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DP World Wanderers Stadium in Illovo, Johannesburg, is a premier multipurpose venue and home to the DP World Lions. With a seated capacity of 28,000, the stadium hosts cricket, concerts, and major events in a vibrant city setting. The venue offers diverse seating areas, accessible parking, and convenient transit options, making it a practical choice for fans and event-goers alike. We’ve gathered essential details to help you secure your seats, plan your trip, and find comfortable nearby accommodations and dining.
Note: The venue’s name reflects its sponsorship history as the DP World Wanderers Stadium. It has previously been known as Bidvest Wanderers Stadium and remains a premier destination for sports and events in Johannesburg.
Venue details
- Location: DP World Wanderers Stadium, Corlett Drive, Illovo, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa
- Type: Multipurpose stadium (cricket and events); home to the DP World Lions
- Capacity: 28,000 seated
- Notable seating areas: Open East Stand, Unity Stand, Castle Corner, Memorial Stand, Centenary Pavilion, and a grass family area
- Address and access: On-site parking with an official parking map available; nearby parking at Wanderers Club and Wanderers Golf Club
- Transit options: Park-and-Ride from Melrose Arch; ride-hailing (Uber); Gautrain access via Rosebank
- Nearby hotels and dining: Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers (Protea by Marriott); The Peech Hotel (Melrose); Marriott Executive Apartments Johannesburg, Melrose Arch; 54 On Bath; Saxon Hotel (Rosebank). We highlight affiliate partners for convenient stays and meals.
- Notable events: 2003 Cricket World Cup Final (Australia vs India); 2007 World Twenty20 Final; 2009 IPL Final; Barack Obama Mandela Lecture (2018).
- Tickets and accessibility: Always verify the latest event date and seating availability. Your friendly, reliable source for fair, straightforward ticket shopping.
Transit and parking tips
- Plan to use the on-site parking first; reserve a spot via the official map where possible.
- Consider Park-and-Ride from Melrose Arch for a convenient, citywide option.
- For quick commutes, Uber is widely available around the Illovo area; Gautrain access via Rosebank is a solid option for visitors coming from other parts of Gauteng.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 28,000 (seated) at DP World Wanderers Stadium.
- Location/Address: DP World Wanderers Stadium, Corlett Drive, Illovo, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa.
- Venue type: Multipurpose stadium (cricket and events) and home to the DP World Lions.
- Seating plan highlights: Open East Stand, Unity Stand, Castle Corner, Memorial Stand, Centenary Pavilion, and a grass family area.
- Parking: On-site parking; official parking map available; prior parking can be purchased; parking nearby Wanderers Club and Wanderers Golf Club.
- Transit options: Park-and-Ride from Melrose Arch; Uber; Gautrain access via Rosebank.
- Nearby hotels: Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers (Protea by Marriott); The Peech Hotel (Melrose); Marriott Executive Apartments Johannesburg, Melrose Arch; 54 On Bath; Saxon Hotel (Rosebank).
- Notable events hosted: 2003 Cricket World Cup Final (Australia vs India) at Wanderers; 2007 World Twenty20 Final; 2009 IPL Final; Barack Obama Mandela Lecture (2018) at the venue.
- Renaming note: Current name is DP World Wanderers Stadium due to sponsorship; previously associated with Bidvest Wanderers Stadium; no demolition.