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Vodacom Park, BloemfonteinFree State Stadium, Bloemfontein, South AfricaVodacom Park / Free State Stadium MapVodacom Park / Free State Stadium InfoOriginally known as the Vodacom Park following accumulated advertising agreements, the stadium which will be utilized for hosting some of the 2010 FIFA World Cup the Free State stadium. The name Free State Stadium is the official name to be used during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The stadium is located within a sports complex comprising of cricket, hockey and athletics fields. It has minor upgrades to comply with the requirements of the world football organising body. The levels of upgrades include the increase in the following: Capacity: the original capacity of the stadium is at about 38,000 seats including the VIP seats which is being increased to 45,000 seating capacity. The following information briefly indicates the scope of the stadium’s refurbishment: Adding 2nd tier on the western pavilion to increase stadium capacity to 40,000 saleable seats, excluding VIP seats and Media facility. The modification will require removal of existing roof and construction of new upper tier Media seating for written press, radio and telecommunication Media center behind the western pavilion, which will be converted to new indoor multi purpose facility Post 2010 World Cup the stadium like others will continue to host more rugby and soccer matches and other additional events. South African government official 2010 site
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