The stunning location of Cape Town Stadium is just a stone's throw from the ocean with the mountains of Cape Town forming the backdrop for matches. The location is ideal as it is a short walk from the transportation hub of the city. One of the venues for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, five first-round matches, one second-round match, one quarterfinal and one semifinal will kick-off at Cape Town Stadium.
A fundamental upgrade has transformed the old Green Point Stadium into a multi-purpose sports facility situated between Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Town's seaboard suburb of Green Point. Cape Town Stadium is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2009 and will provide seating for 70,000 people. It features a retractable dome to shelter spectators and players should Cape Town's unpredictable winter weather become unfavourable.
Without a doubt Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities around the globe, there's just so many things to do, fascinating history and culture, interesting people, excellent wine and cuisine. Cape Town's beaches are fabulous, there are so many amazing attractions and there's a plethora of outstanding accommodation to suit a wide spectrum of budgets - the Mother City has something for everyone.