FNB Stadium
BrochureDescription of
our facility
Our project is effectively a refurbishment and extension ofan existing stadium, the old FNB/Soccer City stadium.
It was completed in 1987, and it essentially consistedof a playing field for football and rugby (but mostly
football) surrounded by embankment seating, 2levels of corporate hospitality suites, and an elevatedseating tier on the western side only.
In 2006 the architects Populous, in partnershipwith Boogertman Urban Edge + Partners, began
designing the new stadium.
Many ideas for the main form of the stadium were
tested, some resulting from inspirational aspectsof Africa landscape, some from mining traditions
and some from indigenous arts and crafts.

A key aspect of the emerging
design was the emphasis on an
optimal seating bowl form, which
naturally led to explorations aboutbowl –like forms therefore the“Calabash” form resulted. It enabledmany opportunities to explore
surface and colour as well as form.
The calabash, circular in shape onplan, was created to contain thequadruple-tiered seating bowl and allow
generous spaces for the monumental
vertical circular ramps and dramatic
sweeping concourses.
The design represents a regional
approach; a response to the immediate
suburban fringe context of Soweto and thegritty urban context of nearby Johannesburg
and the integrated mining industry.

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The main volumetric form is inspired by the traditional
African utilitarian form of the ‘calabash’, or communal
cooking pot. This form is used as a layering device; itenables an overall spherical form to emerge. This isimportant for the spatial qualities of the seating bowl
and for the experience of the place as a whole.
The layered facade that results from an overlay ofseveral ordering devices and patterning ideas isalternatively made from open or glazed panels,
utilising 8 colours and 2 different textures of fibrereinforced concrete panels.

The calabash form rests on the podium of the main externalconcourse and its circular plan format helps reduce costs.
By encircling the rectangular seating bowl and field, the form
enables all façade detailing to be consistent in plan and section,
thus ensuring an easier detailing, manufacture, and installation
process.
Given that the existing concrete structure was limited in its ability
to carry the additional roof load imposed on it, it was decided
by the design team to remove the roof structure from the seatingbowl structure and place the roof structure on symmetrically placed
concrete shafts.
The upper roof, which is cantilevered from a triangular spatial ringtruss, is covered by a PTFE membrane in a colour similar to that of thelocally known as “slime dumps” that dominate and define the skylineof contemporary Johannesburg and constantly change. Mountains
consisting of the yellow gold rich tailings sands created by over a
century of intensive mining operations.
The choice of concrete for the bulk of the structure was taken to matchwith the existing structural profile so as to enable all pre-cast units
to be made on site, and to improve on the costs and lead times of astructural steel framework.
In times of plentiful rain fall, water is pumped from the moat to thebasement storage tank to serve the toilets, maintaining a minimum
supply of rain water in the moat for irrigation of the playing field. Also,in the toilets, the flushing sequence and the time between flushes are
pre-programmed based on the expected activities at the stadium. On
non-event days the flushing intervals are as much as six hours, whilst
on event days the intervals are shorter; time is reduced to thirty minutes
between flushes. This success of the system is aided through the useof waterless traps on all urinals, basins and sinks, which effectively seal
smells and require little or no water flow to remain effective.
3IPC/IAKS Distinctionaccessibility features
The viewing conditions for spectators are paramount tothe success of a stadium.
Our focus was to explore an idea whereby thespectator is always left with a sense of connectedness
to each and every other seat in the stadium and also
aware of a strong connection via adjacent concourses
to the inspiring landscape to the immediate exterior.
The resultant design allows for the patron toalways feel connected in this fashion by eliminating
overlaps of seating tiers to create a fully open bowl
and to arrange for the location of all supporting
accommodation away from the bowl edge
condition to enable the flow of space form theinside to the outside and vice versa.

The bowl is very compact for its size, the circulation is efficientand the exit time for all occupants is approaching six minutes inpractice. This is extremely efficient and results in a high level ofsafety.
The following items were considered and implemented:
Outside the stadium••

Transport facilities and access to the stadium: The transport hubs
to the north and south of the stadium provide accessible Bus Rapid
Transit systems that are linked to ramp systems and promenadesthat have slopes of 1:20 and 1:15 for the continuous ramps andwalkways with flat rest areas for every metre rise of fall.

