GPS coordinates: lat: -25.997652 - lng: 28.127478
Coca Cola Stadium
Address:
Po Box 16075, 2028 Johannesburg
Telephone:
+27 11 402 8644
Fax:
+27 11 402 8144
Description
Coca-Cola Park, previously known as Ellis Park Stadium, and rugby are synonymous. In 1995 rugby fever hit the country with South Africa's hosting of the Rugby World Cup - the biggest event on the rugby calendar. Coca-Cola Park was the venue for the World Cup Final which was played on the 24th June 1995.
Keywords
Johannesburg, Travel Story, Rugby, World Cup Stadiums, Golden Lions, Spectator, Ellis Park Stadium, Coca Cola StadiumCompany description
In this spectacular final, South Africa and New Zealand ran onto the field with 62 000 spectators and millions of spectators glued in front of their television sets. South Africa won the game 15-12 after extra time was allowed.In 2005 Coca-Cola Park made history by becoming the first black owned stadium in South Africa. The Golden Lions Rugby Union passed the management of the Ellis Park World of Sport precinct to a company with 51% black ownership. Interza Lesego, Orlando Pirates Football Club and Ellis Park World of Sport (Pty) Ltd make up the new management of the Ellis Park World of Sport precinct.
The venue can accommodate 60 000 seated and approximately 10 000 on the floor area.
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