| Full name: |
Loftus Versfeld Stadium |
| Location: |
Pretoria, South Africa |
| Built: |
1906 |
| Opened: |
1906 |
| Former names: |
Minolta Loftus |
| Tenants: |
Mamelodi Sundowns, Supersport United (Premier) Pretoria United (1st Division) |
| Capacity: |
51,762 |
Through the years the stadium has undergone various name changes as sponsors came and went, but locals have always referred as Loftus Versfeld. Minimal upgrading will be required for the World Cup, where it will host first and second round matches. This was the site of South Africa’s historic 1-0 win over Sweden, the first time they had achieved victory over an European team.
In the city of Tshwane (Pretoria), Loftus Versfeld is situated 5 km from the city centre. Loftus is the homeground of the Sundowns Football Club, one of South Africa’s premiere professional clubs. Since 1977 Loftus Versfeld has undergone many renovations and its four major stands have been completely rebuilt.
Loftus boasts the country's finest corporate hospitality facilities and only had to undergo minimal upgrades in order to meet FIFA's stringent requirements for the World Cup 2010 in South Africa.
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