Johannesburg host city of two 2010 FIFA World Cup Stadiums. Johannesburg match listings, how to get to Jo'burg, what to do, and more info below.

Johannesburg Stadiums, Capacity and Who Will Play

Johannesburg is the host city of two 2010 FIFA World Cup stadiums. Soccer City Stadium (Cap: 94,000) will host 8 matches including the opening match and the final. Ellis Park Stadium (Cap: 60,000) will host 7 matches.

Soccer City Matches:

  1. 11 June 2010 -- Matches: South Africa vs. Mexico -- Time: 16:00
  2. 14 June 2010 -- Matches: Netherlands vs. Denmark -- Time: 13:30
  3. 17 June 2010 -- Matches: Argentina vs. Korea Republic -- Time: 13:30
  4. 20 June 2010 -- Matches: Brazil vs. Ivory Coast -- Time: 20:30
  5. 23 June 2010 -- Matches: Ghana vs. Germany -- Time: 20:30
  6. 27 June 2010 -- Matches: Team 1B vs. Team 2A -- Time: 20:30
  7. 02 July 2010 -- Matches: Team 1 vs. Team 3 (QF) -- Time: 20:30
  8. 11 July 2010 -- Matches: Winner SF 1 - Winner SF 2 (Final) -- Time: 20:30
Ellis Park Matches:
  1. 12 June 2010 -- Matches: Argentina vs. Nigeria -- Time: 16:00
  2. 15 June 2010 -- Matches: Brazil vs. Korea DPR -- Time: 20:30
  3. 18 June 2010 -- Matches: Slovenia vs. USA -- Time: 16:00
  4. 21 June 2010 -- Matches: Spain vs. Honduras -- Time: 20:30
  5. 24 June 2010 -- Matches: Slovakia vs. Italy -- Time: 16:00
  6. 28 June 2010 -- Matches: Team 1G vs. Team 2H -- Time: 20:30
  7. 03 July 2010 -- Matches: Team 6 vs. Team 8 (QF) -- Time: 20:30

About Johannesburg

Johannesburg (Jo'burg or Jozi), is South Africa's largest city and business capital. Jo'burg is a wealthy city with many attractions, but also crime ridden so be safe. Jo'burg is a very green city, with over 2000 parks for its 7 million inhabitants.

Getting to Jo'burg

Fly into Jo'burg (OR Tambo) International Airport from the US, Europe, Asia and South America (see full list). Domestic airlines include: South African Express and South African Airlink.

Renting a car is easy, it's about 6 hrs to Durban, 14 hrs to Cape Town, and 4 hrs to Bloemfontein.

Long-distance buses to/from Jo'burg include: Translux, and Intercape Mainliner.