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Ticketing during the FIFA World Cup 2010

Match #	Category 1	Category 2	Category 3	Category 4
1	R450	R300	R200	R70
2 - 48	R160	R120	R80	R20
49 - 56	R200	R150	R100	R50
57 - 60	R300	R200	R150	R75
61 - 62	R600	R400	R250	R100
63	R300	R200	R150	R75
64	R900	R600	R400	R150

The World Cup 2010™ Venues
also check the 2010 FIFA World Cup Stadium report on safarinow.com
NEW also check the stadium webcams on Southern African Webcams NEW

Johannesburg - top of page

Johannesburg is the only city with two stadiums being used for the World Cup - Soccer City near Soweto and the famous Ellis Park near the City Center.
For further Joburg info see the tra:mag City Guide Johannesburg
Weather: dry | Close to a National Park/Game Reserve: Yes (Kruger NP, Pilanesberg NP)

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Pretoria - top of page

The Capital of the Republic of South Africa will be the host for matches of the first and second round of the tournament in its Loftus Versveld Stadium.
For further info see the tra:mag City Guide Pretoria
Weather: dry | Close to a National Park/Game Reserve: Yes (Kruger NP, Pilanesberg NP)

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Cape Town - top of page

The tourist capital of South Africa got a brand new stadium for the World Cup. The old Green Point Stadium got replaced by the brand new Cape Town Stadium.
For further info see the tra:mag City Guide Cape Town
Weather: rainy | Close to a National Park/Game Reserve: Sort of... (Addo NP)

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Durban - top of page

Durban's new "Moses Mabhida Stadium" was built on the site of the old Kings Park Stadium adjacent to the ABSA Stadium and the Durban street circuit used for the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport.
For further info see the tra:mag City Guide Durban
Weather: dry | Close to a National Park/Game Reserve: Yes (Hluhluwe Umfolozi)

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Port Elizabeth - top of page

Port Elizabeth, or the "friendly city", is South Africa's fifth biggest city and the capital of the Eastern Cape Province.
Weather: rainy | Close to a National Park/Game Reserve: Yes (Addo NP)

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Bloemfontein - top of page

Bloemfontein (Afrikaans for "fountain of flowers") is the capital city of the Free State Province of South Africa as well as one of the nation's three capitals (the judicial capital). The city's Sesotho name is Mangaung, meaning "place of cheetahs"; Bloemfontein became part of the Mangaung Local Municipality already in 2000.
Weather: dry | Close to a National Park/Game Reserve: No

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Rustenburg - top of page

The Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace, Rustenburg's 2010 World Cup™ venue is a rugby union, football (soccer) and athletics stadium, which got substantially upgraded and enlarged for the 2010 World Cup™.
Weather: dry | Close to a National Park/Game Reserve: Yes (Pilanesberg NP, Kruger NP)

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Nelspruit - top of page

About 350km east of Johannesburg, Nelspruit, the capital of Mpumalanga, is the gateway to the world famous Kruger National Park.
Weather: dry | Close to a National Park/Game Reserve: Yes (Kruger NP)

Mbombela Stadium
blog: 2010 World Cup™ stadiums - Nelspruit (Mbombela)
Capacity: 43,500
match days: Wednesday, 16 June | Sunday, 20 June | Wednesday, 23 June | Friday, 25 June

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Polokwane - top of page

Polokwane, previously known as Pietersburg, is the capital of the most northern province of South Africa - Limpopo. The stadium was named for Peter Mokaba, a former leader of the ANC Youth League. It is located 5 kilometers from the city centre and is located just east of the existing Pietersburg Stadium.
Weather: dry | Close to a National Park/Game Reserve: Yes (Kruger NP)

Peter Mokaba Complex
blog: 2010 World Cup™ stadiums - Polokwane
Capacity: 46,000
match days: Sunday, 13 June | Thursday, 17 June | Tuesday, 22 June | Thursday, 24 June

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World Cup 2010™ South Africa
11 June - 11 July 2010
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!!!!! The match schedule » !!!!!

South Africa will be hosting the 19th Fifa World Cup 2010™, which will be the first ever Football World Cup held on the African continent.
South Africa is building and upgrading almost all of the ten stadiums to accomodate the second largest sport event of the world.

