Athlone Stadium, Cape Town

Name: Athlone Stadium
Address: Cross Blvd, Cape Town, South Africa

#176 among attractions in Cape Town

Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums

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The Athlone Stadium is a stadium in Athlone on the Cape Flats in Cape Town, South Africa. It is used mostly for football matches and it is the home ground of Engen Santos. The stadium holds 34,000 people and it was built in 1972. ()

Local name: Athlone-stadion Capacity: 34 thous.Coordinates: 33°57'42"S, 18°31'7"E

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Cross BlvdSilvertownCape Town South Africa

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Athlone Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Newlands Stadium, Newlands Cricket Ground, Cavendish Square, Maynardville Open-Air Theatre.

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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
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3.4 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
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4.3 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Maynardville Open-Air Theatre, Cape Town
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2.8 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Baxter Theatre, Cape Town
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Museum, Windmill
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2.1 miW
Park
Rondebosch Common, Cape Town
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2.4 miW
Park, Playground
Keurboom Park, Cape Town
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3.1 miNW
Area
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Observatories and planetariums
Royal Observatory, Cape Town
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Neighbourhood
Rondebosch Fountain, Cape Town
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How to get to Athlone Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Athlone Stadium:

Train

Athlone (25 min walk)
Hazendal (28 min walk)