World Cup 2010 Venue Guide - Royal Bafokeng, Rustenburg Visit William Hill Save For Later Posted by Neil Roarty 19 Jan 2010 Tweet Royal Bafokeng Stadium (credit: wikipedia) Related Articles See all World Cup Venues news Share it Pin It England will play their opening match of the World Cup in Rustenburg The Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace had a full facelift as well as an increase in capacity from 38,000 to 42,000 to enable it to host five group matches and one in the second round. The stadium is named after the Bafokeng people who live in the area. In 1999, the Bafokeng won a legal battle, which entitled them to 20% on the platinum which is mined on their historical land. Royal Bafokeng Fixtures 12 June Group C England v USA 15 June Group F New Zealand v Slovakia 19 June Group D Ghana v Australia 22 June Group A Mexico v Uruguay 24 June Group E Denmark v Japan 26 June Round of 16 Winner of Group C v Runner-up of Group D Read our William Hill review Get your £25 free bet at William Hill now Like Like Post to wall 651 Reads All World Cup 2014 News Recent World Cup 2014 Articles World Cup 2010 Venue Guide - Royal Bafokeng, Rustenburg19 Jan 2010England will play their opening match of the World Cup in Rustenburg World Cup 2010 Venue Guide - Peter Mokaba, Polokwane19 Jan 2010France and Argentina will be the big draws in Polokwane World Cup 2010 venue Guide - Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth19 Jan 2010Miss World venue will also host third place play-off World Cup 2010 Venue Guide - Moses Mabhida, Durban19 Jan 201070,000 seat Stadium will host one of the two semi-finals World Cup 2010 venue Guide - Mbombela, Nelspruit19 Jan 2010One of five Stadiums built specifically for the World Cup World Cup 2010 Venue Guide - Green Point Stadium, Cape Town19 Jan 2010England, France and Italy will all play in Cape Town More Stories Recent Articles League Two Play-off Final First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports27 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Sunday's League Two League Two Play-off Final Cashback at Coral27 May 2012Coral bookmakers are running cashback specials on Sunday’s League Two Play-off Final between Chelte 17:30 Celebration Standard Open NH Flat Race27 May 201217:30 Celebration Standard Open NH Flat Race 17:20 Kilsaran International Maiden27 May 201217:20 Kilsaran International Maiden 17:10 Aylsham Show - 27th August Bank Holiday - Lady Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle27 May 201217:10 Aylsham Show - 27th August Bank Holiday - Lady Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle 17:00 Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Challenge Cup (Open Hunters' Chase)27 May 201217:00 Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Challenge Cup (Open Hunters' Chase) More Stories Tags England, Rustenburg, World Cup 2010