About the event

What are the Cape Town match days and times?

Matches in Cape Town will be held as follows:

• Friday 11 June at 20:30 
  
• Monday 14 June at 20:30 
  
• Friday 18 June at 20:30 
  
• Monday 21 June at 13:30 
  
• Thursday 24 June at 20:30 
  
• Tuesday 29 June at 20:30 
  
• Saturday 3 July at 16:00 
  
• Tuesday 6 July at 20:30
  
  

Please note that six of the eight games start at 20:30, and one is on a Saturday.

When are roads closed?

Some roads in the centre of the city around the Grand Parade and around Cape Town Stadium will be closed for the entire event. Several roads have already been closed and all will reopen the week after the final game on Sunday 11 July.

Other roads will be closed on Cape Town match days only, for a minimum of four hours before kick-off until four hours after the final whistle.

About travel

How do I get around Cape Town?

Use public transport as much as possible. Rail services have been greatly improved and there are extended rail and bus services over the event.

Services available over the World Cup period are listed under the 'Transport' section of this website. Run your eye down the left hand navigation panel on this page and choose 'Transport'. Detailed information on public transport is accessible 24/7 toll-free on 0800 65 64 63.

How can I get from the city centre to the stadium and back?

A match-day free shuttle bus service for match ticket holders will run between the Civic Centre bus station and Cape Town Stadium. This service will operate from four hours before kick-off, until four hours after the final whistle. Buses will depart depending on demand. The fan walk, covering a distance of 2,6 km, runs from Cape Town Station on Adderley Street as well as from the Grand Parade, along Waterkant Street, across the pedestrian bridge at Buitengragt and along Somerset Road to the stadium. Cape Town Station is a short walk from the Civic Centre bus station. There will be various forms of live entertainment along the fan walk.

How can I get to the Waterfront from the CBD?

There are no road closures planned for Dock Road, which can be used to access the Waterfront, and the normal bus service will continue, with an additional stop opposite Standard Bank on Heerengracht Street.

Businesses are advised to plan their operations and deliveries around the road closure times, and incorporate additional travel times for alternative routes. These must be used to access premises for which access is affected by road closures.

How do I get from the city centre to Sea Point?

The fare-based Queen’s Beach bus service operating between the Civic Centre bus station and Queen’s Beach will travel along Beach Road at regular intervals during the World Cup.

How can I get from the stadium or city centre to the airport and back?

An airport-to-city service runs between the Civic Centre bus station in Hertzog Boulevard and the bus station at Cape Town International Airport, via the N2 and Eastern Boulevard.

This return service operates 24 hours a day for the duration of the World Cup, and costs R50 one way. It departs every six to 30 minutes, depending on demand.

Travellers departing from Cape Town should plan to arrive at the airport at least two hours before local flights and three hours before international flights.

What is a park-and-ride facility?

Park-and-ride offers safe parking and access to public transport (rail or bus) or a dedicated shuttle into the city centre from where the fan walk, FIFA Fan Fest™ and match-day stadium shuttle are all easily accessible.

Extra security, assistants and information are provided for commuters. The following train stations offer a park-and-ride facility: Fish Hoek, Ottery, Retreat, Claremont, Goodwood, Century City, Oosterzee, Brackenfell, Kuilsrivier and Strand.

Parking in regular parking areas around stations will generally be free of charge. Temporary parking areas will mostly be situated on private land, where a nominal charge may apply.

On match days bus-based park-and-ride facilities are available at Kronendal Primary School in Hout Bay, Camps Bay High School, and the University of Cape Town (UCT) upper campus in Rondebosch.
 
These facilities will operate from four hours before kick-off until four hours after the final whistle. Parking at UCT will be free, while a nominal charge will apply at the other venues.

A match ticket also provides free rail transport into the city centre before kick-off and on the return trip after the match. This is only applicable to match ticket holders on the day of that match.

How can I get to the stadium from the southern suburbs?

It is recommended that spectators either use the park-and-ride at the University of Cape Town in Rondebosch to reach the Civic Centre bus station, or catch the train to Cape Town Station.

Both services are free to match ticket holders on match days.

A free shuttle bus service for match ticket holders will run between the Civic Centre bus station on Hertzog Boulevard and Cape Town Stadium in Green Point.

This service will operate from four hours before kick-off, until four hours after the final whistle. Buses will depart every three to five minutes, depending on demand.

How do I get to the stadium from Table View/Blouberg/Milnerton?

For non-match day travel from these areas into Cape Town, the options available to visitors without cars are by Golden Arrow bus, metered taxi or minibus taxis departing from Bayside Shopping Centre in Tableview.

On match days, the closest park-and-ride will be at Ratanga Junction in Century City. Use the parking facilities at Ratanga and transfer by shuttle bus to the rail station.

A free shuttle bus service for match ticket holders will run from the Civic Centre bus station on Hertzog Boulevard to Cape Town Stadium in Green Point.

