Cape Town athletes, the Green Point Athletics Stadium just got a much-needed revamp, and not only is it awesome, but it’s at a world-class level! After some serious wear, the old track was replaced with a shiny new one, along with several amenity upgrades; it is now ready to host big-time local, national, and even international events!
Cape Town, South Africa (06 June 2025) – Back in 2015, the Green Point Athletics Stadium opened its doors to the public, providing an ideal location for aspiring athletes, cyclists, and the HSBC Cape Town 7’s rugby teams to train and refine their skills.
For years, the stadium has offered fitness enthusiasts and ambitious sportspeople a platform to realise their goals – and the race tracks have certainly felt the impact!
Now, after recently undergoing some impressive refurbishments, the facility has received its World Athletics Class 2 certification!
According to the City of Cape Town, the certification comes on the back of the complete removal of the old track surface and its resurfacing with a new Polyurethane system, along with other improvements to the 100m starting line, the long jump run-offs, the high jump areas and javelin run-off areas.
“The stadium track opened to the public in 2015 and has been used extensively by the public for athletics meets and events.
“As such, the track was nearing the end of its lifecycle and, as a proactive measure, it required urgent maintenance to ensure sustainable future usage,” said Alderman James Vos, the Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth.
Green Point Athletics Stadium is currently the only City-owned athletics stadium in the metro that meets the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act (SASREA) compliance.
In 2022, the Strategic Assets team oversaw a conditional assessment of the site and, thereafter, undertook a project to enhance its infrastructure and amenities, ultimately fostering economic opportunities through the hosting of events.
“The certification now means that the City will be able to host high-level local, national and international events at the stadium. This exciting new chapter for one of Cape Town’s most prized sporting facilities is all thanks to the dedication of our Strategic Assets Department, who ensure that not only are these sites maintained, but continuously improved to align with global best practices,” added Alderman Vos.
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