Sport
Our campuses boast world-class sporting facilities steeped in history and vibrant student spirit. From the legendary Danie Craven Stadium to the thrilling mountain biking trails that host the Cape Epic, and the Coetzenburg Stadium, sports at Stellenbosch encapsulate passion, excellence, and community involvement.
Danie Craven Stadium
Home to Maties’ Maroon Machine, as SU’s First Rugby team is affectionately known, this 17 000-seater stadium can host rugby and football matches, open air events, start and finish for running races and even film shoots.
Coetzenburg Athletics Stadium
Adjacent to the Coetzenburg Centre, the Coetzenburg Athletics Stadium not only boasts breath-taking scenery, but also an A-grade athletics track and state-of-the-art lighting, firmly placing it as an international athletics venue, with versatility for soccer.
Coetzenburg Centre
The Coetzenburg centre, situated between the Danie Craven Rugby Stadium and the Coetzenburg Athletics Stadium, is an indoor multi-sport venue used for indoor sports (basketball, netball, badminton, volleyball, martial arts etc.), conferences, graduations and similar large indoor gatherings.
Outdoor pool
Situated next to the Coetzenberg Centre, the Olympic-size Coetzenburg swimming pool offers state-of-the-art facilities. The pool is 50 m long and has a uniform depth of 2 m. It also has the infrastructure for underwater cameras and stroboscopic underwater strip lighting to set the pace during...
Lentelus soccer field
Lentelus, situated in in Hammanshand Road, Stellenbosch, is home to the Stellenbosch Football Club, which forms part of Stellenbosch University’s sports programme. It offers state-of-the-art facilities, including five soccer/rugby fields and a clubhouse.
