When watching a rugby match, the atmosphere of a busy stadium heightens the intensity of the game, from the booming chants and fervent cheers of fans to the overall viewing experience that the venues provide.
To identify the top venues for rugby fans, Betway Insider analysed 30 international stadiums. This study considered factors like Google review scores, capacity, accessibility and affordability to ascertain the best overall fan experience.
Cape Town Stadium, now called DHL Stadium, was named fourth in Betway’s Top 5 Global Rugby Stadiums for Fans ranking, standing out with a Google review score of 4.6 and over 20 000 Instagram posts.
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Cape Town Stadium was also lauded as the eighth-most affordable stadium globally, with the average cost of attending a game being less than £77.
The venue was constructed in 2010 for the FIFA World Cup; it has been the official ground for Western Province Rugby and the DHL Stormers since 2021. It also serves as a base for two of Cape Town’s soccer teams.
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The stadium has a 55 000-seat capacity, is the country’s fifth-largest and has hosted the South Africa Sevens rugby tournament since 2015.
It is a 1.6-mile (less than a kilometre) walk from the nearest train station, and a round trip on public transport costs only £1.70 (R40.69).
Its strong Google review score of 4.6/5 further cements its reputation as a fan favourite.
Other South African arenas mentioned include Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg and FNB Stadium, which rank seventh and tenth, respectively. Their high rankings are attributed to the affordability of meals and transportation for fans.
Here are the top 5 global rugby stadiums for fans:
- Stade de France, Saint-Denis
- Boris Paichadze Stadium, Tbilisi
- Estadio José Amalfitani, Buenos Aires
- Cape Town Stadium
- Estadio Ciudad de La Plata
This ranking points to the premium experience that these stadiums provide for rugby fans, combining affordability, accessibility and an electrifying atmosphere that makes each game a memorable event.
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