How much it costs to: Take your family to Springboks vs All Blacks Test

Today (Saturday 5 September) is the third Test of the historic Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series between the Springboks and the All Blacks, taking place at the FNB Stadium in Soweto Johannesburg. How much would it cost to take your family of four to a game?

HOW MUCH IT COSTS TO TAKE A FAMILY OF FOUR TO WATCH THE SPRINGBOKS VS ALL BLACKS

Attending the Springboks vs All Blacks third test match tomorrow at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg is set to be one of the biggest sporting events of the year, and for a family of four, the costs add up quickly. Ticket prices are the largest expense, with official sales showing that seats range from about R1650 per person in the lower categories to R4000 each for premium seating.

This means a family of four will spend between R6 600 and R16 000 just to secure entry into the stadium. With cheaper tickets sold out early, most families will be looking at mid-range or premium options, which pushes the budget higher.

Transport is another major consideration, especially for families traveling from Durban or other provinces. Driving the roughly 600 km round trip (from Durban) will set you back between R1500 and R2 000 in petrol and tolls, while flights for four can easily exceed R6000 to R8000. Once in Johannesburg, local transport to the stadium is relatively affordable, with park-and-ride shuttles or other options costing around R50 to R100 per person.

ADDITIONAL COSTS TO CONSIDER

Food and drinks at the stadium are also worth budgeting for. Snacks and beverages average about R150 per person, so a family of four should expect to spend R600 to R1 000 during the match. If the family chooses to enjoy a sit-down meal after the game in nearby areas such as Maboneng or Melville, the cost rises to R1 000 to R1 500. Merchandise is another optional extra but popular expense. Official Springbok jerseys cost around R900 each, so buying jerseys for the children adds R1800, while a full family set totals R3600.

Altogether, the outing can vary widely depending on choices. A budget-conscious family driving to Johannesburg, sitting in the cheapest available seats, and sticking to stadium snacks will spend around R8700. A mid-range option with mid-tier tickets, driving, enjoying meals, and buying two jerseys comes to about R12 300.