Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium cost around R2.1 billion to build. The eye-catching roof was specially designed to withstand Port Elizabeth's notoriously high wind speeds, and the stadium is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and two huge viewing screens. The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth is located two kilometres from the coast, close to the N2 highway and no more than fifteen minutes drive from Port Elizabeth hotels making it convenient for the players and officials. 

KEY MATCHES AND DATES:

• Saturday, 26 June 2010 - Round of 16

• Friday, 2 July 2010 - Quarter Final

• Saturday, 10 July 2010 - Third-Place Playoff 

FIRST ROUND MATCHES AND DATES:

• Saturday 12 June 2010 - Korea Republic vs Greece

• Tuesday 15 June 2010 - Ivory Coast vs Portugal

• Friday 18 June 2010 - Germany vs Serbia

• Monday 21 June 2010 - Chile vs Switzerland

• Wednesday 23 June 2010 - Slovenia vs England