Attending the Springboks vs All Blacks rugby match at FNB Stadium can cost a family of four between R8,700 and R16,000, excluding merchandise and accommodation.
A family of four looking to attend the Springboks versus All Blacks rugby match at FNB Stadium in Soweto on September 5 will face significant expenses, with ticket prices alone ranging from R6,600 to R16,000. Official sales indicate lower category seats are R1,650 per person, while premium seating costs R4,000 each. Given that cheaper tickets sold out early, most families will likely opt for mid-range or premium options, pushing the total cost higher.
Additional costs include transportation, food, and merchandise. Driving from Durban, a roughly 600km round trip, could cost R1,500 to R2,000 for petrol and tolls, while flights for four can range from R6,000 to R8,000. Once in Johannesburg, local transport to the stadium is estimated at R50 to R100 per person. Food and drinks at the stadium are budgeted at R150 per person, totaling R600 to R1,000 for a family of four.
Further expenses include optional sit-down meals after the game, estimated at R1,000 to R1,500, and merchandise. Official Springbok jerseys cost R900 each, meaning a full family set could add R3,600. A budget-conscious family attending the match could spend around R8,700, while a mid-range option with meals and two jerseys would total approximately R12,300.
Why it mattersFamilies attending the Springboks vs All Blacks match face substantial costs for tickets, travel, food, and merchandise, impacting household budgets.
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