Green Point Stadium, Cape Town

Key Matches and Dates:

• Fri 11 June 2010 - Opening Match
• Thurs 29 June 2010 - Round of 16
• Sat 3 July 2010 - Quarter Final
• Tues 6 July 2010 - Semi Final

About Green Point Stadium:

• City: Cape Town
• Capacity: 68,000

The new Green Point stadium is an architectural feat with wave-like lines and a glass panel roof. But probably its most impressive feature is its location; set against the backdrop of Table Mountain on Cape Town's western seaboard.

The old Green Point Stadium was completely demolished, and construction of the new stadium began in March 2007. This world cup stadium is on track for completion in December 2009, at a total cost of around R4.5 billion.

The new Green Point Stadium has been specially designed to reduce the impact of the notoriously strong Cape Town winds. The translucent roof will let through light on sunny days, while the facade is covered with a stretched fibre-glass mesh that plays with the natural light.

During the planning stage, Green Point Stadium was referred to as the African Renaissance Stadium. Some locals were not too happy about the construction of a 15-storey building in central suburb of Green Point, however, now most agree that this beautiful stadium is a welcome addition to Cape Town's skyline.

Green Point Stadium will host: an opening match, 5 more first-round matches, 1 second-round match, a quarter-final and a semi-final of the 2010 Football World Cup.

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