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Up for the Cup

by Carlin Gerbich on Jun 13, 2010

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Free State Stadium.

Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
New turnstiles, a second tier of seating, better lighting and a new sound system should make the Free State Stadium a perfect venue for first and second round matches.

Originally built for the 1995 Rugby World Cup, the stadium has undergone a ZAR 287.4m (AED134.8m) upgrade that includes a major structural change to the main grandstand to house 7,000 more fans, while a new roof, better facilities and new entrance have helped rejuvenate the venue.

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Stadium: Free State Stadium
City: Bloemfontein
First Built: 1952
Scope of World Cup work: upgrade
Architect: ACG Architects
Contractor: Ruwacon / Meyker Re Teng Construction / Ikaneng Developments / Promania 128 joint venture
Construction began: September 2007
Completed: 2009
Capacity: 45,058

Construction facts
7,000 - Extra seats after upgrade
2,000 lux - Minimum floodlight requirement for WC stadiums.

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