City prepares for massive crowds as Springboks and All Blacks return to Cape Town

23 August 2026

The City of Cape Town, together with SA Rugby and other partners, is pulling out all the stops to prepare for a sold-out DHL Stadium and significant traffic volumes when the Springboks take on the All Blacks this Saturday, 29 August 2026.

Cape Town is preparing to welcome thousands of rugby supporters for the latest chapter of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, as the four-time Rugby World Cup champions take on New Zealand at DHL Stadium in what-is-expected-to-be one of the biggest sporting occasions on the city’s calendar this year.

A comprehensive Transport Management Plan has been developed to manage the movement of spectators to and from the stadium precinct. 

The City’s Safety and Security services are working alongside the event organiser SA Rugby and SAPS to ensure a safe and seamless experience for residents, visitors, and rugby fans. 

The match is sold out, with a capacity crowd of 62 000 expected for the 17:10 kick-off.  

‘With a full house at the stadium and thousands of people expected in and around the CBD and Green Point, we anticipate significant congestion on our roads on match day. A lot of planning has gone into managing the movement of spectators and traffic.  

‘We encourage supporters to plan their journeys early, make use of the available shuttle services where possible, and arrive with plenty of time to spare. 

‘Our City services will work alongside SAPS to manage the event and ensure a safe, well-managed and memorable experience for all,’ said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith. 

The MyCiTi shuttle will operate from five locations - Civic Centre, Thibault Square, CTICC, UCT and Bellville Velodrome – from 11:30, ahead of stadium gates opening at 12:00. 

The shuttle will operate on a dedicated coned-off bus lane, ensuring fans skip the traffic queue.  

Following the match, the last return shuttle from the stadium to the designated pick-up points will depart at 22:30. 

Parking  

Parking in and around the stadium is limited, but there is sufficient parking in the CBD for those planning to use the shuttle or take the FanWalk to Green Point. 

This includes the Civic Centre, where the City of Cape Town will make 475 free parking bays available to ticketed rugby fans on a first-come, first-served basis from 11:00. 

The parking areas are accessible from Hertzog Boulevard incoming and Civic Road. 

At UCT, spectators can park on Upper Campus and make use of the shuttle from the UCT Shuttle North Stop at Madiba Circle. 

Paid parking is also available at CTICC, Ryk Tulbagh Square, Picbel Parkade, Plein Park, at the Parkalot on Jack Craig Street and at Harbour Arch on Harbour Arch Boulevard. 

Free on-street parking in the CBD will also be available from 13:00, subject to applicable restrictions. 

A dedicated e-hailing facility will be established at P14 on Green Point Main Road, between York Road and Wigtown Road. Supporters using e-hailing services are encouraged to use the designated facility to assist with the smooth movement of traffic around the stadium precinct. 

Road closures and interruptions  

Residents and motorists are advised to expect increased traffic volumes, temporary road closures, and restrictions in and around the CBD, Green Point and the stadium precinct. 

This includes: 

• Granger Boulevard (between Green Point Circle and Beach Road) 

• Beach Road in Granger Bay 

• Fritz Sonnenberg Road (between Granger Boulevard and Beach Road) 

• Stephan Way (between Fritz Sonnenberg Road and Hamilton’s Rugby Club) 

• Vlei Road (between Helen Suzman Boulevard and Fritz Sonnenberg Road) 

• Fort Wynyard Street (between Portswood Road and Granger Bay Boulevard) 

• Granger Bay Boulevard (between Helen Suzman Boulevard and Beach Road) 

The road restrictions will be in place between 06:00 and 22:30 on Saturday, 29 August 2026. 

For more information on this and other events taking place in Cape Town, visit www.eventsincapetown.com. 

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