14 July 2017
Stadium Management South Africa (SMSA) is all set for the Soweto Derby – the epic Carling Black Label Cup clash between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium on Saturday, 29 July 2017 (Gates open at 11.30am. Kick Off: 3.30pm).
Stand tickets each cost R70 (Level 5), R100 (Level 1) and R170 (Level 2) with General Parking (R40), Exclusive Parking (R90), VVIP (R120) and Bus Parking (R300) are available across all Computicket (www.computicket.com), Shoprite/Checkers retail outlets around the country with information also available on www.stadiummanagement.co.za.
Hospitality packages costing R945 p/p excl. VAT (Supporters Package), R2 285 p/p excl. VAT (Standard Package), R2930 p/p excl. VAT (Premium Package) and R5 100 p/p excl. VAT (VVIP Package) are available through bookings@sail.co.za and Blessing from SAIL on mobile contact: 082 805 3150.
The Stadium Management SA Lounge costs R1260 p/p excl. VAT (Stadium Management SA Lounge) through on 011 247 5300, with all suite packages also available through Computicket and Shoprite/Checkers.
There is public transportation on event day available through Metrorail, Top6 Taxis, KTK Shuttles Transport and Rea Vaya, with information schedule to be placed on the SMSA website and social platforms on the week of the highly-anticipated fixture.
In terms of safety and security measures, there are 1 263 security personnel on the day alongside sufficient support from medical and the South African Police Services that have been made available for the arguably the biggest sporting showpiece on the southern hemisphere.
SMSA, the international award winning company, has successfully staged over 30 Soweto Derbies – recognised as the biggest sporting showpiece on the southern hemisphere garnering worldwide television audience at the 87 436-seater Calabash-styled facility.
“We pride ourselves on world class services at all of the venues we manage with safety and security procedures for our guests and always acquire the best in the field in all departments, including our risk advisor Patrick Ronan,” assured SMSA Commercial Director, Nirusha Moodley.
“Our planning for this fixture started in May, as it is always the case with an event of this magnitude. All eyes are on South Africa. We have successfully hosted over 30 Soweto
Derbies and looking forward to further success with this one, but ask all patrons to come to the venue early and adhere to messages and instructions from security personnel.”
Spectators are warned not to bring any prohibited items like sharp pointed objects, any form of liquor, metal objects including cans; offensive posters, banners, flags & banners. A full list of the prohibited items can be found on the SMSA website.
On the day emergency numbers:
Venue Operating Centre: 011 247 5300
SAPS: 0860 10111 or 011 983 4800
Computicket: 0861 915 8000