Johannesburg, South Africa · Capacity: 94,000
FNB Stadium is a major stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, with regular global sports and entertainment events.
FNB Stadium — “Soccer City,” shaped like an African calabash pot — hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup final and holds around 94,000, the largest stadium in Africa. It is woven into South African history, from that final to one of Nelson Mandela's last great public appearances.
On the edge of Soweto and Johannesburg, it is home to Kaizer Chiefs and the national side, and the vuvuzela-soundtracked atmosphere is unmistakable.
Below are the Johannesburg stays, restaurants and bars fans use around FNB Stadium.
Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near FNB Stadium in Johannesburg — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the stadium first.
Stylish luxury hotel in the heart of Rosebank with contemporary design and direct mall access via skybridge. International sports fans visiting for rugby at Ellis Park or cricket at the Wanderers appreciate its safe, walkable neighborhood and Gautrain proximity.
Where Nelson Mandela edited his autobiography Long Walk to Freedom, the Saxon in Sandhurst is Johannesburg's most exclusive hotel. Lush gardens, spacious suites, and world-class dining create a serene retreat. Visiting sports teams and fans seeking luxury within easy reach of FNB Stadium choose the Saxon.
Eco-conscious boutique hotel in leafy Melrose with organic gardens and a peaceful pool terrace. Rugby and cricket fans visiting Johannesburg for Test matches at Wanderers Stadium enjoy its tranquil green setting minutes from the ground.
A David Adjaye-designed boutique hotel in the creative Maboneng district with striking architecture and a rooftop pool. Its location in Joburg's arts hub makes it a favorite for visiting artists and sports journalists covering matches at nearby Ellis Park and the Wanderers.
This contemporary aparthotel in Sandton is the preferred base for sports travellers attending events at FNB Stadium and the Ellis Park precinct, offering spacious rooms with kitchen facilities for self-catering between fixtures. The rooftop pool and bar become lively gathering spots when South Africa hosts major rugby or football events. The Sandton location provides excellent highway access to both Soweto and the northern suburban sports venues.
A beloved Johannesburg institution for Springbok rugby supporters, the Jolly Roger in Norwood features wall-to-wall screens, a deep selection of South African craft beers, and an atmosphere that gets ferociously loud during test matches and Lions tours. The pub's 'Boerewors Burger' is legendary, and the braaied snacks flow freely whenever South Africa are in action.
Trendy rooftop bar in Joburg's vibrant Maboneng Precinct, offering craft cocktails and city skyline views. A favorite gathering spot for young South African sports fans celebrating after Bafana Bafana matches at FNB Stadium or major concerts in the city.
Industrial-chic cocktail bar in Maboneng's Arts on Main complex with creative South African-inspired drinks and gallery exhibitions. Sports fans exploring Johannesburg's cultural scene between PSL football matches discover cutting-edge cocktails and Joburg's creative community.
In the creative Maboneng Precinct, The Living Room is a rooftop bar with sweeping Johannesburg skyline views. The cocktail menu celebrates local spirits, and the art-filled space captures the energy of Joburg's creative renaissance. Fans mingle with artists and locals for a uniquely Johannesburg night out.
Johannesburg's premier jazz club in Braamfontein hosting South Africa's finest musicians nightly alongside craft cocktails and bistro fare. After matches at Ellis Park or FNB Stadium, fans discover Joburg's legendary jazz heritage in this intimate venue.
The Smoke Room in Johannesburg's Maboneng district is the city's hippest cocktail bar and a natural meeting point for Bafana Bafana and Lions rugby fans before matches at Ellis Park Stadium. The imaginative South African craft gin and whisky cocktail list attracts a creative Joburg crowd, and the venue hosts watch parties for Springboks and Orlando Pirates matches on big screens. The location in the heart of Maboneng's vibrant arts precinct makes every visit feel like a festival within a festival.
