The stadium of Vodacom Park, previously known as Free State Stadium, in the city of Bloemfontein will be utilized for hosting some of the 2010 Soccer Finals matches. It is interesting to note that a brief name change will be in forced during the four weeks that the soccer showpiece is being held. This decision was taken after it was felt that the old name, “Free State Stadium”, will aid in a stronger Free State based approach towards 2010 preparations.
In order to comply with official FIFA requirements, the upgrades to Vodacom Park included the following:
- The original capacity of 38 000, including VIP seats, was increased to accommodate 45 000 spectators;
- A 2nd tier was added on the western pavilion in order to help with the increased capacity. This modification required the complete removal of the roof and the construction of a new upper tier;
- Media centre behind the western pavilion, which will be converted to a new indoor multi-purpose facility;
- Media seating for written press, radio, and telecommunication;
- Venue operating centre for Security and CCTV;
- Provision of security perimeters (including 16 cameras for CCTV);
- Upgrading of public address sound system;
- Upgrading of floodlights to increase illumination to the required 1500 lux; and
- New turnstiles installed for improved controlled flow of spectators.
The construction process at Vodacom Park began during September 2007 and was completed by March 2009. Post 2010 Soccer Finals Vodacom Park, like all other 2010 stadia, will continue to host more rugby and soccer matches and other additional events that may be sports or non what so ever related.
During the 2010 Soccer Finals, Vodacom Park will host five first round matches and a second round match.
Games scheduled for Vodacom Park:
14 June 2010
Match: Japan vs Cameroon
Time: 16:00
17 June 2010
Match: Greece vs Nigeria
Time: 16:00
20 June 2010
Match: Slovakia vs Paraguay
Time: 13:30
22 June 2010
Match: France vs South Africa
Time: 16:00
25 June 2010
Match: Switzerland vs Honduras
Time: 20:30
27 June
Match: Winner D vs Runner up C
Time: 16:00
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