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Freestyle Kings Live in South Africa
Get ready for the greatest show on two wheels. Fresh off a 13 stop tour of Australia and New Zealand, Freestyle Kings LIVE has been lauded as the greatest show of audacious stunts on two wheels, and is heading to South Africa for the first time this November, scheduled for Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town.
A Partnership between TEG and Showtime Management, one of South Africa’s leading Promoters will see international freestyle motocross and BMX return to South Africa for the first time since 2017. Expect double back flips, front flips, crashes and multiple world-first tricks.
Brought to you in association with SuperSport and regional radio stations Jacaranda FM in Gauteng and Cape Town’s Smile 90.4FM, Freestyle Kings LIVE makes its local debut at Wanderer’s Stadium, Johannesburg on Saturday, 2 November at 6pm followed by a 3pm event on Sunday, 3 November at Loftus Versveld and ending at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on 9 November at 6pm. From 19 June until 24 June fans can sign up on the waiting list at www.freestylekings.com/south-africa/ which grants them access to an exclusive 10% discount during the 24-hour pre-sale period on 25 June ahead of tickets going on sale to the public on 26 June at showtime.co.za, freestylekings.com and ticketmaster.co.za the official exclusive Freestyle Kings LIVE SA ticketing agent. No unaccompanied minors and every person, irrespective of age must have a show ticket.
Only available at limited capacity, for an up close and personal look at the largest ramps in action sports, and the opportunity to meet the best riders on the planet, along with a photo and signature opportunity before the show, purchase a VIP ticket upsell at check out. The VIP ticket, costing R1000 each is in addition to the show ticket and is sold separately, but only if a show ticket has been purchased. This will sell out. VIP meet & greet add-on tickets are also available, where you will get your chance to meet with the world’s best riders up close and personal. You'll score yourself a meet and greet and a chance to walk around the freestyle course before the event starts.
“Showtime Management successfully brought Monster Jam to South Africa on two occasions, and we are excited to continue bringing family-friendly motorised events such as the Freestyle Kings to this country.” says Tony Feldman, Showtime Management. “The jaw-dropping performances by the gravity defying Kings of FMX and BMX will have lovers of motorcross, motorsport enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies on the edge of their seats.”
TEG Group CEO Geoff Jones said: “We are excited to bring this phenomenal high octane show that just sold-out in Australia and New Zealand, to one of the world’s top adventure sporting countries, South Africa! Our South African fans are set to witness the very best in family friendly entertainment and an adrenaline inducing live action motocross experience!”
Freestyle Kings Promoter and former professional FMXer Josh Hannah said, "South Africa has long been known as the home of action sports, with the craziest fans on the planet. When I started the Freestyle Kings Tour in 2021, it was always a goal of mine to take it to South Africa, and now it's happening, I cannot wait to entertain the South African fans with the biggest and best action sports shows that is taking FMX and BMX to new heights”.
The Tour will be headlined by International riders Ronnie Mac from the US, and the modern day Evel Knievel, Australia’s Robbie Maddison, as well as FMX World Champions Rob Adelberg and Pat Bowden, who will all be touring South Africa for the first time.
South Africa has long been a favourite destination for action sports Athletes, who constantly chase adrenaline hits on and off the track, with Robbie Maddison saying "Getting a chance to go to South Africa and bring the best action sports stars on the Planet, we cannot wait to show South Africa what Freestyle Kings Live is all about. But I also can’t wait to finally explore South Africa and find some good times away from the dirt bikes”.
Not content on bringing the best talent from Australia and the US, the Freestyle Kings Tour will also have a South African flavour to it, with Dallan Goldman from Johannesburg also joining the Freestyle Kings Tour.
"I've been so lucky, my dirt bike has taken me all over the world over my 15-year career, but there is no better crowd to perform in front of than the South Africans. They are crazy for BMX and FMX, and they haven't had a chance to see an international touring act in a long time. Freestyle Kings is coming in hot”, Goldman said.
"Freestyle Kings is a two-hour, non-stop night of thrills and spills for the whole family. We will sell you the whole seat, but you only need the edge," said the SA rider.
Witness world dominating tricks in the all EPIC, all NEW choreographed Freestyle Kings show! This all ages, family fun, action packed two hour show is not to be missed! Book today at www.showtime.co.za or www.ticketmaster.co.za
SA vs NZ: Your Match Day Guide
Rugby’s greatest rivalry will play out at the iconic DHL Stadium for the first time on Saturday when the Springboks face the All Blacks in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship.
There will be so much to experience at DHL Stadium before the main games kicks off at 17h00, so make sure you get down there early and make the most of every moment.
- Get there early – There is a capacity crowd attending this match, so please plan accordingly for congestion. There will be no tickets available for sale at the stadium. Only tickets purchased via Ticketmaster are valid
- This is a mobile ticket only event – which means there are no paper or electronic PDF tickets. Your phone is your ticket. Ensure that you have your tickets available on your phone before you arrive at the stadium, to make the entry process as easy as possible. CLICK HERE for more information on the digital tickets and how to ensure easy access to DHL Stadium.
