Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, South Africa 2010
Named after the legendary Nelson Mandela; activist, leader of the African National Congress, Nobel Peace Prize winner and the first President of South Africa, the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth will be hosting 5 games in the group stages, a game in the quarter finals and the playoff for the 3rd/4th position of the FIFA World Cup 2010.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth
When South Africa was voted to become the host country for the FIFA World Cup 2010, it was decided to construct 5 new stadiums and the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium was the first one for construction to begin on. The estimated cost of the project is to be US $150 million and when complete the stadium will be able to seat 48,000 spectators. This is the first time such a massive and modern sporting facility has been constructed in the Eastern Cape Province.
Especially for the World Cup, The Nelson Mandela Stadium will include 60 business and 150 VIP suites for visiting dignitaries including the President of FIFA, the head of the International Olympic Committee, the Presidents of South Africa and other nations, senior ministers, and of course the world’s best known celebrity footballers. The stadium will also have a gymnasium, sports clothing boutique, function and lecture rooms and parking bays for 500 vehicles.
Port Elizabeth, which is often referred to as “The Windy City”, “The Friendly City”, the “Nelson Mandela Bay” or just PE, is not just among the biggest sea ports in South Africa, but the city is among the most important in the country. Situated on the beautiful Garden Route which starts from Cape Coast and comes up to Port Elizabeth, the city is also a major tourist destination. There are a huge number of great beaches close to the city, and there are many historic attractions as well on the Donkin Heritage Trail. A visitor to Port Elizabeth would not want to miss out on the gardens at St George’s Park, the Humewood oceanography room and museum, the waterfront complex at Boardwalk and the King George VI Art Gallery. Just a small distance away from Port Elizabeth is the Zuurberg mountain range and the Addo Elephant Park.
Water sports and the other sporting activities are also a great draw for this stunning city and PE is often referred to as the water sports capital of the country. At Alogoa Bay you could get busy with surfing, scuba diving, windsurfing, kiteboarding and more. There are many fishing charters and cruises too that take people on dolphin and whale watching expeditions. Back on dry ground, Port Elizabeth hosts rugby union, football, hockey, cricket and other sporting events. However the biggest event ever in Port Elizabeth’s sporting history will undoubtedly be the football World Cup to be hosted in 2010 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
Get your Nelson Mandela Bay football tickets as soon as possible to be at the new Stadium at Port Elizabeth in South Africa and witness all the great players in action. If you are a true football lover the FIFA World Cup is set to be an unmissable event so it is important that you get your football tickets as early as possible. Everyone wants to be there to watch their national team show their talent and supremacy, but only those who act quickly and are really lucky can be at the stadium.
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