Stormers v Benetton: All the stadium, parking info you need
After being lucky to escape with a victory last weekend, the DHL Stormers return to home turf on Saturday, 26 April 2025, as they take on Italian side Benetton in a high-stakes United Rugby Championship fixture at DHL Stadium in Green Point.
Kick-off is at 18:15, with gates opening two hours earlier at 16:15.
After a scrappy win against Connacht last week, fans are expected to turn out in full force to back John Dobson's boys in blue. And you know what that means, right? Traffic jams, like only Cape Town can manage.
With a busy weekend on the cards across the city, spectators are being urged to plan ahead to avoid traffic headaches and parking woes.
Due to limited parking around the stadium, fans are encouraged to park in the CBD and either stroll along the Fan Walk or take advantage of the free MyCiTi shuttle service that will be running exclusively for ticket holders.
These shuttles will operate between the Civic Centre and Thibault Square stations and the stadium, with services starting from 15:45. After the match, the last buses will depart from the stadium at 22:15.
Free parking is available for those using the MyCiTi buses from 10:00 at the Civic Centre, accessible via Hertzog Boulevard or Civic Road on a first-come, first-served basis. Paid parking is also available at Parkalot on Jack Craig Street and at Harbour Arch on Harbour Arch Boulevard.
Because here's the thing: it's not just rugby drawing crowds to the city this weekend. The Cape Town International Jazz Festival is also taking place at the CTICC on Friday and Saturday, which means you can expect higher-than-usual traffic volumes in the city centre. That's a polite way of saying, it's going to get a little crazy out there.
Road closures will be in effect from Saturday morning in and around the Green Point Precinct, including Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Helen Suzman Boulevard at the Green Point Circle, and Granger Bay Boulevard. Due to the Jazz Festival, additional closures will be in place near the CTICC, including Walter Sisulu Avenue.
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