FNB Stadium

FNB Stadium in Johannesburg has a published seating capacity of 94,736. It opened in 1989 and was substantially redeveloped for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. FNB Stadium, also known as Soccer City or The Calabash, is located in Johannesburg, South Africa. The stadium opened in 1989 and was substantially redeveloped ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Its published seating capacity is 94,736. The venue is used for football by the South Africa national team and Kaizer Chiefs. It hosted the opening match and final of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, giving it a major place in modern international football history. The stadium's large capacity places it third in this comparison, behind Camp Nou and Rungrado 1st of May Stadium.