Stadium specifics[edit]

This newly built stadium is located on the grounds of the Kings Park Soccer Stadium, in the Durban
sports precinct in the suburb of Stamford Hill. The stadium had the capacity to hold
62,760[2] spectators during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Its design allows the stadium seating to be
adjusted; 54,000 for local matches or up to 80,000 for events such as the Olympic Games [citation needed]. It
has two permanent tiers of seating, a temporary third one was added for the World Cup.
There are 120 corporate hospitality suites with 7,500 seats.[3]

Dimensions[edit]
Stadium: 320m280m45m[citation needed]
Arch[edit]
Somewhat reminiscent of the famous Wembley Stadium arch, a 350-metre (1,148 ft) long free and
105-metre (344 ft) high span arch holds up the roof of the stadium, the top of the arch rises to 106
metres (348 ft) above the pitch. The arch also represents the once divided nation coming together,
inspired by the South African Flag.[4] The arch consists of a 55m steel hollow box and weighs 2,600
tonnes. A funicular carries visitors from the north side of the stadium to a viewing platform at the top
of the arch, offering a view over city and ocean. The south side features a 550-step adventure walk.
[5]

On 24 February 2010 the world's largest swing opened at the stadium. The swing allows clients to

jump off the 4th ladder rung and fall toward the pitch before being swung out in a 220-metre (720 ft)
arc over the pitch.
Roof[edit]