Cape Town Sevens: Which roads are closed this weekend

Cape Town will host the second tournament of the HSBC Sevens Series (SVNS) season on the weekend of 9 and 10 December and these are the road closures to look out for.

The HSBC SVNS Festival, eagerly awaited, expects 50 000 attendees daily at DHL Stadium for an immersive experience beyond rugby.

This revamped festival combines sports, music, and food, according to IOL News.

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CAPE TOWN SEVENS:WHICH ROADS ARE CLOSED?

Drivers are cautioned about road closures in the Green Point and V&A Waterfront precincts from 6 a.m. to 10.30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Affected roads include Hans Strijdom Ave, Helen Suzman Blvd (Buitengracht Street South to North Lane), and Green Point Circle areas.

For ticket-holders’ convenience, a recommended park-and-ride system aims to streamline traffic.

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Paid parking is available at CTICC, Ryk Tulbagh Square, Picbel Parkade, Plein Park, and V&A Waterfront. There is limited parking at the V&A Waterfront.

An e-hailing service hub will be at P13 off Green Point Main Road (York and Wigtown roads) for additional convenience.

To ease congestion, the City of Cape Town offers a free MyCiTi shuttle service for ticket holders from key locations.

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Shuttles depart from Civic Centre, CTICC, and Thibault Square MyCiTi stations starting at 7.30 am on both event days, running on demand.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR FANS ATTENDING THE EVENT

1. The festival starts when the gates open at 8 a.m., with rugby kicking off at 9 a.m. The gates will close shortly after the final match of the day, so you can continue the party into the evening.
2. HSBC SVNS CPT is a mobile ticket-only event. Before you arrive, ensure that you download the Ticketmaster App (via the App Store or Google Play Store) to access and download your tickets directly on your phone. For easy entry, please do so before you arrive at the venue, and don’t forget to bring a valid photo ID to show at the gates.

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