Vodacom Challenge match tickets are worth their weight in gold, and it's the skill and passion of PSL giants Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs as well as the UEFA Champions League finalists and Barclays English Premiership title favourites Manchester United, that is set to have the fans queuing when ticket sales open on 15 May 2008.
Manchester United have some unfinished business with four time winners Kaizer Chiefs, after the Amakhosi beat the Red Devils in a penalty shoot-out in the final of the prestigious annual tournament two years ago. Inaugural champions Orlando Pirates will be looking to land the coveted trophy for a third time, after their moment of glory in 2005.
SA's soccer-crazy fans have already gone into overdrive as they look forward to witnessing the Ultimate Vodacom Challenge Soccer Experience mix of soccer, entertainment and competitions at the four match venues.
The Vodacom Challenge schedule will kick-off with Kaizer Chiefs taking on Manchester United at the Newlands stadium in the Western Cape on Saturday, 19 July. Tickets for this match will be on sale at just R250 (west grandstand), R120 (north and south stands), R120 (east stand lower level) and R60 (east stand upper level).
The action will then move to the Absa stadium in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday, 22 July for the showdown between Orlando Pirates and the English visiting club, with tickets ticket on sale at R250 (west and east stand lower level), R120 (north and south stands) and R60 (west and east stand upper level).
On Thursday, 24 July, the EPRU stadium in the Eastern Cape will once again be the scene of the ‘Soweto Derby' between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs to decide which team will qualify to play Manchester United in the final of this year's tournament. Last year's Vodacom Challenge match was watched by more television viewers than any previous derby, a record for any SA soccer match. All stand tickets to the Derby in Port Elizabeth will go on sale at only R45 each.
The showpiece final is expected to be played in front of a sell-out crowd at the Loftus stadium in Gauteng, the Home of Champions on Saturday, 26 July. Tickets for the grand finale in Tshwane will be on sale at R250 (west grand stand), R120 (north and south stands), R120 (east lower level stand) and R60 (east stand upper level).
Tickets are available at Computicket, Checkers, Checkers-Hyper and Shoprite outlets. In the Eastern Cape, tickets will also be on sale at Musica (CBD - PE), Caltex Garage (Humewood), Monde's Tavern (Motherwell), Kentucky Fried Chicken (Njoli), PEP Stores (Uitenhage), BP Garage (East London) and EPRU stadium (Humewood).
“The ticket prices have been structured to allow all South African supporters to enjoy the Vodacom Challenge Soccer Experience,” said Brand De Villiers, CEO SAIL Group. Building on the successes of previous years we will once again adopt a reserve seating policy. Spectators are encouraged to get their tickets early to secure the best seat in the house. If supporters wish to sit together they are encouraged to purchase their tickets together.
No tickets will be sold at the stadiums on match day.
For all group bookings (9 tickets or more) supporters are urged to contact Computicket Corporate Bookings on (011) 340 8128, Corporate hospitality packages are available from Circa Hospitality on 086 112 4722.
SUMMARY
19 July 2008; Kaizer Chiefs vs Manchester United; 15:30; Newlands Stadium
West Stand
R250
North and South Stand
R120
East Stand Upper
R120
East Stand Lower
R60
22 July 2008; Orlando Pirates vs Manchester United; 20:10; Absa Stadium
West and East Stand Lower
R250
North and South Stand
R120
West and East Stand Upper
R60
24 July 2008; Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs; 20:10; EPRU Stadium
All Stand Tickets
R45
26 July 2008; Winner of Derby vs Manchester United; 15:30; Loftus Versfeld
West Stand
R250
North and South Stand
R120
East Stand Lower
R120
East Stand Upper
R60
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