- Gates at DHL Stadium open at 12h30, with kick-off of the curtain-raiser between the Springbok Women and Barbarians RFC at 13h30 and the main game kicking off at 17h00. If you can’t make it early enough to support the Springbok Women at 13h30, aim to be inside the stadium no later than 15h30 and in your seats by 16h40 to ensure you do not miss any of the pre-match entertainment on the field, the anthems and the Haka.
- There are a variety of live performances set to take place both before and after the rugby in the stadium, with cold beverages on sale from multiple bars around the podium, concourse and Level 6. CLICK HERE for more information on the pre-match activities.
- There is no parking available at the venue or in the precinct without a vehicle access permit or issued ticket . Do not bring vehicles into the direct precinct – Park remotely at either the CTICC, Civic Centre or from the park-and-ride options in Century City and UCT.
- There are free MyCiTi shuttles for all ticket holders from UCT, Century City, CTICC, Thibault Square and Civic Centre stations. CLICK HERE for more information on parking and shuttle options.
- All seats are numbered. The stadium will be at capacity so all spectators must sit in the correct seat as allocated on the tickets.
- No Umbrellas are allowed in the stadium.
- No braaing is allowed anywhere in the stadium precinct and those found braaing will be subject to a fine.
Get there early
Gates at DHL Stadium will open at 12h30 with the Springbok Women in action against Barbarians RFC at 13h30. There will be plenty of entertainment and fun activities in the stadium ahead of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash, making this far more than just a rugby game. CLICK HERE for details of the live performances and activities on offer.
If you can’t make it early enough to support the Springbok Women at 13h30, aim to be inside the stadium no later than 15h30 and in your seats by 16h40 to ensure you do not miss any of the pre-match entertainment on the field, the anthems and the Haka.
Match tickets
Digital tickets from Ticketmaster will be the only way to gain entry, so ensure that you have your tickets available on your phone before you arrive at the stadium, to make the entry process as easy as possible. CLICK HERE for more information on the digital tickets and how to ensure easy access to DHL Stadium.
Parking and shuttles
With heavy traffic congestion expected in the area and no parking in the precinct without VAP or issued ticket, take advantage of the parking and free MyCiTi shuttles operating from UCT, Century City Steelbridge E-Parking, CTICC and the Civic Centre to make sure you don’t miss out. CLICK HERE for more information on parking and shuttle options.
SA Rugby kit drop
SA Rugby will be collecting unused boots, balls, kits, and equipment at the UCT and Century City Park and Ride areas as well as on entry to the stadium. All donations will be refurbished and redistributed to underprivileged communities with the aim of helping children and grassroots clubs have access to the game that we all love.
Each item that is donated will also be assigned a unique number which allows the donor to be entered into a lucky draw to stand a chance of chance of winning a jersey that has been signed by the SA Rugby Legends.
Road closures
The following road closures will be in effect: Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Vlei Road, Stephan Way, and Granger Bay Boulevard, Fort Wynyard Street will all be closed from 06h00 until 22h30, with restrictions on Helen Suzman Boulevard, Beach Road and Hans Strijdom Avenue from 10h00 to 22h30.
E-Hailing
It is recommended that those using e-hailing are dropped off and collected in the CBD at DF Malan Drive opposite the Artscape Theatre, Hertzog Boulevard or Jan Smuts Street and then use the MyCiTi shuttle which is free to all event ticket holders from the Century City, UCT, CTICC, Civic Centre Station or Thibault Square Station, or alternatively use the Fan Walk.
E-hailing is geo-blocked to a dedicated e-hailing drop-off area in P13, Main Road, between York and Wigtown Road, Greenpoint, but spectators are warned that drop-and-go and pick-up in this area will have long delays due to expected traffic congestion.
Other information
Please note that umbrellas are prohibited at DHL Stadium and will NOT BE ALLOWED INTO THE STADIUM. Please bring a rain jacket should there be a threat of rain.
No spectators will be allowed to take food or drink into the stadium. There is also no braaing allowed anywhere in the stadium precinct, including all public and parking areas. Those found braaing will be fined.
Spectators are urged to be aware of the threat of car jamming in parking areas and pickpockets and keep your valuables close to you at all times.
Please note that no spectator is allowed access to the pitch. Any person invading the pitch can be prosecuted as this is a criminal offence.
DHL Stadium is a smoke/vaping-free building. Smoking is permitted in designated areas on Level 02 Podium (outside). No smoking/vaping is allowed in any suites or on the stands.
Please respect all those around you and abide by the stadium rules and the ticketing conditions of use which are available on the DHL Stormers website.
Live entertainment:
- Castle Lager stage (North): 5fm DJ Austin Cassim hosting Majozi (15:10-15:45), Aking (15:55-16:30), and PHFat (19:25-20:00)
- Love Garden (South): DJ Phil
- Double Volume bar (East): DJ Goodtymz, DJ Li-Chi, and DJ Jem