· Johannesburg »	· Bloemfontein »
· Tshwane / Pretoria »	· Rustenburg »
· Cape Town »	· Nelspruit »
· Durban »	· Polokwane »
· Port Elizabeth »

qualified for the World cup are (19 Nov. 2009): South Africa (host), The United States, Cote d'Ivoire, Germany, Denmark, Serbia, Mexico, Italy, Chile, Brazil, Ghana, the Netherlands, Paraguay, Spain, England, North Korea, South Korea, Australia, Japan, Switzerland, Slovakia, Argentina, Honduras, Cameroon, Nigeria, Argentinia, New Zealand, Greece, France, Portugal, Slovenia, Uruguay & Algeria! Congratulaion!
Get your 2010 World Cup jerseys at the UKSoccershop.com!

How to get tickets for the FIFA™ World Cup 2010?

the first of a total of five ticket sales phases will run up from the 20 Feb 2009 to 31 March 2009
- all orders will be entered into a random selection draw on 15 April 2009
- in case of demand exceeds availability the tickets will be awarded by ballot
Online (all non-residents of SA) orders:
log on to FIFA.com
sign up for the free FIFA.com Club
from the 20 Feb 2009 you will be able to place your order
at FNB branches all over South Africa (SA residents only):
get an official paper application form, hand it in at FNB & get the "FNB Visa Official Mascot Prepaid Card" to order tickets FREE

The tickets

individual tickets for all 64 matches
team specific ticket series for the country of your choice (valid for anything from three to seven games)
tickets will be available in 3 categories with category 4 reserved exclusively for SA residents
The sales phases
Five ticket sales phases in total
1st will be from the 20 Feb 2009 to 31 March 2009
2nd will be from the 04 May 2009 to 16 November 2009.
Tickets will be attributed based on the order in which the application was received, and, of course, subject to availability

3rd sales phase: 5 Dec 2009 to 22 Jan 2010.
The procedure corresponds to that of phase one: all correctly submitted applications received during this stage will be considered for allocation. If the number of applications for Match or Team Specific tickets exceeds the number of tickets available, tickets will be allocated by a random selection draw taking place on 1 February 2010. Please note: it makes no difference whether you apply early, on 5 December 2009, or late, on 22 January 2010. Each correctly submitted application will have the same opportunity of being successful in the draw.
4th sales phase: 9 Feb 2010 to 7 April 2010.
Ticket applications submitted during this stage will be processed, subject to availability, on a first come first served basis - in the order of receipt.
Final / Last Minute sales phase: 15 April 2010 to 11 July 2010.
Ticket applications will be processed on a first come first served basis, however Ticket transactions will be conducted immediately at the point of sale.

Follow your team at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™
with Fly Emirates all-inclusive packages

With Fly Emirates (UK) | Emirates Deutschland you can follow your team from their first game all the way to the finals at the upcoming FIFA World Cup™ 2010 in South Africa.

Book one of the Fly Emirates (UK) | Emirates Deutschland 2010 FIFA World Cup™ packages inclusive of match tickets by selecting the team you want to follow at the FIFA World Cup™ 2010 and a suitable hotel in South Africa. Fly Emirates (UK) | Emirates Deutschland will fly you there, take you to your hotel and make sure you are transferred to and from the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ stadiums. There couldn't be an easier way to plan your trip.

