Established in 1928, was demolished and rebuilt in 1982. It has a capacity of 59 611 spectators for football or rugby. Until construction of new scenarios of the World Cup in 2010, was the most modern stadium in the country.
Ellis Park is the home of Orlando Pirates FC, which in 1995 became the first South African team win the title of African Cup of Champions Clubs.
On April 11, 2001 was the scene of one of the greatest tragedies of the sport during a meeting between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, 43 fans died trying to reach inside, when along with 30,000 other people trying to enter a stadium that was already full.
It hosted the final of the Rugby World Cup 1995 and is one of the venues for the semifinals of the 2010 World Cup. For this competition, its capacity will be expanded to 70,000 locations, and remodeling will be minimal.
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