This service will operate from four hours before kick-off, until four hours after the final whistle. Buses will depart every three to five minutes, depending on demand.

How do I get to the stadium from Stellenbosch, Paarl and other surrounding towns?

Stellenbosch offers park-and-ride options for people wanting to avoid traffic congestion and take the train into the city. There is parking at Stellenbosch Station, and a direct rail service to Cape Town Station.

From Paarl and surrounds, catch the train from Paarl or Klapmuts stations into Cape Town, and catch the match-day stadium shuttle from the Civic Centre bus station.

Oosterzee and Century City stations will have park-and-ride facilities. Parking will be available at Settlers High and Ratanga Junction respectively.

Where can I get additional transport and timetable information?

Up-to-date timetable information is available from the 24/7 Transport Information Centre toll-free on 0800 65 64 63 and on the City’s website at: www.capetown.gov.za/transportinfo.

Where can I get tourism information for visitors?

Visit Cape Town Tourism’s website at www.capetown.travel, send e-mail to info@capetown.travel, or call them on 021 487 6800.

What is the FIFA Fan Fest™ and the fan jols?

Residents and visitors who do not have a match ticket can still be part of the action at the official FIFA Fan Fest™ on the Grand Parade in the city centre, or at one of the four fan jols (public viewing areas) in Bellville, Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain and Athlone.

The Fan Fest and fan jols offer a safe and convenient alternative to being at the stadium. Fans without event tickets can watch the matches on a big screen and share in the experience, excitement and thrill of the tournament for free.

The Fan Fest is open every day of the tournament, and the fan jols are open on 13 days – on Cape Town match days, Bafana Bafana match days, and for the final games. The fan jol dates are as follows: 

• Friday 11 June 
  
• Monday 14 June 
  
• Wednesday 16 June 
  
• Friday 18 June 
  
• Monday 21 June 
  
• Tuesday 22 June 
  
• Thursday 24 June 
  
• Tuesday 29 June 
  
• Friday 2 July 
  
• Saturday 3 July 
  
• Tuesday 6 July 
  
• Wednesday 7 July 
  
• Sunday 11 July
  

The Fan Fest and fan jols will operate from 11:00 to 23:00.

What can’t I take into the Fan Fest or a fan jol?

The following items may not be taken into any of the fan venues:

• aerosol cans
  
• bottles
  
• cans
  
• cups
  
• vacuum flasks or any beverage containers other than official FIFA containers or sponsors’ products
  
• glass
  
• flares
  
• weapons
  
• flagpoles
  
• banner poles
  
• laser pointing devices
  
• fireworks
  
• sticks
  
• poles
  
• umbrellas longer than 40 cm
  
  

These items will be confiscated. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

What road closures will be in place for the Bellville fan jol?

There are no road closures planned for the Bellville fan jol (public viewing area). However, there will be an increase in traffic in the surrounding areas during the fan jol’s opening hours.

Bellville Station is being promoted as a destination station for people travelling to the fan jol, so the route to and from the station is also likely to experience an increase in traffic.

What is the fan walk?

The fan walk, covering a distance of 2,6 km, runs from Cape Town Station on Adderley Street, as well as from the Grand Parade, along Waterkant Street, across the new pedestrian bridge at Buitengragt, and along Somerset Road to the stadium. There will be various forms of live entertainment and vendors along the fan walk, which operates only on Cape Town match days.

How will access to homes and businesses be affected?

Although certain roads around Cape Town Stadium will be closed during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, vehicle and pedestrian access to all residences and businesses will be maintained. Premises that are cut off as a result of road closures will be provided with controlled access.

Businesses are asked to advise their customers of any changes to access, to plan their operations and deliveries around the road closure times and to incorporate additional travel times for alternative routes.

Alternative routes must be used to access premises whose normal route of access is affected by road closures.

I work in the Prestwich Street area. How will I be affected?

On match days, access to the Prestwich Street area will be via Mechau Street from Buitengragt only. To leave the area, use Prestwich Street to reach Buitengragt. Road closures are scheduled to begin four hours prior to kick-off, and finish four hours after the final whistle.

I live in Green Point. How will I be affected?

Although certain roads around Cape Town Stadium will be closed during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, vehicular and pedestrian access to all residences and businesses will be maintained.

On the eight match days, road closures in the Green Point residential area will be limited to Western Boulevard, Somerset Road and the northern carriageway (stadium-side carriageway) of Main Road, Green Point.

The southern carriageway (on the mountain-side) of Main Road between Highfield and Glengariff roads will remain open for local access.

Access to the Green Point residential area will be via High Level Road and the southern carriageway (mountain-side carriageway) of Main Road between Highfield and Glengariff roads.

High Level Road will operate as normal and the Main Road southern carriageway will operate as a two-way road for the use of residents (one lane in each direction).

