Ellis Park is a historic South African stadium hosting rugby, football, and large events, famed for the 1995 Rugby World Cup Final.
Ellis Park, officially named Ellis Park Stadium, is a multi-purpose venue situated in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is chiefly utilized for association football and rugby matches, being the home ground of the South African national rugby team, the Springboks, and several football clubs.
Opened on 28 June 1928, it replaced the previous stadium, which had a significantly lower seating capacity. The current seating capacity of Ellis Park is approximately 62,567. The stadium was designed by multiple architects over the years and underwent considerable renovations leading up to the 1995 Rugby World Cup, for which it was a primary venue.
Ellis Park is a category four stadium and is among the largest stadiums by capacity in Africa. It has hosted numerous significant sporting events, including matches of the 1995 Rugby World Cup and the final of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. It was also one of the key venues for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, hosting five first-round matches, one second-round match, one quarter-final, and one semifinal. The stadium is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and is considered a historical landmark in South African sports. Ellis Park continues to host major international sporting events, contributing to Johannesburg's reputation as a global sports hub.
