Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is a 48,459-seater stadium in Port Elizabeth.
The five-tier, R2 billion (approximately $159 million) Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium was built overlooking the North End Lake, at the heart of the city. It is one of three coastal stadiums built in anticipation of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It regularly hosts large scale rugby union and football (soccer) matches. The stadium has also been used as a concert venue.
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