Free State stadium (Bloemfontein)

Situated

The Free State Stadium is situated in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Other names

The stadium is also known as the Vodacom Park Stadium.

Adjustments for Soccer World Cup 2010

Second tier to main grandstand

In preperation for the Soccer World Cup 2010, a second tier will be added to the main grandstand on the western side of the ground, effectively increasing the capacity of the stadium beyond the 40,000 mark (which is required for venues to stage 1st and 2nd round matches). The aim is to complete this by June 2007.

Turnstiles, floodlights, scoreboard & sound system.

Additionally, the floodlights will be upgraded, new turnstiles will be erected, electronic scoreboards will be installed and the sound system will be revamped to the required standards.

Home to

Free State Cheetahs	Rugby team participating in the Currie Cup
Central Cheetahs	Rugby team participating in the Super 14, representing the Free State and Northern Cape provinces of South Africa.

History

14 October 2006	The Free State's Cheetahs draw rugby's Currie-Cup Final with the Blue Bulls, 25-25.
1996	Free State Stadium was used during the 1996 African Cup of Nations to host a pool group featuring Zambia, Algeria, Sierra Leone and Burkina Faso.
4 June 1995	New Zealand beat Japan 145-17 in a game played at the Free State Stadium, in the Rugby World Cup.
31 May 1995	Ireland beat Japan 50-28 in a game played at the Free State Stadium, in the Rugby World Cup.
27 May 1995	Wales beat Japan 57-10 in a game played at the Free State Stadium, in the Rugby World Cup.
1975	The first Currie Cup final (rugby) in Bloemfontein, with Pierre Spies scoring a try to win the match (for Northern Transvaal) in the final minutes.
1952	The Free State Stadium is completed.