••

Car parking: Parking areas dedicated for the mobility impaired arelocated within the stadium precinct perimeter within 200m from theturnstile line located in the south eastern area of the site.

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Entering the stadium•

Ticket outlets: these are located all aroundthe stadium adjacent to the pedestrian access
walkways and have been provided with lower
counters for the mobility impaired.
•

Access in to the stadium: all turnstile lines havebeen provided with exceptions gates directly
adjacent to each turnstile block.
•Entrance doors and lobbies: all door
openings are minimum 813 wide which isthe standard.

Circulation areas••

All horizontal circulation routes are significantly wider thanthe minimum widths recommended and are based on thedetailed crowd modelling study that was done for the entire
stadium.

••

Vertical circulation Lifts: each corner of the stadium has been
provided with a passenger lift which acts as fireman’s lift toprovide access to the lower and upper skybox levels. All lifts
have been provided with braille buttons and with an audio
system announcing the floors.

••

Vertical circulation ramps: there are 8 major ramp structures
located symmetrically around the stadium linking the podium levelto the sky box levels and the upper seating tier. These have very
low gradients of 1:15 and are provided with level resting spaces forevery metre rise. All ramps have been provided with a slip resistantfloor covering.

The stadium in all its operational and functional aspects meets the full
requirements of the main facility for the FIFA world cup.
The FIFA world cup events were hosted with great success and thestadium certainly provided a unique and memorable image for the 2010
FIFA world Cup.
It was the venue for both the opening and closing games of the FIFA2010 world cup in South Africa.
The stadium is a continuing success and is currently the preferred homeground for Kaizer Chiefs F.C and effectively a national stadium, for theSouth African National football team.
In addition to sporting fixtures, we also host music concert, church
events, conferences, meeting, weddings and year end functions.
Please refer to suit layout section for further information.
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Drawings/
plansBasement
Lower
Suite

Embankment
Concourse
Lower
Concourse

Soccer City Stadium, designed by Populous and Boogertman Urban Edge + Partners.
Basement, Embankment Concourse, Lower Suite and Lower Concourse plan.

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UpperSuite

Upper
Concourse

Roof

Upper Tier

Soccer City Stadium, designed by Populous and Boogertman Urban Edge + Partners.
Upper Suite, Upper Concourse, Roof and Upper Tier plan.

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West
Section

Soccer City Stadium, designed by Populous and Boogertman Urban Edge + Partners. West Section.

9NorthSection

Soccer City Stadium, designed by Populous and Boogertman Urban Edge + Partners. North Section.

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Soccer City Stadium, designed by Populous and Boogertman Urban Edge + Partners. Site Map.

