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FNB Stadium (Soccer City)
Nasrec, Johannesburg, Gauteng 30–94736 guestsR-RRRR · R-RRRR
4.4
16,027 Google reviews · PositiveOverview & Capacity
The iconic 87,436-seat FNB Stadium (aka Soccer City / The Calabash) doubles as a serious corporate events complex. Beyond concerts and matches, the west block houses a state-of-the-art 156-seat auditorium, the Presidential Suite (up to 250 gala), Super Suite (up to 250 gala), and the 1,754sqm Upper Concourse (up to 1,000 theatre / 600 banquet). Full-stadium hire available for mega activations. Same operator as adjacent Goldrush Dome.
Seated
1,000
Banquet
600
Cinema
1,000
B&W Production Notes
- Yes
B&W Verdict
The premium stadium-events product in South Africa. Suites are underused by corporates who assume it's only for football/concerts. Strong for reveals wanting spectacle and scale.
Suitable For
Product launches with scale; press conferences; large gala dinners; motor-industry reveals; PSL/major-event hospitality; end-of-year corporate parties
What we like
- Africa's largest stadium; auditorium purpose-built for launches; iconic "Calabash" architecture; huge parking (13,700+ combined); flexible suite sizes from 30 to 1,000; adjacent to Goldrush Dome for combined-venue events
What to confirm
- Match/concert calendar clash dates; catering options (in-house preferred); AV supplier requirements; security/traffic-management inclusions in package
Real Google Rating
4.4
16,027 reviews
Guests love
- Iconic 'Calabash' architecture, electric atmosphere during major matches (Soweto Derby), and well-maintained/clean facilities.
Watch for
- Traffic and parking congestion (described as a 'nightmare'), long concession/ticketing lines, and unreliable cellular reception inside.
Amenities & Facilities
Presidential Suite; Super Suite; Upper Concourse A/B; 156-seat auditorium; multiple corporate suites; on-site parking (690); precinct parking (13,048); Gate B main access
Quick Facts
Nasrec, Johannesburg, Gauteng
30–94736 guests
Stadium + Multi-Suite Conference Complex
R-RRRR — R-RRRR
R 450-1200
Yes
🏠 Both
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