Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria

Matches and Dates:

• Sun 13 June 2010 - Group D, first-round
• Tues 15 June 2010 - Group A, first-round
• Fri 18 June 2010 - Group E, first-round
• Wed 23 June 2010 - Group C, first-round
• Fri 25 June 2010 - Group H, first-round
• Tues 29 June 2010 - Round of 16

About Loftus Versfeld Stadium:

• City: Pretoria / Tshwane
• Capacity: 45,000

Loftus Versfeld has been a sports venue since 1902, making it one of South Africa's oldest and most established stadiums.

Many international matches have been played out at Loftus, although these were traditionally rugby matches as the stadium only became a football venue in post- apartheid South Africa.

Since 1977 Loftus Versfeld has undergone many renovations and its four major stands have been completely rebuilt. As a result the stadium only had to undergo minimal upgrades in order to meet FIFA's stringent requirements for the 2010 Football World Cup.

These renovations included a new roof over the eastern pavilion, new ablution facilities and turnstiles, upgrading of the sound system and scoreboard and a designated media centre. The upgrade cost around R131 million, and was completed in time for this World Cup stadium to successfully host 2009 Confederations Cup matches.

Loftus is set in the heart of Tshwane (previously known as Pretoria) and was named in memory of ex-sports administrator Mr Loftus Versfeld, who suffered a heart attack in the east stand in 1938.

The stadium is now the homeground of the Mamelodi Sundowns and Supersport United, two of South Africa's premiere football clubs, as well as the rugby union club, the Blue Bulls.

Loftus Versfeld stadium will host: 5 first-round matches and 1 second-round match of the 2010 World Cup.

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