Nelson-Mandela-Bay-Stadium, Port Elizabeth South Africa

© Marcus Bredt, Berlin

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is a 48 000 seater stadium in Port Elizabeth. It is one of three coastal stadiums built in anticipation of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

The five-tier, R2 billion (approximately US$ 270million) Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium was built overlooking the North End Lake, at the heart of the city. It regularly hosts large scale football and rugby matches. The stadium has also been used as a concert venue.

Client:

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
P.O. Box 116 • ZA-6000 Port Elizabeth / SOUTH AFRICA
Tel.: +27-41-5065555 • Fax: +27-41-5065555
web: nelsonmandelabay.gov.za

Architect:

gmp-Architekten von Gerkan, Marg und Partner
Elbchaussee 139 • D-22763 Hamburg / GERMANY
Tel.: +49(0)40-88151-0 • Fax: +49(0)40-88151-177
eMail: hamburg-e@gmp-architekten.de • web: www.gmp-architekten.de

in Joint-Venture with:
ADA Architectural Design Associates, Dhiro Kalian;
Dominic Bonnesse Architects;
NOH Architects, Gapp Architects