Orlando Stadium sold out in a few hours

[The_Pumpkin_King]

Pretoria - The doomsayers were proved wrong on Monday as Bulls fans snapped up every single ticket available to the public for Saturday’s historic Vodacom Super 14 semifinal in Soweto.
The Orlando clash between the defending Super 14 champs, the Vodacom Bulls and seven time champions, the Crusaders, is now a certain sell-out and should ensure a classic encounter for the first rugby match of this magnitude in the Johannesburg township.

The Bulls announced that a limited amount of tickets were up for sale, after the suite holders got their share on Monday as well. Season ticket holders will need to ensure they take up their tickets by Tuesday, or any remaining tickets will be released to the public.

“Tickets for the Vodacom Super 14 semifinal at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 22 May 2010 have been sold out,” the Bulls announced in a press statement. “ The tickets for the public were available at Computicket from 09h00 this morning, but sold out in hours.

“Tickets not taken up by season ticket holders by Tuesday 18 May at 16:00 will be released to the public and an announcement in this regard will be communicated as soon as possible.”

At the same time the Bulls released information about the Park and Ride facilities from Supersport Park and Nasrec to ferry spectators to the games.

But after promising fans a “boot braai” at Nasrec, the Bulls have had to relent and now because of regulations at the various venues, no braais will be allowed at either facility.

However, the Bulls have promised a beer tent and entertainment when fans arrive at Orlando. The information about the transportation is as follows:

Park and Ride SuperSport Park:
There will be a park and ride facility available at SuperSport Park in Centurion. Cost: R 100 per person and tickets will be available from Computicket on Tuesday, 18 May 2010 at 13h00. Only 4000 tickets are available. On Saturday:

Busses will depart from SuperSport Park between: 11h00 and 13h00.
Busses will depart from Orlando Stadium between: 19h00 and 21h00.
Please note that due to the rules and regulations of no liquor or braais will be allowed in the Supersport Park parking area.

Park and Ride at Nasrec:
There will be 8000 secure parking bays available at Nasrec. Cost: R 30 per vehicle for parking. R 25 traveling cost per person for the bus transfer to and from Orlando Stadium. Tickets will be available from Computicket on Tuesday, 18 May 2010 at 13h00. Please note that due to the rules and regulations of the City of Johannesburg no liquor or braais will be allowed in the Nasrec parking area.

Arriving at Orlando Stadium

All tickets purchased from Computicket or SuperSport Park must be picked up before 16h00 on Friday May 21st. No tickets will be available for collection on match day and no tickets will be available at the stadium. Nobody will be allowed near the stadium without a valid ticket.

Supporters are encouraged to arrive early at the stadium and wear blue to support the Vodacom Bulls. There will be a beer garden available with entertainment as well as other refreshments before and after the game. There will also be on-field entertainment available in the stadium from 16h00.


http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Super...d-out-20100517

I cant wait to see what its like pre-game

btw i put i here because i feel this is more than just a sporting occasion

[BBSA]

Yes, this is historical.

Is Steve going to sing in Soweto?

[Devill]

It goes to show that the doom and gloom the papers were "reporting" on was BS. i saw more than one paper print letters from "BB Supporters" saying they are not going to go and then maybe one out of 5 saying it is a good thing that it is being held in Orlando....

The tickets are selling just as well as at loftus. Good for all the supporters that are going

[stix]

It is Awesome - if only the fans has made as much progress as their team - they might actually enjoy the experience.

Saders to win as the Bulls feel like fish out of water.

[Devill]

It is Awesome - if only the fans has made as much progress as their team - they might actually enjoy the experience.

Saders to win as the Bulls feel like fish out of water.

Huh?

The fans are showing they are embracing this experience Pssst we call this progress.

And the bulls are even training there today Wow.

[chiskop]

I'm going, and I'm most definitely not a BB supporter (though I guess I'll have to be on the day). I just think it'll be an interesting experience for everyone.

[za1]

It is Awesome - if only the fans has made as much progress as their team - they might actually enjoy the experience.

Saders to win as the Bulls feel like fish out of water.

I don't understand your "if only" comment? Obviously The fans have no problems with the venue...
Hopefully will still be able to get tickets on Tuesday...

[DigitalSoldier]

It is Awesome - if only the fans has made as much progress as their team - they might actually enjoy the experience.

Did you miss this part of the article:

“Tickets for the Vodacom Super 14 semifinal at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 22 May 2010 have been sold out,” the Bulls announced in a press statement. “ The tickets for the public were available at Computicket from 09h00 this morning, but sold out in hours.

gawd the Bulls supporters are always blamed for something...

[Mila]

I cant wait to see what its like pre-game

btw i put i here because i feel this is more than just a sporting occasion

I likey this too!! I liked the Idea from the start. Someting in PTA water I guess the soccer is also dominating at the moment . ( and I'm not a BB fan )

[stix]

I was referring to their general mentality and backwardness - but never mind - all the best for the semi's. You just nedd to read a little wider to understand that they do themselves no favours with the perceptions they put out there.

Just an opinion - not a final say. Personally i think its awesome its being played in Orlando and that its sold out.

[DigitalSoldier]

I likey this too!! I liked the Idea from the start. Someting in PTA water I guess the soccer is also dominating at the moment . ( and I'm not a BB fan )

Must be something in the water, but I wont say the Bulls dominated in their match vs the WeePee...

[Mila]

Huh?

The fans are showing they are embracing this experience Pssst we call this progress.

And the bulls are even training there today Wow.

LOL!!


The only reason transformation in the game is slow is the same as why the soccer is in such a state in SA ( all sports for that matter). Children for the last several years has not been forced to try some kind of sport and we have no "grass roots".
I wish people will get over this black and white thing. Do they really think if the whole team was made of Brian Habbana's the Whiteys would stop watching rugby? Nope. As long as the team is winning. Same as I said about the farms. Who cares if its blue men with pink dots. Supporters just want to see the team win. IMO. ( oke not in soccer yet but they will get there too.)

[Mila]

Must be something in the water, but I wont say the Bulls dominated in their match vs the WeePee...

WE all know they wanted to rest soo they can pee on the weepee in two weeks time.. IMO.

[dlk001]

This is going to be a historical event for Soweto residents too. I don't have the tickets but I will be watching it from my relatives who live nearby. Another huge event will be the Fifa concert on June 10.

[DigitalSoldier]

I was referring to their general mentality and backwardness - but never mind - all the best for the semi's. You just nedd to read a little wider to understand that they do themselves no favours with the perceptions they put out there.

Just an opinion - not a final say. Personally i think its awesome its being played in Orlando and that its sold out.

Sorry for the question please explain the backwardness ?

Have you seen the way soccer supporters in this country act when a match is being played ?