StadiumsEllis Park
Rugby Stadium
Ellis Park
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Capacity
62,567
Opened
1928
Ellis Park, officially the Emirates Airline Park, is one of South Africa's most iconic rugby grounds, situated in the Doornfontein area of Johannesburg. At an altitude of 1,753 metres above sea level, the thin air creates unique playing conditions that can exhaust visiting teams. The stadium is forever associated with the 1995 Rugby World Cup final, immortalised in the film "Invictus," where Nelson Mandela presented the Webb Ellis Cup to Springbok captain Francois Pienaar.
Notable Moments
The 1995 Rugby World Cup final — South Africa 15, New Zealand 12 (extra time)
Nelson Mandela wearing a Springbok jersey to present the trophy to Francois Pienaar
South Africa's record 74-3 victory over the British & Irish Lions in the infamous 1955 test
Bryan Habana's four tries against England in 2007
The Springboks' emotional victory over the All Blacks after readmission to international rugby in 1992
Past Results
Lions vs Edinburgh2026
1. Lions (Home)
2. Edinburgh (Away)
Lions vs Edinburgh RugbyUnited Rugby Championship 2026
1. Lions (Home)
2. Edinburgh Rugby (Away)
Lions vs Stormers2026
1. Lions (Home)
2. Stormers (Away)
Lions vs StormersUnited Rugby Championship 2026
1. Lions (Home)
2. Stormers (Away)
Lions vs Sharks2026
1. Lions (Home)
2. Sharks (Away)
Lions vs SharksUnited Rugby Championship 2026
1. Lions (Home)
2. Sharks (Away)
Lions vs Bulls2026
1. Lions (Home)
2. Bulls (Away)
Lions vs BullsUnited Rugby Championship 2026
1. Lions (Home)
2. Bulls (Away)
Lions vs Ulster2026
1. Lions (Home)
2. Ulster (Away)
Lions vs Ulster RugbyUnited Rugby Championship 2026
1. Lions (Home)
2. Ulster Rugby (Away)
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