The first ever Netball World Cup on African soil, to be hosted at the CTICC, is just three weeks away. The City of Cape Town is establishing a Fan Park outside the Convention Centre for all netball and sports fans for the duration of the tournament.
Some of the country’s top musical talent including Nasty C, Simmy, Goodluck, Emo Adams, DJ Grant Lesch and Kurt Darren are set to entertain the crowds during a five-hour concert to kick off the Fan Park.
Situated on Walter Sisulu Drive between Heerengracht and Buitengracht, the Fan Park will be the official viewing area for the Netball World Cup Cape Town 2023.
The Fan Park will officially open on 28 July until 6 August.
As part of the build-up, the City will host a concert on Wednesday, 26 July 2023 at the site, to set the tone for an exciting tournament.
‘This Netball World Cup is for the people of Cape Town, South Africa, Africa and the entire world. This Fan Park is a space where people from all walks of life can get together to share in the experience. The Fan Park is free of charge for all residents and visitors. As the City, we want to ensure that everyone, especially those without tickets for games inside the CTICC can enjoy a festive environment with friends, family and fellow sports lovers. We encourage all those who are in Cape Town during the Netball World Cup to come through to the Fan Park to enjoy an all-day experience featuring live entertainment, interactive games and all sorts of activations,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security Alderman JP Smith.
In addition to live daily entertainment, spectators can expect Fan Park days filled with action packed activities including:
- Watch Netball World Cup games on a big screen
- Sporting Chance Street Netball Challenge Finals
- Netball exhibition matches
- Kids’ Corner with games such as Jenga, jumping castle, face painting and giant chess.
- Cape Town Carnival Floats and cultural performances
- Daily giveaways
There will be a Food Court with outdoor seating, snacks, hot beverages and a beer garden.
Local mural artists will also transform the pavement on Lower Loop Street into a netball-themed art piece. Members of the public will also have the opportunity to join the artists in painting the pavement.
The Fan Park will be open daily from 07:00 and close after the final match of the day.
The Netball World Cup gets under way on 28 July and runs until 6 August 2023.
