Kings Park Stadium

Kings Park Stadium is a rugby union venue in Durban designed to hold up to 55,000 spectators across multiple levels of facilities. The rectangular grass field accommodates rugby and football matches with viewing options that include premium seating in the lower main grandstand.

The stadium opened in 1958 with an initial capacity of around 12,000 seats. Extensive renovations in the 1980s significantly expanded its seating capacity to meet growing demand.

The venue is known locally as the Shark Tank and serves as home to the Sharks rugby team competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup. Fans create an intense energy when matches take place here.

The stadium offers various entry points and seating options to suit different viewing preferences. Arriving early helps secure better positions and allows time to explore the facilities comfortably.

The Sharks team holds a long-term lease extending to 2056, securing the venue's future as a rugby destination. This extended agreement ensures stability for the region's rugby culture for decades to come.

Inception: June 28, 1958

Official opening: June 28, 1958

Capacity: 55000

GPS coordinates: -29.82500,31.02972

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:10