Cape Town is going to remain busy for another weekend of events, that will include the DHL Stormers’ last regular season game at home and Africa’s largest electronic music festival. Patrons are advised to note the parking arrangements and other logistics around the events.
The DHL Stormers will play their last regular season home game against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday, April 24, 2026. The home team is not only looking to cement its United Rugby Championship playoff position but also aim to break the regular-season URC attendance record.
The Stormers are calling on the Faithful to fill up the DHL Stadium to break the record and to drive the team to the top of the log. The Saturday’s game will kick off at 01:45 p.m. with gates opening at 11:45 a.m.
A free MyCiTi shuttle service for match ticket holders will transport spectators to the stadium from the Civic Centre and Thibault Square stations. The shuttle will start operating from 11:15 a.m. and the last bus will leave the Green Point Precinct at 06:10 p.m.
For those driving into the city centre, the City of Cape Town will open its parking areas for ticket holders from 10:45 a.m. The parking bays, accessible from Hertzog Boulevard incoming and on Civic Road, will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The parking will close at 08:00 p.m. Also, paid parking is available at the parking lot on Jack Craig Street and at Harbour Arch on Harbour Arch Boulevard. Off-street parking, will be available free from 01:00 on Saturdays, in the CBD.
Residents and motorists are advised that Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Stephan Way, Vlei Road and Granger Bay Boulevard will be impacted from 06:00 a.m. until after the game.
Africa’s largest electronic music festival, Ultra South Africa is taking place at the Ostrich in Philadelphia on Sunday, April 26, 2026. With a line-up featuring 22 DJs and performers on two dance floors.
The music festival will keep patrons entertained into the early hours of Freedom Day. Gates to the venue will open at 02:00 p.m. To avoid congestion and getting stuck in traffic. The festivalgoers are advised to arrive before the peak traffic period between 05:00 p.m. and 08:00 p.m.
Parking is available at the venue for the cost R50 per vehicle. The festival venue can be accessed via the Van Schoorsdrift Road off the N7. The following roads will be impacted due to the traffic volumes from the event; N7 (lane closure near the intersection with Van Schoorsdrift Road), Van Schoorsdrif Road, and Old Malmesbury Road.