DHL Stormers v Benetton: All you need to know
The DHL Stormers face Italian side Benetton in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship Kids Round match at DHL Stadium on Saturday. Here is all you need to know ahead of matchday.
The DHL Stormers will be looking to back up their win against Connacht last week and continue their climb up the standings when they face a Benetton side full of international stars.
As part of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Kids Round there will be kids taking over key matchday roles such as the referee overseeing the coin toss, official photographers and the stadium announcer.
Gates open at 16h15 ahead of kick-off at 18h15, with a host of activations for the whole family to enjoy inside the stadium, including a kiddies zone with inflatables, slides and facepainting.
The DHL Stormers will get off the team bus on Fritz Sonnenberg Road across from the athletics stadium at 16h40, giving the fans a chance to greet the players as they arrive for the match.
– Gates at DHL Stadium open at 16h15, with kick-off at 18h15. Get there early.
– The beer garden will be open from 16h15 – with a Red Bull DJ playing live, along with food trucks and activations for fans inside the stadium.
– There will also be various sponsor activations around the stadium from 16h15 for the whole family to enjoy.
– Make sure you get there early, park remotely and use the MyCiti shuttles from the Civic Centre and Thibault Square to make the most of what should be a great day out at DHL Stadium.
Match tickets
Only tickets purchased via Ticketmaster are valid, tickets purchased from Viagogo or any other third party will not be valid.
Ensure that you have downloaded the Ticketmaster app and have your tickets available on your phone before you arrive at the stadium, to make the entry process as easy as possible.
Each person entering, regardless of age, requires a match ticket and seat.
Disabled seating at DHL Stadium can be booked by email to [email protected].
There are 110 dedicated, specifically designed wheelchair seats and 138 buddy seats at DHL Stadium with full ramp access and facilities.
Parking and free MyCiTi shuttles
Spectators are urged to park in the city centre and make use of the free MyCiTi bus shuttles which will run from the Civic Centre and Thibault Square bus stations. Simply show your match ticket on entry and get a free ride to the stadium.
Public parking is available at the Civic Centre from 15h15 until 22h30, but there will be no parking or MyCiTi shuttles running from the CTICC. The Cape Town Jazz Festival is taking place at the CTICC, so please avoid this area and allow for more travel time from the city centre.
The first shuttles will leave at 15h45, thereafter, a bus leaves every 20 minutes or when full. The last return bus leaves the Stadium bus station at 22h15.
Use public transport to the bus stations and either catch the free shuttle to the stadium or use the Fan Walk.
There will be limited public parking available at the stadium P9 and P4 parking areas from 15h15. Payment by card purchase for R120.
DHL Stadium is in a residential precinct, so please respect the residents and co-operate with the traffic officials on duty. Please note that vehicles that are illegally parked will be fined and/or towed away.
Road closures
There will be no access to Vlei Road, while Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Stephan Way, and Granger Bay Boulevard and Fort Wynyard Street will all be closed. There will be restrictions on Helen Suzman Boulevard and Somerset Road from 06h00.
E-Hailing
There will be a dedicated e-hailing drop-off area on Helen Suzman Boulevard between York Circle and Beach Road, but spectators are warned that drop-and-go and pick-up in this area will have long delays due to expected traffic congestion.
Other information
No spectators will be allowed to take food or drink into the stadium.
All seats are numbered. All spectators must please sit in the correct seat as allocated on the tickets.
The lost and found in the stadium is now located at Foyer A, Level Two.
Spectators are urged to be aware of the threat of car jamming in parking areas.
Please also be wary of pickpockets at the stadium and keep your valuables close to you at all times.
Please note that no spectator is allowed access to the pitch. Any person invading the pitch can be prosecuted as this is a criminal offence.
DHL Stadium is a smoke/vaping free building. Smoking is permitted in designated areas on Level 02 Podium (outside). No smoking/vaping is allowed in any suites or on the stands.
Please note that umbrellas are prohibited at DHL Stadium and will not be allowed into the stadium. The stadium and event organiser will not take responsibility for umbrellas left at the stadium entrance gates. Please bring a rain jacket should there be a threat of rain.
Please respect all those around you and abide by the stadium rules and the ticketing conditions of use which are available on the DHL Stormers website.
List of prohibited items for events at DHL Stadium
Umbrellas
Food and drinks of any kind
Bottles: Cans, glass or Plastic bottles of any kind including squeezer bottles
Firearms, ammunition or device as defined in the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No.60 of 2000)
Fireworks
Sharp metal objects
Explosives
Tear gas, mace or similar airborne chemical agents
Narcotics
Items which could cause injury, obstruction or blockages.
Clothing, banners, flags, placards or any other items with, in the opinion of the EO, SAPS, or any other designated official, that is racist, sexist, discriminatory, of a political nature, or in any way offensive content.
Flagpole or banner pole of any kind, unless it is made from inflammable and flexible plastic and does not exceed 1 metre in length 1cm in diameter
Ambush marketing items
Animals
Liquor
Drunkenness and unacceptable behaviour
Dangerous weapons as defined in Dangerous Weapon Act, 1968 (Act No.71 of 1968) including knives and sticks
Unauthorized Cameras with detachable lenses
Fraudulent tickets
Please note that the prohibited items list can be amended at any time and published on the DHL Stormers website.
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We are looking forward to what should be another special occasion at DHL Stadium as we all get behind our team.
