Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium

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Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium [1]
Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium
Former namesSeisa Ramabodu stadium
LocationMoshoeshoe Road,
Bloemfontein, South Africa
Coordinates 29°10′27″S26°14′1″E / 29.17417°S 26.23361°E / -29.17417; 26.23361
OwnerMangaung Metropolitan Municipality
OperatorMangaung Metropolitan Municipality
Capacity 22,000 [2]
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Opened1982
Renovated2008, 2014
Construction cost R60 million (2008 refurbishment) [3]
Tenants
Siwelele [4]

Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium, formerly known as Seisa Ramabodu Stadium, [5] is a multi-purpose stadium located in Bloemfontein, South Africa. It is used mostly for soccer matches and was utilized as a training field for teams participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup after being renovated in 2008 and brought up to FIFA standards. [6]

It was the home stadium of Bloemfontein Celtic who also used the Free State Stadium. During three-year renovations completed in 2015, the stadium's capacity was expanded from 18,000 to 22,000. [2]

From the 2025–26 season it hosted newly-formed Siwelele. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Breathing new life into Mangaung sports". 23 October 2015.
  2. 1 2 Guduka, Sidwell. "Stadium reopened". News24.
  3. ↑ "Facelift for Seisa Ramabodu". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  4. 1 2 Mamabolo, Matshelane (10 August 2024). "Siwelele's triumphant return delights Seema and Bloemfontein faithful". IOL. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  5. ↑ "Celtic to play 40th game back at the refurbished Petrus Molemela Stadium". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  6. ↑ "Bloemfontein stadium ready for Confeds Cup | South Africa 2010". www.sa2010.gov.za. Archived from the original on 10 April 2009. Retrieved 13 January 2022.


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