Mpumalanga Stadium
Location
Mpumalanga Stadium is located in Mpumalanga B (Hammarsdale), within the western region of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The stadium’s address is 159 Shezi Main Road, Mpumalanga B, Mpumalanga 3699. It serves as a key sporting facility within this developing community corridor of eThekwini.
Naming & Context
The name “Mpumalanga” in this context refers to the local community of Mpumalanga B and should not be confused with the Mpumalanga Province. The stadium’s identity is closely tied to the surrounding Hammarsdale/Mpumalanga area, reinforcing its role as a community-based sports venue.
Capacity & Facilities
Mpumalanga Stadium has an intimate capacity of approximately 3,000 seats, making it well-suited for community events, local league matches and youth development fixtures.
The stadium offers the following supporting facilities:
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Suite seating accommodating approximately 224 guests
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Function room for small gatherings (capacity: 4 people)
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Main bowl area accommodating approximately 7,500 spectators (standing and seating configuration)
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265 parking bays
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67 ablution facilities
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8 paraplegic-accessible facilities
These amenities allow the stadium to host both sporting events and small-scale functions within a structured environment.
Sporting Role
The stadium is primarily used for football and has hosted fixtures involving professional and youth teams, including matches associated with Golden Arrows in the Premier Soccer League, as well as developmental fixtures.
While not designed as a large international venue, Mpumalanga Stadium plays an important strategic role in decentralising sporting infrastructure and providing access to quality facilities outside Durban’s central zones.
Community Significance
As a community-oriented venue, Mpumalanga Stadium contributes meaningfully to local sports development and social cohesion. Its scale allows it to remain accessible, while still offering structured infrastructure for competitive football, youth programmes and community gatherings.
The stadium stands as an important asset within the western region of eThekwini, supporting grassroots sport and regional engagement.
