Stadium Management South Africa is excited to welcome football fans back to the FNB Stadium when South Africa play Ethiopia in a FIFA World Cup qualifier on the 12th of October.
“Fans have been hungry to return to the stadium and the small business and informal sector will receive a massive boost as a result of this initiative.”
“These news will be received with delight by those who sell food, flags and taxi drivers who take fans to the stadiums. It is part of the economy that had suffered a lot as a result of fans not being allowed to attend matches. I am happy, this is the beginning of the Restoration of the football economy,’’ said SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan.
Fans who wish to attend the match need to be Fully Vaccinated and fans that are Fully Vaccinated will receive free entry to the game if they comply with the following conditions.
Requirements to receive your free entry to the game:
On arrival at the FNB Stadium you will need to present your ID, the confirmation message you received confirming that you will be allowed to attend South Africa vs Ethiopia at the FNB Stadium which is your electronic ticket with your QR code.
A further requirement is that you bring your digital vaccination card or a printed vaccination card.
Once all the above requirements have been met and approved you will receive your free entry to the game and if you do not have all 3 of the requirements you will not be allowed access to the FNB Stadium.
Fans will be allowed into FNB Stadium through gate M and spectators will be seated on the West Stand.
Vuvuzelas will not be allowed into FNB Stadium due to the risk of transmitting COVID and you will not be allowed to bring in any food or drinks and alcohol will not be allowed, however there will be vendors supplying fresh food and water.
All parking will be directed to the western side and there will be three gates for access purposes.
Gate M will be used for general access for general ticket holders and there they will do the first self-check and at the second self-check you will receive your wristband which allows you access to the venue and you will have a dedicated seat.
The VIP Parking will be in hospitality and those invited guests the same principle will apply.
Please arrive early to allow time for screening and security checks and please note that all tickets available for the game have been issued.
Stadium Management South Africa looks forward to welcoming football fans back to the FNB Stadium.