Germiston Stadium, Sports stadium in Germiston, South Africa
Germiston Stadium, formerly Herman Immelman Stadium, is a multi-purpose venue in Germiston, Gauteng, used mainly for rugby matches and track events. It is the home ground of Germiston Simmer Rugby Club and Germiston Football Club, and holds 18,000 people.
The stadium was formerly called Herman Immelman Stadium; the sources give no founding date or further history. It now serves as the home ground of Germiston Simmer Rugby Club and Germiston Football Club, and has been used as a training venue by Bafana Bafana and the Lions.
Germiston Stadium is the home ground of Germiston Simmer Rugby Club and Germiston Football Club, whose fixtures draw the local support. The ground also hosts inter-school athletics meetings, so school teams and their followers use the stands alongside club crowds. The name Herman Immelman Stadium, used before the current one, still marks the venue's earlier identity.
Germiston Stadium sits in Germiston, Gauteng, not Johannesburg. It holds 18,000 spectators, so crowds are large on match days; arrive early for a good seat. The venue is shared by Germiston Simmer Rugby Club, Germiston Football Club, school athletics meetings and national-team training sessions, so check which event is on before travelling.
The stadium serves as a training and competition venue for Bafana Bafana, South Africa's national football team, as well as regional athletics organizations. This elevated use sets it apart from many other regional sports facilities.
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