US EditionSEE | Iconic Orlando Stadium, Home of Soweto Giants Pirates, Renamed
Orlando Pirates and Heineken South Africa launch a five-year deal to enhance fan experience and stadium identity at the newly named Orlando Amstel Arena.
- On Tuesday Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza announced Orlando Stadium was renamed the Orlando Amstel Arena at a formal unveiling attended by club executives, partners, supporters and media.
- Amstel, via Heineken South Africa, secured the stadium naming rights in a five-year commercial agreement concluded late last year, deepening a partnership that began last year.
- The venue, long cherished by fans, opened in 1959 and hosted home matches for more than 65 years, while Pirates and Amstel stressed the deal includes investment and long-term commitment.
- Supporters will see a people-led ceremony on 27 January 2026, and the Orlando Amstel Arena hosts its first match on 31 January at 18:00 when Pirates welcome Magesi.
- As the Orlando Amstel Arena, the ground blends football tradition with lifestyle culture, promising fresh investment and long-term commitment to energise Orlando Pirates and South African football.
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SEE | Iconic Orlando Stadium, home of Soweto giants Pirates, renamed
Orlando Pirates have officially announced the renaming of the iconic Orlando Stadium, now known as the Orlando Amstel Arena, marking a significant commercial and symbolic milestone in the club’s history.
Iconic Orlando Stadium gets a new name
A new chapter in the story of Soweto football was unveiled on Tuesday as Amstel, the official beer partner of Orlando Pirates Football Club, revealed the new name of the iconic stadium – Orlando Amstel Arena. The unveiling ceremony took place in the heart of Orlando, Soweto and was fittingly opened by a moving performance and prayer from the Orlando Pirates choir, setting a reflective and celebratory tone for the historic moment. Township footba…
Orlando Stadium renamed Orlando Amstel Arena in new partnership
The iconic Orlando Stadium that produced a number of football stars in South Africa was renamed to Orlando Amstel Arena, the official beer partner of Orlando Pirates Football Club. The unveiling ceremony took place in the heartland of Orlando, Soweto just outside the stadium’s promenade. The event was attended by the who’s who, celebrities of Mzansi football and former ghost players. “The talent is there, but what is often missing is the infrast…
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The Pirates Stadium will now be known as Orlando Amstel Arena after the football club signed an official partnership deal with the beer brand. The Soweto giants unveiled Amstel as their official beer partner on 6 August 2025 , five months later, the two entities revealed the new name for the iconic stadium. The stadium has a capacity of over 35 000, fans seated in the west stand will now be greeted by newly installed bold red seats featuring A…
Orlando Stadium Renamed Orlando Amstel Arena Following Major Upgrade #
Soweto — Orlando Stadium, one of South Africa’s most iconic football venues and home to Orlando Pirates, has officially been renamed Orlando Amstel Arena following a naming rights partnership between the club and Amstel, a brand under Heineken South Africa. The announcement was made in Soweto this week and coincided with the birthday of Orlando […] The post Orlando Stadium Renamed Orlando Amstel Arena Following Major Upgrade first appeared on Pa…
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