New Matchday experience and ticket pricing for the 2024/25 Season:
With the URC now well underway and some big home matches to look forward to against the likes of Glasgow Warriors, Munster in October and the DHL Stormers November, we wanted to share a few exciting and important updates for the coming season.
At the heart of these changes is a commitment to elevating the fan experience and reinvigorating attendance and atmosphere at Hollywoodbets Kings Park.
Adding Value for All Fans
This year, fans can look forward to –
A new ’Big Screen’, DJ stage and investments in Matchday experience from fireworks to entertainment.
On the Outer-Fields, a be big-stage concert series will be paired with our most high-profile games, featuring some of South Africa’s most popular artists, including the likes of Mafikizolo, Good Luck, and Shekinah.
Beyond entertainment, there are investments being made in providing a higher-value fan experience through improved security, enhancing the quality and quantity of restrooms, and introducing a new Stewarding Program.
To add value to fans, we will also be launching –
The Party Stand – Designed for vibrant and younger fans looking for value, this new offering includes a ticket, a beer, and a boerie roll for just R100. Note – This area is not available for fans under the age of 18.
‘Early Bird’ Discount – For our biggest games of the year (excluding Sharks Fest), we will offer 25% off all tickets for the first 4,000 sold.
Updated Ticket Pricing for 24/25 Season
Following a reduction in ticket prices for the 23/24 season, ticket prices have been increased for the coming season.
Some background to these changes –
Ticket prices for the 2023/24 season were significantly reduced across all areas of the stadium except for Western Lower, and Parking, with the majority of prices reduced from R130 to R50. This decision was made in response to the challenging economic climate caused by the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with rising interest rates. We understood that many of our fans were feeling the pinch and wanted to make attending matches more affordable, while encouraging a return to the stadium.
Looking ahead, we have refined our pricing strategy based on the specific value and positioning of each seating area. This means that, rather than most tickets being the same price, there are now options for all our fans, with ticket prices ranging from R60 to R250.This pricing model is in line with the standards across major stadiums in South Africa and our pricing is now competitive with teams like the Bulls and Lions, and more affordable than the Stormers.
Much to look forward to
With recent success in the EPCR Challenge Cup and Currie Cup, welcoming back the Investec Champions Cup and an exciting squad of up-and-coming talent, homegrown stars and multiple World Cup winning Bok, there is much to look forward to as we tackle this new season.
We look forward to welcoming you back!
| STANDS | 2022/2023 | 2023/2024 | 2024/2025 |
| Western Lower | R 160.00 | R 200.00 | R 250.00 |
| Western Upper | R 130.00 | R 100.00 | R 175.00 |
| Eastern Centre Stand | R 130.00 | R 50.00 | R 200.00 |
| Eastern Lower Stand | R 130.00 | R 50.00 | R 125.00 |
| Family Zone Adult | R 130.00 | R 50.00 | R 150.00 |
| North Stand (Party Stand) | R 130.00 | R 50.00 | R 100.00 |
| South Stand | R 130.00 | R 50.00 | R 60.00 |
| Family Zone Scholar | R 80.00 | R 50.00 | R 60.00 |
| Disabled | R 80.00 | R 50.00 | R 60.00 |
| Suite Extras | R 160.00 | R 200.00 | R 250.00 |
| Parking | R 80.00 | R 100.00 | R 150.00 |
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Match Report: Benetton Take the Spoils:
The Hollywoodbets Sharks went down to Benetton in Treviso in their round four Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash on Saturday to close out their three match mini-tour to Europe.
It was a day of frustrations for the Durban side who started the game with intent, some lovely interplay to keep the home side busy on defence, but a scrum penalty delivered Benetton field position that got them into a scoring opportunity and they slotted a penalty in the 10th minute to get the scoreboard ticking over.
The Hollywoodbets Sharks levelled matters just shy of the end of the first quarter after a strong attack that yielded the penalty that saw them draw equal through the boot of Siya Masuku.
Benetton pulled ahead to take the lead five minutes later with a try in the corner and would never relinquish the hold they had on the scoreboard. The touchline conversion took them into a 10-3 lead which they extended with a second converted try on the half hour mark with a strong run to close out the score.
With two minutes of the half remaining, Benetton took a quick throw from a 50-22 in the Hollywoodbets Sharks’ half and went over for their third try, adding insult to injury after the visitors had been in Benetton’s 22, threatening an important score. The conversion took them into a 24-3 lead, one they held until the teams went into the half-time break.
The opening 10 minutes of the second half belonged to a resurgent Hollywoodbets Sharks’ side, bolstered by replacements of the bench after half-time but Benetton managed to hold out under the threat of conceding more points.
The Hollywoodbets Sharks made their intentions clear in their quest to get their first try, but where the energy shone, they would have been disappointed with the execution close to the tryline, conceding the bonus point try soon after making a threatening attack.
A fifth try with five minutes of the game remaining took Benetton into a strong lead, the result out of question, before the Hollywoodbets Sharks attacked off a yellow card for the home side, Ntuthuko Mchunu smashing his way over and Lionel Cronje converting to close out the game, with Benetton taking the spoils 38-10.
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