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Pricing
structure

National stadium - event venues
MINIMUM
DIMENSIONS
LVL
LVL 0

AREA

MINIMUM
WIDTH

SQM

CAPACITIESMINIMUM
DEPTH

EXHIBITIONCINEMAPAXSCHOOL
ROOM
PAX

BOARD
ROOM
PAX

BANQUETPAX

COCKTAIL
1/1.5m
PAX

WEST PARKING AREA

5099

30101

167457

270

N/A

N/A

N/A

2880

3399

AUDITORIUM

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

156

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

NORTH WARM UP AREA

159

4400

25501

N/A

182

105

N/A

100

106

SOUTH WARM UP AREA

159

4465

25631

N/A

182

105

N/A

100

106

NORTH CONCOURSE AREA

910

80000

9213

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

620

607

EAST CONCOURSE AREA

1206

61019

17202

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

720

804

SOUTH CONCOURSE AREA

906

72364

9236

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

600

604

LVL 1
LVL 2

LVL 3

LVL 4

LVL 5

WEST - NORTH RESTAURANT

382

26231

9406

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

280

255

WEST - SOUTH RESTAURANT

419

26299

15534

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

310

279

WEST - COFFEE SHOP

280

16316

13263

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

200

187

WEST - MERCHANDISE SHOP

278

17559

12919

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

200

185

EAST - SHARED HOSPITALITY

315

26121

11441

N/A

389

192

N/A

210

210

WEST - VIP SUITE

516

36735

8477

N/A

634

360

N/A

350

344

WEST - COJ SUITE

125

11397

10243

N/A

120

69

N/A

N/A

83

WEST - STADIUM MANAGEMENT SUITE

115

11405

10244

N/A

120

60

N/A

N/A

77

EAST - GROUP HOSPITALITY

315

26121

11463

N/A

389

192

N/A

210

210

WEST - SUPER SUITE

477

34126

8406

N/A

588

354

N/A

350

318

NORTH-EAST PLATFORM A

442

7293

2105

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

340

295

NORTH-EAST PLATFORM B

363

12372

2105

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

270

242

EAST PLATFORM

440

58221

7599

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

330

293

SOUTH-EAST PLATFORM A

437

7296

2104

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

250

291

SOUTH-EAST PLATFORM B

363

12372

2104

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

320

242

SOUTH-WEST PLATFORM A

365

12372

2105

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

250

243

SOUTH-WEST PLATFORM B

435

7296

2105

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

360

290

WEST PLATFORM

1754

58221

26544

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

1280

1169

NORTH-WEST PLATFORM A

318

19581

4905

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

19

212

NORTH-WEST PLATFORM B

456

20750

4905

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

36

304

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FNB Stadium indicative cost
All amounts excludes VAT
Stadium Costs

Total Cost

Notes

FNB Stadium venue rental
Pitch cover rental and installation
Flood lights initial switch
Flood lights (x12 hours thereafter)
Stadium operational costs
Sub Total

0,00

Operational Costs
Safety & security
Parking management
Event Cleaning including consumables
Medical services
City JOC presentation
Emergency Management Services
Fencing
Fire rationale
Meals for VOC & SAPS representatives
Moat ramps
Event ticketing
Ticketing and accreditation management
Accreditation for load-in and load-out
Event accredidation
Portable toilets
TOTAL

0,00
Venue Deposits

Refundable venue damages deposit
Water and electricity use
Pitch reinstatement and pitch cover deposit
TOTAL
EVENT TOTAL BUDGET

0,00
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Concert

Full Capacity FNB Stadium Indicative Costs
All amounts excludes VAT
Description

FNB Stadium - Full Capacity

Notes

Venue rental
Security Services
Security Services Facility Fees
Load in and out Security / VIP West Block
Cleaning Services
Cleaning Consumables
Event Technical Support
Turnstile Technical
MedicalFencing
Way Leave
EMS
Meals (SAPS,VOC)Box Office Management
Ticketing (should SMSA print tickets)
Accreditation
Pitch Preperation and Renovation Cost
Sub Total

R-

Deposits
Description
Venue and Pitch Cover Damage Deposit

FNB Stadium - Full Capacity

Floodlights Use Deposit
Floodlight switch on per hour thereafter for 4 hours
Pitch Reinstatement Deposit
Diesel and Generator Deposit
Water and Electricity for High Risk Event
Sub Total

0,00

Pitch & Pitch Cover
Description

FNB Stadium - Full Capacity

Pitch Cover Rental
Pitch Cover Rental Additional
Sub Total
EVENT TOTAL BUDGET

0,00
-

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Date: 2018/2019 Soccer Season
Competition: PSL Cup Competition
Stadium: FNB Stadium

SMSA Model: Stadium operational expenses prepared by SMSA with indicative expenses
to host matches in the Cup Competitions (excluding finals & category A matches)
All excluding VATA

PSL expenses per
match

A.1

Stadium rental

A.2

Stadium services
Cleaning, consumables &waste management
Steiner Hygiene
Medical services
AV services
Lift technician
Operational staff & casuals
RadiosTicket verification

A.3

Utility consumption
Water & electricity
Day matches (Evening
matches add R?)
Floodlights (for 4 hours)

A.4

Updated: 10 July 20182013/2014
SeasonSMSA
proposal for
2014/2015

SMSA
proposal for
2016/2017

SMSA
proposal for
2017/2018
5'000 to10'000capacity

SMSA
proposal for
2017/2018
15'000 to
25'000capacity

SMSA
proposal for
2018/2019
5'000 to10'000capacity

SMSA
proposal for
2018/201915'000 to
25'000capacity

Variance

Variance

Remarks

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Deposits not included

Event management
costs for PSL's accountSafety & security
Fencing
JMPD
Way leave
Road closure equipment
City EMS
CCTV
Accreditation
Meals for VOC, SAPS &
JMPD

