Nigeria	Group B
June 15	20.30	Brazil	2 - 1	North Korea	Group G
June 18	16:00	Slovenia	vs	United States	Group C
June 21	20.30	Spain	vs	Honduras	Group H
June 24	16.00	Slovakia	vs	Italy	Group F
June 28	20.30	Winners Group G	vs	Runner-up Group H	Last 16
July 3	16:00	Winners Match 55	vs	Winners Match 56	Quarter Finals

Ellis Park Stadium Images

from flickr.com

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