Free State stadium, earmarked for 1st and 2nd round matches for the 2010 World Cup, is situated a few minutes drive from proposed FIFA™ and team hotels in Bloemfontein. The stadium is being upgraded from its current seating capacity of 38 000 to 46 000. This will include an upgrade of the internal layout of the existing grand stand to accommodate additional VIP and VVIP facilities, FIFA™ and 2010 OC offices, medical facilities, upgraded dressing rooms and much improved horizontal and vertical circulation.

A new top tier will accommodate the bulk of the additional seating and a cantilever roof structure will extend over the written media seats. Additionally, the floodlights will be upgraded, new turnstiles will be erected, electronic scoreboards will be installed and the sound system will be revamped to the required standards. With all these upgrades the Free State Stadium will be ready to welcome both participating teams and visiting supporters to a world class venue.