Free State Stadium

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The Free State Stadium is a rugby union and football (soccer) stadium located in the capital of the Free State Province – Bloemfontein, South Africa. It has a capacity of 48,000. The stadium is home to three regular tenants – two from rugby union teams Free State Cheetahs and Central Cheetas and one soccer team Bloemfontein Celtic.

The Free State Stadium is host to the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup and is one of the venues for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It is already set to host 5 first-round matches from June 14, 2010 to June 25, 2010 and 1 second-round match on June 27, 2010 of the 2010 World Cup.

Because of the above-mentioned schedule, the Free State Stadium is set to be upgraded to increase its capacity and this is to be achieved by a second tier addition to the main grandstand. Aside from increasing the space for the spectators, the electronic scoreboards, floodlights, and sound systems have been revamped and upgraded.

The Free State Stadium is located to many hotels and guest houses which number has steadily increased in preparation for the World Cup. Some of these are the Brebner House, Hobbit Boutique Hotel, Protea Hotel Bloemfontein, and the Tuinhuis Guesthouse. Visitors (and soccer fans) can take a side trip to other attractions as well such as the Oliewenhuis Art Gallery and Mega World.

Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_State_Stadium

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Bloemfontein Airport
Free State Stadium
Grey College
JBN Hertzog
Mega World
New Tempe
Oliewenhuis Art Gallery