I live or work on Beach Road. How will I be affected?

The seaside half (northern side) of Beach Road from Fritz Sonnenberg Road to Haul Road at the Oceana Power Boat Club will be open to the public as a two- directional road.

The seaside lane (CBD-bound) of Beach Road from Haul Road to Portswood Road will operate as a one- way open to the general public – CBD- bound only. This route will link up with the CBD-bound lanes of Portswood Road and Western Boulevard, which can be used to access the N1 and N2.

A no-stopping rule will be enforced on match days on the section of Beach Road (both sides) between Fritz Sonnenberg Road and Portswood Road.

Parking on both sides of Beach Road between Fritz Sonnenberg Road and the Mouille Point lighthouse will be available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

Although certain roads around Cape Town Stadium will be closed during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, vehicular and pedestrian access to all residences and businesses will be maintained. Access to off-road parking areas and garages will be possible.

How do I access the Point Virgin Active gym on match days?

During the road closures in operation on match days, access to the Virgin Active Health Club in Green Point will be available using Bill Peters Drive. The club will close early on match days.

Call 021 434 0750 to confirm.

How do I book a parking place at the stadium?

Ticket holders who require wheelchair access may apply for one of the 90 dedicated parking bays inside the stadium. Application for these bays can only be made at the FIFA ticketing office and will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Those allocated a bay will also receive a vehicle access pass (VAP) and will be required to access the stadium via the remote search park at Gallows Hill. The vehicle height restriction at the stadium is 2,1 m.
 
Please call 083 123 2010 or e-mail enquiries@2010fwctc.co.za.

How do I book a place on the special-needs shuttle and can I bring my companion?

The special-needs shuttle will transport qualifying spectators from the special needs hub at the Civic Centre directly into the stadium on Level 1, from where elevators provide access to the required level.

All spectators with a wheelchair ticket qualify to use the accessible shuttle. Spectators with a standard match ticket and with a doctor’s certificate stating that they are unable to walk a distance of 500 m may also book a place on the shuttle. One person with a match ticket may accompany the person in a wheelchair or carrying the abovementioned doctor’s certificate. However, only spectators who booked a place on the shuttle will be transported.

All bookings must be made and confirmed one week before the specific match you wish to be transported to. Spectators who wish to use this service are encouraged to book their places as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Call 0800 600 895 toll-free between 09:00 and 12:00 daily to book your place. People with doctor’s certificates will be required to fax or e-mail their certificates in order for them to be verified.

Do I need a parking permit to get access to parking?

Although certain roads around Cape Town Stadium will be closed during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, vehicular and pedestrian access to all residences and businesses will be maintained. Access to businesses and residents will not be restricted, except in the case of an emergency or unforeseen event.

Parking discs or passes are not required for on-street parking or to get access to your own off-street parking.

No-stopping signs have been placed in positions where no stopping is allowed, by either residents or visitors, to protect emergency vehicle access routes within the residential area. In terms of the road regulations, a no-stopping sign is valid for 75 m on either side, unless there is an intersection. In that case, the application ends at the intersection.

About access restrictions

What is the log point and remote search park? Do I need to use them?

The log point, or logistics check point, is where all freight destined for the stadium will be checked against manifest and orders. From here, freight vehicles will move to a search area (remote search park or RSP), where the vehicle will undergo a security check before proceeding to the stadium.

The log point is not applicable to general traffic coming into the city or surrounding areas.

Do I need a vehicle access permit (VAP) to make deliveries?

Entry to the exclusion zone, which would require a VAP, only affects deliveries to Cape Town Stadium. The exclusion zone is the area around the stadium and its immediate precincts that are under the control of FIFA for the full period of the World Cup (see the map on page 2). VAPs are not required for access to properties in the surrounding areas outside of the exclusion zone.

I am a tour operator bringing in spectators. What are my options?

Parking passes for within the security zone at Cape Town Stadium are issued by the 2010 Local Organising Committee (LOC) only. Any transport company that has bought a ticket package from MATCH must apply through them for stadium parking passes for their coaches. MATCH will then obtain the passes from the LOC headquarters and will distribute them directly to the contracted transport companies.

All other vehicles are advised to drop their passengers in the city centre so that they may make use of the free match-day shuttle or fan walk.

In order to minimise post-match confusion, it is advisable that coaches drop off passengers and park on Jan Smuts Street during the match so that those travellers know to return to that point to rejoin the vehicle.

• Coach parking: Vehicles wishing to park and remain in the city centre to collect passengers after the match will be provided with parking on Jan Smuts Street on a first-come, first-served basis. Passengers can proceed to the Civic Centre bus station to catch the match-day shuttle to the stadium.
  
  
• Drop-and-go: A drop-and-go zone has been established on DF Malan Street for those tour operators that are simply dropping passengers off. No parking is available in this zone.