A.5

Deposits
Damages deposit (perevent)
Diesel deposit (per event)

A.6

Total direct expenses

16Date: 2018/2019 Soccer Season
Competition: PSL Cup Competition
Stadium: FNB Stadium

SMSA Model: Stadium operational expenses prepared by SMSA with indicative expenses
to host matches in the Cup Competitions (excluding finals & category A matches)
All excluding VAT
B

SMSA commission &
share

B.1

TicketingCommission on standtickets
Below 10,000 tickets soldTicket sales between
10,000 & 15,000
More than 15,00 tickets
soldCommission on hospitality
tickets
Commission oncomplimentary standtickets
Below 7,500 tickets soldMore than 7,500 tickets
sold
Hospitality
Net profit split

B.2

C

2013/2014
SeasonSMSA
proposal for
2014/2015

SMSA
proposal for
2016/2017

SMSA
proposal for
2017/2018
5'000 to10'000capacity

SMSA
proposal for
2017/2018
15'000 to
25'000capacity

Updated: 10 July 2018
SMSA
proposal for
2018/2019
5'000 to10'000capacity

SMSA
proposal for
2018/201915'000 to
25'000capacity

Variance

Variance

Remarks

Notes
Ticket sales: SMSA commission on ticket sales to be determined post event/s					Hospitality sales: No sales assumptions made 					Event costs are based on 10,000 capacity. Inreases in security, medical & cleaning costs should attendances exceed 10,000					PSL to receive use of Presidential, Super and 2 VIP suites excluding catering					Costs excludes safety, security, fencing, traffic management, team related, competition, VIP, media, entertainment & branding costs					An agreement for hospitality programme to be negotiated & signed					SMSA could manage the box office at a significant discount - ticketing fees excluded in calculations above					PSL to enjoy exclusive A-perimeter advertising rights. Standard SMSA advertising opportunities to PSL will apply					Facility fee: All service providers subject to 15% facility fee on invoiced amounts					SMSA retain public sales, merchandising, activation & parking rights					CPI Increase
5,00%

Dr. Jacques Grobbelaar
Chief Executive Officer
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10 000 Capacity FNB Stadium Indicative Costs
All amounts excludes VAT
Description

FNB Stadium 10 000 Capacity

Notes

Venue rental

R-

Security Services

R-

Security Services Facility FeesR-

Cleaning Services

R-

Cleaning Consumables

R-

Event Technical Support

R-

Turnstile TechnicalR-

MedicalR-

FencingR-

Way Leave

R-

EMS

R-

Meals (SAPS,VOC)R-

Box Office Management

R-

Ticketing (should SMSA print tickets)

R-

JOC PresentationR-

Accreditation

R-

Parking & Road Closure Equipment

R-

Pitch Preperation and Renovation CostR-

Sub Total

R-

Deposits
Description

FNB Stadium - 10 000

Venue Damage Deposit

0,00

Floodlights Use Event Initial Switch On & 1st Hour

0,00

Floodlights Use Event 2nd Hour

0,00

Pitch Reinstatement Deposit

0,00

Diesel and Generator Deposit

0,00

Water and Electricity Deposit for High Risk Event

0,00

Sub Total

0,00

EVENT TOTAL BUDGET-

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Suitelayouts

Presidential Suite
One of the most prestige venues within FNB StadiumSpecifications:
Sqm: 516m2
Width: 36735
Depth: 8477

Seating Capabilities:
Cinema: 350
Classroom: 300
Cabaret Style: 250
Boardroom: 300
U-Shape: 200
Banquet: 200
Cocktail: 300

Other amenities:
Fully Air-conditioned
6 x 47” LCD Screens20Super Suite
An elegant venue to suit any function needs

Specifications:
Sqm: 477m2
Width: 34126
Depth: 8406

Seating Capabilities:
Cinema: 300
Classroom: 250
Cabaret Style: 200
Boardroom: 250
U-Shape: 150
Banquet: 180
Cocktail: 280

Other amenities:
Fully Air-conditioned
6 x 47” LCD Screens

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SMSA Lounge A
This can be used for smaller functions

