Peter Mokaba Stadium: Capacity, Soccer History and Matchday Guide

Peter Mokaba Stadium is a soccer venue in Polokwane, Limpopo, opened in 2010 with an overall capacity of about 45,500. It is a home ground for Sekhukhune United, while its seating configuration for the 2010 World Cup accommodated 41,733 spectators.

For supporters travelling north from Gauteng, the useful questions begin with which ground the ticket names and where the fixture is confirmed. South African supporters can trace Bafana Bafana's 5 to 0 win over Guatemala in 2010, while Algerian supporters have a connection through Algeria's match against Slovenia on 13 June 2010. The capacity figures, World Cup history and travel guidance help supporters read the fixture and viewing information before setting off.

What Is the Capacity of Peter Mokaba Stadium?

Peter Mokaba Stadium capacity is usually given as about 45,500 for the venue built for 2010. The World Cup configuration reduced that figure to 41,733. These figures describe the overall capacity and the tournament seating configuration, rather than a single attendance figure. When searching for new Peter Mokaba Stadium capacity, use the overall figure for scale and the event information for the seating available at a particular match.

Capacity also needs separating from a crowd recorded on the day. Tournament seating arrangements can differ from the overall stadium specification, and a ticket allocation is specific to its event. For planning a visit, the practical number is the availability shown by the authorised ticket seller. A capacity figure cannot tell you which stands are open, where visiting supporters sit or whether a particular block has tickets remaining.

Are the New and Old Peter Mokaba Stadiums Different?

The New Peter Mokaba Stadium is the venue opened in 2010, distinct from the older Peter Mokaba ground. Most searches for the World Cup stadium refer to the newer ground. Give your driver the full ground name and use the entrance specified on your ticket.

Who Plays at Peter Mokaba Stadium?

Sekhukhune United use Peter Mokaba Stadium as a home ground, although the club is based in Burgersfort. That distinction matters for supporters following the club across Limpopo: the club's home town and its match venue are different places. Formed in 2019, Sekhukhune United won the National First Division in 2020 to 2021 and were Nedbank Cup runners up in 2022 to 2023. The fixture entry identifies which competition has brought the teams to Polokwane.

Read the full stadium name alongside the date and match status before arranging transport. A club's usual ground should never replace the dated listing. A municipal readiness announcement and a confirmed fixture answer different questions: the latter tells you where your match is scheduled.

Why Is the Stadium Named After Peter Mokaba?

The stadium honours Peter Mokaba, the political activist born in Mankweng near Polokwane in 1959. He became first president of the South African Youth Congress in 1987 and the first president of the ANC Youth League in 1990. In 1994, he was appointed Deputy Minister of Tourism in Nelson Mandela's administration. Mokaba died in Johannesburg in 2002, aged 43, giving the stadium's name a connection to the area's political history as well as its soccer.

How Did Peter Mokaba Become a World Cup Ground?

The newer stadium was built between 2007 and 2009 for the 2010 World Cup, at a reported cost of R1.245 billion. It opened on 23 January 2010 with the Peter Mokaba Cup, whose final Kaizer Chiefs won 4 to 2 against SuperSport United. That construction history distinguishes the venue built for Africa's first World Cup from the older Peter Mokaba ground.

Four group matches followed in June 2010, bringing Algeria, Slovenia, France, Mexico, Greece, Argentina, Paraguay and New Zealand to Limpopo. Algeria's match against Slovenia on 13 June 2010 connects the ground directly to the continent's participation in that tournament. South Africa and Algeria have direct national team connections to the ground's story, giving supporters in both nations dated matches to revisit. The wider stadium guide places Peter Mokaba among other soccer stadiums, while its World Cup construction helps explain its place in South African soccer.

Which Notable Soccer Matches Have Been Played Here?

South Africa's 5 to 0 victory over Guatemala on 31 May 2010 was the newer stadium's first international. Its World Cup programme then included Mexico's victory over France and Argentina's victory over Greece, alongside the Algeria and Paraguay fixtures. After the tournament, Kaizer Chiefs beat Santos 1 to 0 in a Telkom Knockout semi final on 20 November 2010. These dated results belong to the ground's history, separate from the changing results module.

The Nedbank Cup final was staged at the stadium on 2 May 2026, the second time the stadium hosted the final. A cup final gives the venue a different audience from a home Premiership fixture, with supporters travelling for a single decisive occasion. When reading the match archive, keep internationals, league games and cup ties separate so that the significance of each result remains clear.

How Do I Get to Peter Mokaba Stadium?

Peter Mokaba Stadium is in Polokwane in Limpopo province. From Gauteng, the N1 provides the route to Polokwane, about 300 km away. Your starting point and traffic determine the actual distance and travelling time. For an evening fixture, plan the return journey alongside the outward trip, especially if you are meeting a supporters' bus.

What Should Supporters Check Before Matchday?

Confirm the venue, ticket arrangements and access instructions before travelling to Peter Mokaba Stadium. Polokwane International Airport uses the code PTG and sits north of the city; check flights and onward transport separately. Bus and rail passengers should verify operating services and arrival points, then arrange the final journey to the ground. For parking, road access and passenger drop offs, follow the municipality's event notice rather than assuming an entrance used for another match will operate.

The stadium's western stand has full roof cover, which makes the seat location relevant when choosing tickets. Check the stand and block as carefully as the price, and read the event's admission information before leaving home. Use the organiser's authorised ticket channel and keep the ticket accessible on arrival. If travelling in a group, agree a meeting point outside the entrance arrangements so that finding each other does not depend on everyone arriving together.

How Can Fans Across Africa Watch Matches From Polokwane?

South African supporters following Sekhukhune United or revisiting Bafana Bafana's 5 to 0 win over Guatemala in 2010 share the ground's story with Algerian supporters tracing Algeria's match against Slovenia on 13 June 2010. Viewers in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Uganda should check the individual fixture's television or streaming listing for their country and competition, then confirm access through the listed service. Coverage depends on the competition and territory, so a Premiership broadcaster does not automatically carry an international or cup final. Read the displayed kick off times together in WAT, EAT, SAST and GMT: a 19:30 SAST start is 18:30 WAT in Nigeria, 20:30 EAT in Kenya and Uganda, and 17:30 GMT in Ghana. Before making viewing or travel plans, confirm that the fixture still names Peter Mokaba Stadium.