Ellis Park Stadium
Photograph: THEGIFT777 | Ellis Park Stadium, viewed from above in the north west, and the surrounding suburbs.

Ellis Park Stadium

Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg made history in 2005 by becoming the first black-owned stadium in South Africa.
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Amy Fraser
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Time Out says

Ellis Park Stadium, located in the heart of Johannesburg, is the iconic home of the Lions (Vodacom United Rugby Championship) and the Fidelity ADT Lions (Carling Currie Cup). Renowned for hosting major sporting events and corporate gatherings, Ellis Park is deeply rooted in South Africa’s sporting history.

Most notably, the stadium was the venue for the historic 1995 Rugby World Cup Final – South Africa’s first major international sporting triumph. In 2005, Ellis Park made further history by becoming the first black-owned stadium in South Africa.

What to expect during your visit:

Ellis Park Stadium has a seating capacity of up to 60,000 spectators. It also boasts:

  • Nine conference venues accommodating up to 1,000 people
  • Executive suites and banqueting facilities
  • Stadium tours, offering a behind-the-scenes experience including a visit to the Ellis Park Rugby Museum

Tour options:

  • Group tours
  • Student tours
  • Private tours

For inquiries and pricing, contact: Natascha Vorster – [email protected]

Details

Address
Ellis Park Stadium, S Park Ln
New Doornfontein
Johannesburg
2094
Transport:
On-site parking is available.

What’s on

Springboks vs All Blacks

Branded as Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, New Zealand will tour South Africa for the first time in 30 years, featuring an eight-match showdown. On 22 August, they’ll clash with the Springboks at Ellis Park Stadium in a guaranteed sell-out encounter. Whether you live and breathe rugby or just want to be part of sporting history, this is a tour you won’t want to miss.
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