The DHL Stormers kick off their Investec Champions Cup campaign with a home game against Bristol Bears at DHL Stadium on Saturday. Here is all you need to know ahead of match day.
This will be the first-ever match between the two teams and the DHL Stormers will be playing in their black alternate strip again as they look to build on a morale-boosting win at home against the Hollywoodbets Sharks last week.
Gates open at 14h15 ahead of kick-off at 16h15 and there is plenty to do at DHL Stadium beyond the 80 minutes of rugby, so make sure you plan your day out with us.
There is a big crowd expected, so please make sure you park remotely, make use of the free MyCiTi shuttle service and get to the stadium early.
The match
The DHL Stormers have another team full of stars, with 11 Springboks named in the match day squad.
Bristol Bears are certainly not short on firepower themselves, so this one promises to be a blockbuster as both teams aim to start their Investec Champions Cup campaigns on a winning note.
Your day, planned
13h45: First free MyCiTi shuttles depart.
Shuttles run from the Civic Centre and Thibault Square bus stations. There are no shuttles from the CTICC this week. Simply show your match ticket to board. Get there early and ride in. Parking in the stadium precinct will be extremely limited, so use remote parking and the free shuttles.
14h15: Gates open at DHL Stadium.
The Love Garden opens with a Red Bull DJ playing live, along with food trucks and fun experiences for fans inside the stadium. Got kids? Check out the Clover Kids Zone.
14h30-15h15: Player signing session.
Get an autograph outside the merch store near block 115.
15h00: Team bus arrives on Fritz Sonnenberg Road.
The DHL Stormers team bus arrives on Fritz Sonnenberg Road, across from the athletics stadium. If you have not yet entered the stadium, come and welcome the boys before they head into the stadium.
15h15: Take your seat.
Warm-ups and fan cams. Get to your seat to catch all of it before kick-off.
16h15: Kick-off – DHL Stormers v Bristol Bears.
Investec Champions Cup action. This is what we are here for.
18h00: The party continues
There is still plenty on inside the stadium after the final whistle. Head to the Love Garden for a Red Bull DJ set to close out what should be a memorable day.
Getting to the stadium
Free MyCiTi shuttles
Spectators are urged to park in the city centre and make use of the free MyCiTi bus shuttles, which will run from the Civic Centre and Thibault Square bus stations. Simply show your match ticket on entry and get a free ride to the stadium. Please note that there are no shuttles running from the CTICC this week.
The first shuttles will leave at 13h45, after which a bus leaves on demand. The last return bus leaves the Stadium bus station at 20h15.
Use public transport to reach the bus stations and either catch the free shuttle to the stadium or use the Fan Walk.
Parking
Civic Centre: Open from 13h15, closes at 20h45. There is no public parking available at the CTICC this week.
Precinct parking (P4 & P9): Limited spaces available from 12h15. R120 by card only. Expect congestion.
DHL Stadium is in a residential precinct. Please respect the residents and co-operate with traffic officials on duty. Vehicles that are illegally parked will be fined and/or towed.
E-hailing
There is a dedicated e-hailing drop-off area on Helen Suzman Boulevard between York Circle and Beach Road. Spectators are warned that drop-and-go and pick-up in this area will have long delays due to expected traffic congestion.
Road closures
There will be controlled access to Vlei Road. Fritz Sonnenberg Road and Stephan Way will be closed. Please also note that there is ongoing construction at the V&A Waterfront, which will cause delays — plan your route accordingly.
Your match ticket
Ensure that you have added your match tickets to your phone’s wallet from the Stormers App before you get to the stadium, for a quick tap for easy entry. Screenshots will not work at the gates, so please add your ticket to your wallet in advance. Make sure you scan-in early to avoid a rush and congestion before kick-off.
All those entering the stadium are requested to have their tickets on their own phone to reduce congestion and delays on entry.
Tickets are available to purchase at stormers.co.za and at the stadium ticket office (card only) while still available. Tickets purchased from Viagogo or any other third party will not be valid.
All tickets have an allocated level, block and seat number. Please sit in the correct seat as printed clearly on your ticket and keep your ticket on you at all times. There will be a secondary ticket security check inside the stadium before entry into the seating block is allowed. Signage and officials will help direct you.
How to add your ticket to your wallet
Download the Stormers App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Sign in with the same email address and password used to set up your account on stormers.tmtickets.co.za. Your tickets will be in the tickets tab and can be added to your phone wallet from there.
How to purchase tickets
Register — create an account at stormers.co.za. Click on Tickets, then the head-and-shoulders icon on stormers.tmtickets.co.za, and select ‘register’.
Buy — once registered and signed in, book and pay. You will receive a confirmation email.
App — download the Stormers App and sign in with the same credentials. Your tickets will be in the tickets tab, ready to add to your wallet.
How to transfer tickets
In the app, go to the tickets tab → Manage Tickets → select the tickets you want to transfer → ‘Forward to a friend’. The recipient must have a registered Stormers ticketing account. Membership numbers can be found in the settings tab of the app or on stormers.tmtickets.co.za once logged in.
On the day: what you need to know
The stadium operates a cashless system — card payments only at all bars and food outlets.
No food or drink may be brought into the stadium.
Smoking and vaping are permitted in designated areas only. Not permitted in suites or on the open stands.
All wheelchair access areas must be kept clear at all times.
No spectator is permitted on the pitch. Pitch invasion is a criminal offence.
Lost and found is at Foyer A, on the podium.
Be aware of pickpockets at the stadium and car jamming in parking areas. Keep your valuables close.
Please respect those around you and abide by the stadium rules and the ticketing conditions of use, available on the DHL Stormers website.
All activations are weather-dependent and should they be cancelled all ticket holders will receive a notification via the Stormers ticketing App.
Prohibited items
The following items are not permitted at DHL Stadium events:
Umbrellas
Food and drinks of any kind
Cans, glass or plastic bottles of any kind, including squeezer bottles
Firearms, ammunition or any device as defined in the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000)
Fireworks
Sharp metal objects
Explosives
Tear gas, mace or similar airborne chemical agents
Narcotics
Liquor
Dangerous weapons as defined in the Dangerous Weapons Act, 2013 (Act No. 15 of 2013), including knives and sticks
Unauthorised cameras with detachable lenses
Flagpoles or banner poles of any kind, unless made from non-flammable and flexible plastic not exceeding 1 metre in length and 1cm in diameter
Clothing, banners, flags, placards or items that are racist, sexist, discriminatory, political, or offensive in nature
Ambush marketing items
Animals
Fraudulent tickets
The prohibited items list may be amended at any time. The current version is published on the DHL Stormers website.
Make sure you follow the DHL Stormers on social media and join our WhatsApp channel for further updates and content. See you in the stands!
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