Specifications:
Sqm: 382m2
Width: 26231
Depth: 9406

Seating Capabilities:
Cinema: 150
Classroom: 100
Cabaret Style: 75
Boardroom: 100
U-Shape: 75
Banquet: 100
Cocktail: 150

Other amenities:
Fully Air-conditioned
4 x 47” LCD Screens

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SMSA Lounge B
This can be used for smaller functions

Specifications:
Sqm: 419m2
Width: 26299
Depth: 15534

Seating Capabilities:
Cinema: 200
Classroom: 150
Cabaret Style: 125
Boardroom: 150
U-Shape: 125
Banquet: 150
Cocktail: 200

Other amenities:
Fully Air-conditioned
4 x 47” LCD Screens23Upper Concourse A
A beautiful open area that shows the detail of thecalabash suitable for larger events
Specifications:
Sqm: 877m2
Width: 291 105
Depth: 13 272

Seating Capabilities:
Cinema: 800
Classroom: 600
Cabaret Style: 450
Boardroom: 400
U-Shape: 600
Banquet: 400
Cocktail: 500

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Upper Concourse B
A beautiful open area that shows the detail of thecalabash suitable for larger events
Specifications:
Sqm: 877m2
Width: 291 105
Depth: 13 272

Seating Capabilities:
Cinema: 800
Classroom: 600
Cabaret Style: 450
Boardroom: 400
U-Shape: 600
Banquet: 400
Cocktail: 500

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Basement Parking
A very unique venue which can be used for exhibitions or
cocktail functions
Specifications:
Sqm: 5099m2
Width: 30 101
Depth: 167 457

Seating Capabilities:
Cinema: N/AClassroom: N/A
Cabaret Style: N/A
Boardroom: N/A
U-Shape: N/A
Banquet: N/A
Cocktail: 500

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Warm Up & Change Area Room A
A very unique venue to host smaller events

Specifications:
Sqm: 159m2
Width: 4465
Depth: 25 631

Seating Capabilities:
Cinema: 50
Classroom: 40
Cabaret Style: 20
Boardroom: 20
U-Shape: 20
Banquet: N/A
Cocktail: N/A

Other amenities:
Fully Air-conditioned
1 x 47” LCD Screens27Warm Up & Change Area Room B
A very unique venue to host smaller events

Specifications:
Sqm: 159m2
Width: 4400
Depth: 25 501

Seating Capabilities:
Cinema: 50
Classroom: 40
Cabaret Style: 20
Boardroom: 20
U-Shape: 20
Banquet: N/A
Cocktail: N/A

Other amenities:
Fully Air-conditioned
1 x 47” LCD Screens28

Auditorium
A comfortable auditorium with folding tables

Seating Capabilities:
Cinema: 156

Other amenities:
Fully Air-conditioned
Projector Screen

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COJ Suite
A perfect venue for small intimate functions

Specifications:
Sqm: 125m2
Width: 11 397
Depth: 10 243

Seating Capabilities:
Cinema: 60
Classroom: 40
Cabaret Style: 30
Boardroom: 20
U-Shape: 30
Banquet: 20
Cocktail: 40

Other amenities:
Fully Air-conditioned
4 x 47” LCD Screens

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ICU AMBULANCE
Stadium Management South Africa (Pty) Ltd has enteredinto a partnership with Event Medical Consultants (EMC), to
produce one of the first ICU Ambulances in South Africa.
The 2018 Mercedes 515 TDI, long wheel base and high roof
is ideal for medics to provide advanced life support andemergency care and is equipped with the following:This ambulance is suitable to have onsite for any events that you may haveat your venue as it has all the medical equipment you need in order toensure that your patrons are safe during the duration of your event.
Please contact us for more information or should you need a quotation.

ICU capabilities with full monitoring• 12 Lead, NiBP, SpO2, Capnography• Ventilator• Syringe drivers and infusion pumps• Air conditioning throughout• Refrigerator• Running water• Complete privacy•

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Stadium Management South Africa
FNB Stadium, Gate B, Soccer City Ave, Nasrec, Johannesburg
PO Box 281, Crown Mines, 2025
TEL +27 11 247 5300 | FAX +27 11 247 5310
EMAIL enquiries@stadiummanagement.co.za
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