History and description

The first modest stadium was built in 1923 at the site of Loftus Versfeld Stadium. It could only hold about 2,000 spectators and was built out of concrete. Further improvements were made to the stadium in the following years, and it was renamed in honour of Loftus Versfeld in 1932.

Loftus Versfeld was developed gradually starting in 1948 and continuing into the 1970s. By the 1980s, the stadium had reached its current shape.

Loftus Versfeld Stadium was selected as a playing venue for the 2010 World Cup. As a result, it underwent a thorough renovation that included new playing surfaces and seating.

During the tournament, five first round group matches and the round of 16 match between Paraguay and Japan were hosted in the stadium.

Until recently, the stadium was used to host various other sporting events, but due to the large increase in demand for tickets for Loftus Versfeld's upcoming cricket match against Western Province, the stadium will instead be solely used for cricket. Due to an unprecedented increase in demand for tickets for Loftus Versfeld's upcoming cricket match against Western Province, the stadium will solely be used for cricket.

How to get to Loftus Versfeld Stadium

Loftus Versfeld Stadium is centrally located near the east of Pretoria. It is located just under 2 kilometers south-east of the government's Union Buildings and about 3 kilometers east of the central business district. To get to the stadium from the east, follow N1 and N4 highways. Get on M2 and head into Pretoria. You will see signs for Loftus Versfeld on your right. Continue until you reach Eastwood Street. Turn left and follow the signage for the stadium.

It is 8 kilometres from Sandton and 10 kilometres from Johannesburg CBD. Loftus Versfeld is east of Pretoria railway station, which is linked to Johannesburg with the Gautrain. It is 8 km from Sandton and 10 km from Johannesburg CBD.

There is a metrorail link between Pretoria railway station and Loftus Versfeld, but it has very infrequent service and a rather negative safety reputation. Alternatives to using the metrorail include using minibuses. The Sunnyside 1, 2, and 3 services run from the central business district.

Address: Kirkness Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria 0002

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Mamelodi Sundowns Tickets

Tickets for Mamelodi Sundowns games can be bought at Computicket outlets and Shoprite and Checkers stores. Sometimes tickets will not be available at the stadium on the day of the match. Tickets usually go for a flat price of R$ 40.00 for all stands.

The Sundowns only selected to play a certain number of their home matches at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, with the rest being played at Lucas Moripe Stadium.

Relevant Internet links

Mamelodi Sundowns FC website and tourist information website Tshwanetourism.com are official websites of Mamelodi Sundowns FC. I always enjoy going to the stadium. I played rugby for the Northern Transvaal team when I was in primary school. The facilities were great back then, and they are still among the best in the world.

The stadium will always be loved by me. I played for the Northern Transvaal Rugby team in primary school, and the facilities then were some of the best in the world. Thank you.