Overland tours & special Kruger Park tours during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™
Pretoria to Cape Town Worldcup Overland (15 June - 08 July 2010)
24 days Cape Town to Pretoria While exploring all the highlights of this exhilarating country become a local football fan, grab a Vuvusela and make some local friends at World Cup events, screening areas and fan parks. Experience Football World Cup fever in South Africa's major cities. This diverse travelling experience stretches from coastal towns with beaches, whales and water sports, mountainous terrains with forests and hiking trails to National Parks that are home to the Big 5 and other wildlife.
Pretoria to Durban Worldcup Overland (15 June - 22 June 2010)
8 days from Pretoria to Durban Southern Africa is a diverse country which makes for an unforgettable Football World Cup adventure. We go to exciting venues in Pretoria and Durban to watch football matches amongst many other fans, and take time to enjoy the region's highlights: the Big 5 in the Kruger National Park, the Kingdom of Swaziland and St Lucia beach. Enjoy this number 1 sporting event and the warm hospitality of the local football fans while partying in the state-of-the-art fan parks.
Durban to Port Elizabeth World Cup Overland (23 June - 30 June 2010)
8 days from the 23 June to 30 June 2010 Fans can enjoy football fever in South Africa's vibrant cities, as well as enjoy a diverse journey through its mountainous Drakensberg terrain and view wildlife in the Addo Elephant National Park and Mountain Zebra National Park. Don’t forget to bring your football outfit so you can be part of the biggest sport event on the planet and party with the locals while trying to find the craziest football events and parties in each place we visit.
Port Elizabeth to Cape Town World Cup Overland (01 July - 08 July 2010)
8 days from the 01 July to 8 July 2010 The Rainbow Nation of South Africa offers football fans a trip filled with cultural and natural diversity. It is a unique African journey that takes you to the beaches and forests of the Garden Route, wildlife of the Addo Elephant Park and the city buzz of Cape Town with its fanatic football atmosphere.
World Cup Leopard Package Kruger - 4 days NEW
Arrival Day: On arrival at the "Funky Monkeys" backpackers in Nelspruit you may spend your afternoon relaxing around the pool, catching up on e-mails or perhaps treating yourself to a revitalising Spa treatment in our Natural Energy health Spa, which offers beauty and Ozone treatments. (Just the remedy for jet-lag or for those achy backpacker shoulders!) In the evening enjoy a complimentary home-cooked dinner and a free nights accommodation, either in a dorm' or a bedded safari tent. We depart the very next morning BEFORE the sunrises to ensure a FULL days of sightseeing in Africa's Jewel; The Kruger National Park! Day 2: Departure from Nelspruit is at 5.30am where you will be transferred on to meet your friendly, qualified guide and the OPEN SAFARI VEHICLE at the Kruger Park's Numbi gate and your adventurous African Dream begins! You will spend most of the day discovering the Kruger and seeking out the vast variety of mammals, reptiles, birdlife and of course- The Big Five which have made the Kruger their home. We stop and provide both breakfast and lunch during the day all prepared by our friendly Shangane camp staff. The night is spent in our fully equipped Bush Camp with it's comfy beds (we provide the linen) and relaxed vibe around the camp fire whilst enjoying an evening meal. Day 3: It's an early rise in the morning as we set off at dawn for your morning game drive seeking out those animals that have managed to elude you so far. The day runs in a similar manner to the previous one except that we follow different routes through the park for you to experience the different regions and landscapes, and of coarse the Big 5. The evening is spent as before in our camp exchanging stories with your fellow travelers around our camp fire and enjoying another traditional African meal. Day 4: Yet another early start before sunrise for your final game drive in the Kruger, only returning to camp to enjoy a hearty breakfast. From there you are transferred to the Blyde River Canyon,one of the world largest green canyons, this is truly a must to see! You will see among other sights; God's Window, The Pinnacle, the Three Rodavals, Burke's Luck Potholes and various waterfalls. Lunch is included today. You return to Nelspruit late afternoon to relax and reflect on three days of adventure, wildlife and breathtaking scenery!
Wild Dog Kruger Package World Cup - 3 days NEW
Arrival Day: On arrival at the "Funky Monkeys" backpackers in Nelspruit you may spend your afternoon relaxing around the pool or catching up on e-mails. In the evening enjoy a complimentary home-cooked dinner and a free nights accommodation, either in a dorm' or a bedded safari tent. We depart the very next morning BEFORE the sunrises to ensure a FULL days of sightseeing in Africa's Jewel; The Kruger National Park! Day 2: Departure from Nelspruit is at 5.30am. From there you will be transferred to meet your friendly, qualified guide and the OPEN SAFARI VEHICLE at the Kruger Park's Numbi gate and your "Wild Dog" African Dream adventure begins! You will spend most of the day discovering the Kruger and seeking out the vast variety of mammals, reptiles, bird life and of course- The Big Five, all of which have made the Kruger their home. We stop and provide both breakfast and lunch during the day freshly prepared by our friendly Shangane camp staff. The night is spent in our fully equipped Bush Camp with it's comfy beds (we provide the linen) and relaxed vibe around the camp fire whilst enjoying an evening meal. Day 3: It's off once again before sunrise for your final game drive in the Kruger before returning to camp for a hearty breakfast. You are then transferred to the Blyde River Canyon, one of the world largest green canyons, this is truly a must to see! You will be shown by a knowledgeable guide amongst other sights; God's Window, The Pinnacle, the Three Rondavals, Burke's Luck Potholes and various waterfalls. Lunch is also included today when afterwards you return to Nelspruit for late afternoon only to relax and reflect on a few days of adventure, wildlife and breathtaking scenery!
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