For anyone who can’t make it to the central city on match days, the City has set up four official Public Viewing Areas (PVAs) in greater Cape Town: at the Vygieskraal Public Viewing Area, Bellville Velodrome, the Swartklip Sport Complex (Mitchells Plain) and the Oliver Tambo Centre (Khayelitsha).

These fan 'jols' (an Afrikaans slang term for 'party') will be open on all Cape Town match days, all Bafana Bafana games throughout the tournament, and all knock-out games, to give residents the opportunity to watch the games live on giant screens (as well as be entertained by dancers, music and other festivities). Venues are open from 11:00 – 23:00, and entrance is free.

A similar system was used in Tshwane during the Confederations Cup, and it was a great success, with almost 12 000 people attending some of the four venues.

PVAs are not official FIFA or FIFA World Cup™ venues, so there will be no official branding or sponsorship. You will therefore be able to buy food, drinks and other goods that are not the products of official FIFA sponsors.
Each venue will have all the necessary first aid, a VIP area, disabled access, media services, security, a grandstand, information kiosks, generators and waste management.

We recommend that you arrive at least three hours before the match kicks off, if you want to find yourself a seat or standing room. Viewing sites will be closed – and no further spectators will be allowed in – once they are full.

Vygieskraal Public Viewing Area

There will be a PVA at Vygieskraal  Stadium, which is off Klipfontein Road in Athlone. This is accessible via Athlone station. Tips on getting there:

• Aim to arrive at least three hours before the match begins.
• If you live close enough, aim to get there on foot. Most main walking routes are only 1km or so in distance, and there will be a dedicated pedestrian space where you will be able to spill out of the community-viewing site after the game.
• If you plan to drive, make sure you have at least three or four passengers – parking is limited to 2 500 cars.
• If it’s a daytime match, take the train: remember, though, that you’ll be sharing this mode of transport with commuters using the service to get to and from work. Watch this space, though, as the City is working with Metrorail to provide extended rail services for soccer fans during match days.
• Use the Park-and-Ride (PnR) facility, where you'll be able to park your vehicle at a secure site and take the shuttle (or walk) to the PVA.
  

Bellville Velodrome

The Bellville Velodrome, which is able to host about 7 500 spectators, is only 3km from Bellville rail station and in the midst of a well-developed road network.
Tips on getting there:

• Aim to arrive at least three hours before the match begins.
• If you live close enough, aim to get there on foot. Most main walking routes are only 1km or so in distance, and there will be a dedicated pedestrian space where you will be spill out of the community-viewing site after the game.
• If you plan to drive, make sure you have at least three or four passengers – parking is limited to 4 500 cars.
• Bear in mind that the nearby Willie van Schoor Road and Durban Road will experience traffic congestion during rush hour, because of their connection to the N1. However, the other surrounding roads still have reasonable capacity.
• If you’re planning to drive, be patient with pedestrians as the main intersections will be controlled to make it easier and safer for people walking to and from the site.
• If it’s a daytime match, take the train: remember, though, that you’ll be sharing this mode of transport with commuters using the service to get to and from work. Watch this space, though, as the City is working the Metrorail to provide extended rail services for soccer fans during match days.
• Use the Park-and-Walk facility, where you’re able to park your vehicle at a secure site to the stadium.
  

Swartklip Sports Complex, Mitchells Plain

Swartklip can accommodate about 2 000 people indoors, and another 30 000 or so people outdoors. It is easy to access – close to major road transport routes, and within walking distance for residents from Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain. There’s plenty of parking for buses, taxis and private vehicles.
The venue, although new, already has a proven track record, with the recent Jazz Festival that hosted 18 000 people, 120 buses and 80 minibus taxis.


Oliver Tambo, Khayelitsha

Oliver Tambo community hall is one of the premier indoor facilities in Cape Town, and is ideally located close to the N2 highway. The site offers excellent access to people from Khayelitsha as well as surrounding areas, such as Mfuleni, Macassar and Driftsands, and has a capacity of around 7 000 (indoor with an surrounding outdoor sports area).