Posted in News on Oct 28, 2016.
The time for the biggest and most sought after PSL fixture is upon us. Logistics are of utmost important for staging a successful event and the supporters are advised to observe all protocols. The Absa Premiership clash between Soweto arch-rivals Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs is taking place at FNB Stadium on Saturday, 29 October (kick-off is at 15:30).
Times:
The gates will open at 11:30. Despite catching the match vibe early around the stadium precinct, there will be curtain raisers played between Orlando Pirates Legends and Kaizer Chiefs Legends. Kick-off for this game is at 12:30. At 13:30 the stadium precinct roads will be closed. For VIP Ticket holders, suites will open at 13:30.
Parking:
Parking is always a challenge due to the supporters arriving at the stadium at the same time towards the kick-off time. Please buy parking tickets at Computicket and Shoprite/Checkers. Tickets are available for general parking R40, exclusive parking R80, premium parking R120 and bus parking R300.
Disabled Parking, R50 per vehicle via Computicket customer care 011 340 8000 or 0861 915 8000. If you have any problems making this booking, please contact Stadium Management on 011 247 5300.
NO PUBLIC PARKING AT THE SOWETO DERBY and strictly no parking tickets will be sold on site on the day of the match.
JMDP has initiated more stringent measures to regulate parking management systems at the FNB Stadium for this mouth-watering encounter.
Public transportation will be the main form of transport to the FNB Stadium, special transport will ferry supporters to the stadium: Rea Vaya, Metrorail, TOP 6 TAXIS and KTK MINI BUS SHUTTLES.
Road Closures in the outer perimeter road closures at the following intersections:
- Soweto Highway and Mentz Street
- Soweto Highway and N1 South
- N17 and Nasrec road
- Crownwood road and Booysens Reserve road
- Crownwood road and Amethyst Road
- N1 North off-ramp and N17
- Rand Show road and Aerodrome road
- Nasrec and Adcock Ingram
- Nasrec and Rand Show road
- Rand Show road and Golden Highway
- Golden Highway and Stadium Avenue
Recommended Routes to Stadium,
The VIP & Hospitality ticket holders from the North are recommended to approach the Stadium from the North via the N17 (access off the N1 North). The VIP & Hospitality from the South are advised to use the Soweto Highway (access off the N1 South) and from the East via Rand Show Road (access off the N12 South).
Emergency numbers:
Stadium Management: 011 247 5300
Venue Operating Centre: 082 367 4297
Booysens SAPS: 011 433 5223
Computicket: 0861 915 8000
JMPD Control Room: 011 785 9620