Stadium Layout
Toyota Stadium is the home base of Free Sate Rugby (the Toyota Cheetahs and Toyota Free State Cheetahs). This stadium and the related infrastructure ranks amongst the most sophisticated in South African sport.
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No.
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Category
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Notes and Comments
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1.
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Stadium size
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46 000 seat stadium
Certified as an international rugby and soccer stadium by the relevant authorities
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2.
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Stadium location
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1km from CBD
10km from airport
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3.
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Access
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32 entrances split across 2 gates per side of the stadium (8 gates in total)
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4.
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Hospitality
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100 suites
Permanent hospitality area right next to the stadium for approximately 5,000 fans
Facilities include an entertainment deck, 15 fixed gazebos
The hospitality area is in a fenced off, secure and well lit area
All suites have an in-house television network, enabling guests to watch the match live, and other broadcast events
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Parking
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Toyota Stadium have more capacity than is currently needed for sold out Springbok test and Bafana Bafana matches
There is a range of parking in nearby parking areas, fields, parks and surrounding streets
Secure VIP parking is available to VIPs, suite holders etc.
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Transport
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Local fans without their own transport make use of taxis and special buses from various points in Bloemfontein
Airport -sufficient capacity for sold out test matches
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Other
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2 Electronic scoreboards
2 Video boards
Stadium sound system upgraded in 2009
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Rugby Field
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No.
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Category
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Notes and Comments
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1.
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Grass type
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Evergreen grass
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2.
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Laid
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In 1995
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3.
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Lighting
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Safety and Security
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Category
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Notes and Comments
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Security Provider
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SPE Security
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Stadium
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Fence around stadium
Safe entrance and exit from stadium
Secured VIP and suite holder security
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Other
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No serious incidents in the last ten years for rugby or soccer
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Transport Facilities
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No.
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Category
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Notes and Comments
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Airport
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Medium size South African airport which has sufficient capacity for sold out test matches
10km from stadium and 9km from city centre
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Distances by road
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1 and a half hours from Kimberly
1 and a half hours from Welkom
4 hours from Johannesburg
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Bus
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A fully developed bus service connects the CBD with the surrounding suburbs, as well as other major South African cities
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Relevant City Infrastructure
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No.
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Category
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Notes and Comments
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Hotels
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Over 5,000 beds in 140 hotels and guest houses
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Road Network
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Bloemfonteinis a low congestion city with more than 1,700km of paved roads
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Telecommunications
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Similar to all SA cities
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4.
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Sporting precinct
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Yes, includes rugby, cricket, athletics, swimming, tennis and hockey facilities situated together
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