The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is a soccer and rugby union stadium in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It hosted 2010 FIFA World Cup matches, including the third-place play off. It is the home of Chippa United Football Club and formerly of rugby union team Southern Kings.
Location: 70 Prince Alfred Road · North End · Gqeberha · South Africa
Owner: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality
Capacity: 42,486 (2010 FIFA World Cup) · 46,000 (Soccer and Rugby)
Built: 2007–2009
Opened: 6 June 2009 (first event) · 16 June 2009 (first match) · 28 February 2010 (official opening)
Architect: Architectural Design Associates(Pty)Ltd & Dominic Bonnesse Architects cc