The DHL Stormers are back in Cape Town for their first home game of the new United Rugby Championship season, with a blockbuster clash against the Hollywoodbets Sharks on Saturday, 10 October 2026. The City would like to advise spectators and residents of the logistics for game day.

Around 40 000 spectators are expected at the DHL Stadium for the Stormers’ home opener.

The City will roll out a free MyCiTi shuttle service for match ticket holders.  

‘It’s good to see the uptake of the bus shuttle on game days increase over the past few seasons. I would like to encourage spectators to continue using the shuttle this season and call on those who have not yet used it to join the thousands who do.

‘Arriving early and taking the bus helps us move as many people as possible into the stadium precinct with ease, while also easing the pressure on our roads. Our safety and security personnel, working alongside other City departments, will be deployed to help ensure a smooth and safe journey to and from the stadium,’ said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.

Stadium gates will open at 13:00, with the match scheduled for a 16:00 kick-off.

A free MyCiTi shuttle service is available to ticket holders from 12:30, departing from the Civic Centre, Thibault Square and the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).

The last bus will depart from the stadium and the Green Point precinct at 20:30.

At the CTICC, the shuttle will operate from the City Sightseeing bus stop near Entrance 3 on Walter Sisulu Avenue.

Approximately 1 000 parking bays are available at the CTICC at a cost.

Parking opens at 13:30, and online bookings are available to secure a spot.

For those driving into the city centre, the City will open its parking areas at the Civic Centre for ticket holders from 12:00.

The parking bays, accessible from Hertzog Boulevard incoming and on Civic Road, will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The parking will close at midnight.  

Paid parking is also available at Parkalot on Jack Craig Street and at Harbour Arch on Harbour Arch Boulevard.

Off-street parking, free from 13:00 on Saturdays, is also available in the CBD.

Residents and motorists are advised that Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Stephan Way, Vlei Road and Granger Bay Boulevard will be impacted from 06:00 until after the game.

The URC match will be followed by an SA Rugby Under-20 Cup match between the DHL Stormers BOLTS and the Leopards U20.

That game will kick off at 18:15 and run until 20:00.

For more information on these and other events taking place in Cape Town, visit Events in Cape Town.