Cape Town is hosting a blockbuster weekend of sports featuring a Vodacom URC coastal derby and the conclusion of season 4 of the Betway SA20. The City of Cape Town would like to advise spectators on parking arrangements and other logistics for both game days.
The DHL Stormers will host the Sharks at DHL Stadium on Saturday 24 January 2026 in round 10 of the United Rugby Championship. More than 40 000 spectators are expected at the game, which is part of the Stormers’ Summer Series at DHL Stadium.
Arrive early
“We encourage spectators to arrive early to avoid the traffic rush,” said Mayco member for Safety and Security JP Smith. “There’s limited parking in the Green Point precinct, so park in the CBD instead and take the free MyCiTi shuttle or the Fan Walk to get to the stadium. Our City services will be working with the event organiser to manage traffic and public safety.”
Gates will open at 16:30, the match scheduled for a 19:30 kick-off. A free MyCiTi shuttle service is available to ticket holders from 16:00, departing from the Civic Centre, Thibault Square and the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The last bus will depart the stadium and the Green Point Precinct at 23:30.
At the CTICC the shuttle will operate from the City Sightseeing bus stop near Entrance 3 on Walter Sisulu Avenue. Approximately 1 000 parking bays are available at the CTICC at a cost. Parking opens at 15:30, and online bookings are available to secure a spot.
For those driving into the city centre the City will open its parking areas at the Civic Centre for ticket holders from 15:30. The parking bays, accessible from Hertzog Boulevard incoming and on Civic Road, will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The parking will close at midnight. Paid parking is also available at Parkalot on Jack Craig Street and at Harbour Arch on Harbour Arch Boulevard.
Parking
Off-street parking, free from 13:00 on Saturdays, is also available in the CBD. Residents and motorists are advised that Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Stephan Way, Vlei Road and Granger Bay Boulevard will be impacted from 06:00 until after the game.
The City is partnering with the SA20 League to host the final of South Africa’s premier T20 league at Newlands Cricket Ground on Sunday 25 January 2026. Some of the country and the world’s top cricket players have lit up the summer of cricket for season 4 of South Africa’s premier T20 league. The sold-out final gets underway at 15:30. Gates open at 12:30.
General parking is available at Groote Schuur Primary on Campground Road and Groote Schuur High School on Palmyra Road. Metrorail trains will operate to Newlands Station on Sunday and will take spectators to Cape Town and Fish Hoek post-game.
A return ticket will cost R20. For more information on these and other events hosted in Cape Town visit the Events in Cape Town website.
