Mankele to stage National Cup Series - 14 Jun 2013
The final round of the Cycling SA-MTB National Cup Series will take place at Mankele Mountain Bike Park, near Nelspruit from 22nd – 23rd June. read more
Stadia News Articles
Altitude a concern for Bafana coach - 11 Jun 2013
Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund has expressed his concerns for their FIFA World Cup qualification ahead of South Africa’s clash at altitude against Ethiopia on Sunday. read more
Pirates Champions League ties confirmed - 07 Jun 2013
Administrative executive of the Orlando Pirates, Senzo Mazingiza, has confirmed that the club will play all of their 2013 African Champions League group matches at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto. read more
Fixtures released for Incoming Series - 29 May 2013
Fixtures have been released for the Incoming Series which will see the Springboks take on Italy, Scotland and Samoa in Durban, Nelspruit and Pretoria. read more
FIFA in Sao Paulo stadium warning - 15 May 2013
FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has warned that continued delays in the construction of stadiums in Sao Paulo could result in the city being denied hosting rights to 2014 World Cup matches. read more
Moses Mabhida stadium to host final - 10 May 2013
The Moses Mabhida Stadium has been confirmed as the venue for the 2013 Nedbank Cup final between Kaizer Chiefs and SuperSport United in Durban. read more
Sharks fuel stadium sponsor rumours - 09 May 2013
Media reports suggest the Sharks are set to confirm a new stadium sponsor after an image was published which appeared to show ‘Growthpoint Properties’ being affixed at Kings Park. read more
Lord’s set for R2.8bn redevelopment - 02 May 2013
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has announced a new ‘Masterplan’ for Lord's Ground, which will see the venue undergo a R2.8bn redevelopment beginning in 2014. read more
2015 Rugby World Cup venues released - 02 May 2013
England Rugby 2015 tournament organisers and Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) have announced the full list of match venues and published the match schedule for Rugby World Cup 2015, hosted in England. read more
Disagreement over Soccer City control - 01 May 2013
Kirsten Nematandani, president of the SA Football Association (SAFA) has called for control of the FNB stadium, also known as Soccer City, to be given back to the governing body. read more
PSL match in stadium switch - 30 Apr 2013
Mbombela Stadium will host the match between Kaizer Chiefs and the University of Pretoria after AmaTuks could not secure Loftus Versfield as the venue for the event due to the scheduled Super Rugby match between the Bulls and Highlanders. read more
Cape Town set to host Liverpool friendly? - 25 Apr 2013
The City of Cape Town are set to confirm that English Premier League side, Liverpool FC, will play a friendly in the area next month, according to media reports. read more
London Stadium to open with anniversary run - 25 Apr 2013
It has been announced that the first sporting event to be held in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Stadium since the London 2012 Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony will be titled ‘The National Lottery Anniversary Run’. read more
Ecclestone has faith in Sao Paulo - 22 Apr 2013
Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed that Sao Paulo will continue to stage the Brazilian Grand Prix after the Formula One chief executive received assurances from the city’s mayor Fernando Haddad that the venue would undergo major redevelopment. read more
FIFA alarmed by Brazil stadium delays - 18 Apr 2013
FIFA has stated it is concerned at the delays in building the Mane Garrincha arena in Brasilia, which is set to be used for both the Confederations Cup this year and next year’s World Cup. read more
SA Swimming Champs postponed - 17 Apr 2013
The SA Swimming Championships, staged in Port Elizabeth, has been postponed following complaints surrounding the water conditions. read more
Masters World Champs Course Complete - 17 Apr 2013
With just over four months until South Africa hosts the 2013 UCI MTB Masters World Championships in Pietermaritzburg, from 21st – 25th August, the cross-country (XCO) course at Cascades MTB Park is complete and is ready to be ridden. read more
Premier League votes in Hawk-Eye for 2013-14 - 12 Apr 2013
Goal-line technology will be introduced into the Barclays Premier League next season, which will see the division become the first major domestic football league to introduce the system, after club chairmen voted to approve its installation, with British-based Hawk-Eye awarded the contract for 21 stadiums. read more
Calls for increased stadium security continue - 09 Apr 2013
Ntombikayise Sibhidla-Saphetha, KwaZulu-Natal sport MEC, has become the latest in a series of officials to call for improved stadium security following an attack on a football referee last weekend. read more
Birmingham to stage IPC Athletics Grand Prix - 09 Apr 2013
Some of the world’s best athletes will compete in Birmingham on Saturday 29th June when the British city’s Alexander Stadium stages the 2013 IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final. read more
Meyer proposes security measures - 04 Apr 2013
Ivan Meyer, the MEC of Western Cape sports, has proposed a range of new measures to put an end to the recent rise of violence amongst fans within stadiums. read more
Man Utd pulls pitch from RWC venue list - 03 Apr 2013
The 2015 Rugby World Cup, to be held in England and Wales, has been dealt a major blow after Manchester United pulled out of the running to host matches at Old Trafford over concerns about scheduling and pitch damage. read more
Hammers reveal Olympic Stadium Design - 02 Apr 2013
Barclays Premier League side West Ham United have revealed its plans for the redevelopment of the London 2012 Olympic Stadium, after an agreement was reached with government to become the anchor tenant of the venue last month. read more
Rio Olympics Stadium closed indefinitely - 28 Mar 2013
A stadium due to host athletics at the 2016 Olympics in Brazil has been closed indefinitely because of structural problems with its roof, while the authorities have also acknowledged delays in work on the Maracana and a funding problem at another stadium, which is set to host the opening match at the World Cup. read more
Blatter confident of 2014 World Cup success - 20 Mar 2013
Sepp Blatter, the president of FIFA, has said he ‘totally’ trusts that stadia and infrastructure will be ready in time for the 2014 Brazil World Cup. read more
Igesund praises Cape Town Stadium - 19 Mar 2013
Gordon Igesund, coach of Bafana Bafana, has said he purposefully chose to play the national team’s upcoming match against the Central African Republic at Cape Town Stadium, praising the facilities and atmosphere. read more
Cape Town to host Round the World Race - 18 Mar 2013
Organisers have confirmed that Cape Town is set to host part of this year’s Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. read more
England Rugby 2015 granted venue extension - 18 Mar 2013
England Rugby 2015 has been awarded an extension to finalise its preferred venues for the World Cup, following uncertainty of the availability of the Olympic Stadium. read more
SMSA clarifies Kaizer Chiefs stadium rumours - 14 Mar 2013
Stadium Management South Africa (SMSA) has clarified the arrangement of Kaizer Chiefs Football club games following a range of media reports surrounding the issue. read more
EPRU Promises to improve stadium security - 13 Mar 2013
The Eastern Province Rugby Union (EPRU) has vowed to bolster security at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium after a fight broke out amongst fans during the Super Rugby match between the Kings and Sharks. read more
Entries open for SA Track & Para-cycling - 08 Mar 2013
Entries are now open for the 2013 SA Track and Para-cycling Championships, which will be held at the Bellville Velodrome, Western Cape, from 27th-31st March. read more
Minnows to contest Olympic Stadium tenancy - 07 Mar 2013
The chairman of English Football League One side Leyton Orient is set to challenge the decision to allow EPL team West Ham to seek sole tenancy rights to the Olympic Stadium after launching proceedings for a judicial review. read more
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