Try South Africa's iconic bunny chow — hollowed-out bread loaves filled with fragrant curry, a Durban-born dish now beloved across Johannesburg.
At Melrose Arch, Che Argentine Grill serves South American-style grilled meats in a lively atmosphere that resonates with the braai culture South Africans love. Premium steaks, empanadas, and an excellent South African wine list draw sports fans before and after matches at nearby Ellis Park and FNB Stadium.
An artisanal food market and eatery in the Maboneng Precinct's Arts on Main complex serving craft coffee, fresh pastries, and brunch plates. Rugby fans and visiting concert-goers explore Johannesburg's creative food scene in this converted warehouse.
Celebrity chef David Higgs' rooftop restaurant in Rosebank celebrates South Africa's braai culture with flame-grilled meats and seafood cooked over indigenous wood. The open kitchen, city views, and vibrant atmosphere make Marble a favourite for fans visiting Johannesburg for rugby and football at FNB Stadium.
Held every Saturday in the rooftop car park of Braamfontein's 70 Juta Street, Neighbourgoods Market is Johannesburg's most beloved weekend institution — a sprawling collection of artisan food stalls, craft beer vendors, and live DJs attracting thousands of locals and travelling fans alike. It's the unofficial gathering point for sports supporters the morning before Soweto Derby or Springbok tests at FNB Stadium.
Sandton's legendary steakhouse and a Joburg institution for over 20 years, known for its dry-aged beef and buzzing atmosphere. The walls are lined with sports memorabilia and it's the go-to post-match restaurant for Springbok rugby players and football fans from FNB Stadium.
The 94,000-seat Calabash stadium hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final and remains Africa's largest and most iconic sporting venue, its terracotta pot exterior visible for miles across the Soweto skyline. Attending a Bafana Bafana match here, with the vuvuzela chorus filling the vast bowl, is a bucket-list sports travel experience on any continent. The stadium's location adjacent to Soweto makes a pre-match township walking tour a natural and moving companion activity.
Johannesburg's legendary Bassline venue in Newtown has been the beating heart of the city's live music scene for decades, nurturing the careers of Afrobeats, jazz, and kwaito artists who went on to global success. The intimate standing venue creates extraordinary closeness between fans and performers that large arenas can never replicate. Its location in the Newtown cultural district makes it the starting point for any serious music fan's Joburg itinerary.
Johannesburg's premier entertainment complex hosts major concerts in a state-of-the-art arena that delivers world-class production values in an intimate setting. The venue's casino and hotel infrastructure means fans can make a full weekend of it around their favourite artists' shows. South Africa's most commercially successful acts regularly choose this venue for landmark career performances.
Known as Soccer City and the Calabash, this 94,000-seat cathedral of sport hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final and Nelson Mandela's farewell address, giving it a historical weight that electrifies every fan who enters. The stadium's distinctive gourd-shaped design is one of the world's most recognisable sporting arenas. The vuvuzela chorus during Bafana Bafana matches creates a wall of sound that international fans find simultaneously overwhelming and exhilarating.
The bohemian suburb of Melville's 7th Street is lined with bars, clubs, and live music venues that form Johannesburg's most beloved after-dark fan culture trail. Local bands, DJ sets, and impromptu jam sessions make every night unpredictable and exciting for music fans exploring the city. The eclectic crowd of students, artists, and international visitors creates one of South Africa's most inclusive and creative nightlife atmospheres.
South Africa's most important museum documenting the rise and fall of apartheid through powerful multimedia exhibitions — an essential, emotional experience.
FNB Stadium in Johannesburg is tracked across 0 events and seats 94,000 fans. Here's how fans build a trip around it:
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Andres Iniesta have been spotted at FNB Stadium.
FNB Stadium has a capacity of 94,000 people.
FNB Stadium opened in 1989. It was designed by Populous.
South Africa men's national association football team, Kaizer Chiefs F.C. play home games at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.
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