Soccer City Stadium Or FNB Stadium

This magnificent 94,736-seater, located in Nasrec, south of Johannesburg, is South Africa's largest venue and the country's proud global behemoth.

FNB Stadium's distinctive architecture has earned it the nickname "Calabash" or "African Pot" since it was refurbished for the first-ever African World Cup in 2010 at a cost of R3.3 billion.

Formerly known as Soccer City, the stadium has hosted a number of important events, beginning with former President Nelson Mandela's first speech in 1990, just days after his release from a 27-year prison sentence.

The facility has held some of the country's major sports and music events, including the 2010 FIFA World Cup TM opening and closing ceremonies, as well as the final. The stadium also hosted the continental Africa Cup of Nations final in 2013.

For local and international football matches, FNB Stadium is usually packed to capacity. It is the favored viewing platform for the Soweto derby, which pits two South African Premier Soccer League football powerhouses, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, against each other.

International rugby test matches and performances by the world's best music performers, such as U2, Lady Gaga, and Justin Bieber, have also drawn record crowds.

Other notable events in the country have been held at FNB Stadium, including the funeral of political leader Chris Hani in 1993 and the poignant memorial service tribute to Nelson Mandela in 2013.

Capacity: 94,736 seats
Location: South Africa