Venue
Durban Stadium
Homepage:
Street:
Durban
ZIP:
4000
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Country:
za
The newly-built
Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban will host one of the
semi-finals of the
2010 FIFA World Cup™. The ground epitomises the
architectural innovation on display in South Africa and takes its
design inspiration from the
South African flag, with its grand arch
representing the unity of this sport-loving nation. The two legs of the
arch on the southern side of the stadium come together to form a single
footing on the northern side, symbolising the new unity of a
once-divided country.
The 70,000-seater has been specifically designed as a multi-purpose
venue and an amphitheatre complete with a cable car which ascends to a
viewing platform at the top of the expansive 350m arch, a staggering
106m above the pitch. From this vantage point, visitors can experience
spectacular panoramic views of the nearby shoreline and the city. The
roof is attached to the arch by 95mm-diameter steel cables. Each seat
of the stadium is spacious and comfortable, providing a clear line of
sight to the pitch.