The first home game of the 26/27 season at DHL Stadium sees the DHL Stormers take on the Hollywoodbets Sharks in a big Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby. There is a lot going on, so here is all you need to know in one place.
Gates open early at 13h00 – three hours before kick-off – with all sorts to keep you entertained before and after the rugby as we go Beyond 80 Minutes for our first home match day of the 26/27 season.
The DHL Stormers will be playing in their new black alternate kit – a throwback to the iconic Men in Black campaign from 1999.
The DHL Stormers Bolts will be in action against Leopards U20 in an SA Rugby U20 match that will kick off 30 minutes after the Vodacom URC derby.
There is a big crowd expected, so please make sure you park remotely, make use of the free MyCiTi shuttle service and get to the stadium early.
The match
The Vodacom URC match kicks off at 16h00. With both teams stacked full of Springboks this promises to be a classic.
There are 11 Springboks in the DHL Stormers match squad, with scrumhalf Haashim Pead set to make his debut in a team that will be led by club captain Ruhan Nel.
Make sure you get there early. There is a full day of entertainment at DHL Stadium before kick-off and you do not want to miss a moment of it.
Your day, planned
12h30: First free MyCiTi shuttles depart
Shuttles run from the CTICC, Civic Centre and Thibault Square bus stations. Simply show your match ticket to board. Get there early and ride in. Parking in the stadium precinct will be extremely limited, so use remote parking and the free shuttles.
13h00: Gates open at DHL Stadium
The Love Garden opens with a Red Bull DJ playing live, along with food trucks and fun experiences for fans inside the stadium. Got kids? Check out the Clover Kids Zone.
14h00: Live local music acts
Ikamva Marimba Band, Isibane se Afrika and 7 Steps Minstrels doing their thing and creating a uniquely Cape Town vibe.
14h15: Player signing session
Get an autograph outside the merch store near block 115.
14h45: Team bus arrives on Fritz Sonnenberg Road
The DHL Stormers team bus arrives on Fritz Sonnenberg Road, across from the athletics stadium. If you have not yet entered the stadium, come and give the boys a send-off before they head in.
15h00: Take your seat
Warm-ups, fan cams and a special act from Red Bull. Get to your seat to catch all of it before kick-off.
16h00: Kick-off: DHL Stormers vs Hollywoodbets Sharks
Vodacom URC local derby. This is what we are here for.
18h15: DHL Stormers Bolts v Leopards U20
More quality rugby as we watch the next generation of stars in action.
18h20: The party continues
If you are not watching the U20 match, there is still plenty on inside the stadium. Head to the Love Garden for a Red Bull DJ set to close out what should be a memorable day.
Getting to the stadium
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 CTICC, Civic Centre and Thibault Square bus stations. Simply show your match ticket on entry and get a free ride to the stadium.
The first shuttles will leave at 12h30, thereafter a bus leaves on demand. The last return bus leaves the Stadium bus station at 20h30.
Use public transport to reach the bus stations and either catch the free shuttle to the stadium or use the Fan Walk.
Parking
CTICC: R150 by card. Open from 12h00, closes at midnight.
Civic Centre: Open from 12h00, closes at 21h30.
Precinct parking (P4 & P9): Limited spaces available from 12h00. R120 by card only. Expect congestion.
DHL Stadium is in a residential precinct. Please respect the residents and co-operate with traffic officials on duty. Vehicles that are illegally parked will be fined and/or towed.
E-hailing
There is a dedicated e-hailing drop-off area on Helen Suzman Boulevard between York Circle and Beach Road. Spectators are warned that drop-and-go and pick-up in this area will have long delays due to expected traffic congestion.
Road closures
There will be controlled access to Vlei Road. Fritz Sonnenberg Road and Stephan Way will be closed. Please also note that there is ongoing construction at the V&A Waterfront which will cause delays — plan your route accordingly.
Your match ticket
Ensure that you have added your match tickets to your phone’s wallet from the Stormers App before you get to the stadium, for a quick tap for easy entry. Screenshots will not work at the gates, so please add your ticket to your wallet in advance.
All those entering the stadium are requested to have their tickets on their own phone to reduce congestion and delays on entry.
Tickets are available to purchase at stormers.co.za and at the stadium ticket office (card only) while still available. Tickets purchased from Viagogo or any other third party will not be valid.
All tickets have an allocated level, block and seat number. Please sit in the correct seat as printed clearly on your ticket and keep your ticket on you at all times. There will be a secondary ticket security check inside the stadium before entry into the seating block is allowed. Signage and officials will help direct you.
How to add your ticket to your wallet
Download the Stormers App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Sign in with the same email address and password used to set up your account on stormers.tmtickets.co.za. Your tickets will be in the tickets tab and can be added to your phone wallet from there.
How to purchase tickets
Register — create an account at stormers.co.za. Click on Tickets, then the head and shoulders icon on stormers.tmtickets.co.za, and select ‘register’.
Buy — once registered and signed in, book and pay. You will receive a confirmation email.
App — download the Stormers App and sign in with the same credentials. Your tickets will be in the tickets tab, ready to add to your wallet.
How to transfer tickets
In the app, go to the tickets tab → Manage Tickets → select the tickets you want to transfer → ‘Forward to a friend’. The recipient must have a registered Stormers ticketing account. Membership numbers can be found in the settings tab of the app or on stormers.tmtickets.co.za once logged in.
On the day: what you need to know
The stadium operates a cashless system — card payments only at all bars and food outlets.
No food or drink may be brought into the stadium.
Smoking and vaping are permitted in designated areas only. Not permitted in suites or on the open stands.
All wheelchair access areas must be kept clear at all times.
No spectator is permitted on the pitch. Pitch invasion is a criminal offence.
Lost and found is at Foyer A, on the podium.
Be aware of pickpockets at the stadium and car jamming in parking areas. Keep your valuables close.
Please respect those around you and abide by the stadium rules and the ticketing conditions of use, available on the DHL Stormers website.
Prohibited items
The following items are not permitted at DHL Stadium events:
Umbrellas
Food and drinks of any kind
Cans, glass or plastic bottles of any kind, including squeezer bottles
Firearms, ammunition or any 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
Liquor
Dangerous weapons as defined in the Dangerous Weapons Act, 1968 (Act No. 71 of 1968), including knives and sticks
Unauthorised cameras with detachable lenses
Flagpoles or banner poles of any kind, unless made from non-flammable and flexible plastic not exceeding 1 metre in length and 1cm in diameter
Clothing, banners, flags, placards or items that are racist, sexist, discriminatory, political, or offensive in nature
Ambush marketing items
Animals
Fraudulent tickets
The prohibited items list may be amended at any time. The current version is published on the DHL Stormers website.
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