Springboks vs All Blacks 3rd Test: How Much It Costs to Take a Family of 4 to FNB Stadium

• The third Test between the Springboks and All Blacks took place at FNB Stadium in Soweto on Saturday, 5 September
• Ticket prices for a family of four range from R6 600 to R16 000 depending on seating category
• The budget of families who attended the mouthwatering tie in Soweto has been broken down in the article

The third and final Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series between the Springboks and the All Blacks took place at FNB Stadium in Soweto on Saturday, 5 September, and for families who didn't attend, the total bill if they had attended may come as a surprise.

Tickets represent the single biggest cost. Official sales list seats from approximately R1 650 per person in the lower categories, rising to R4 000 each for premium positions.

A family of four will therefore spend between R6 600 and R16 000 on entry alone. With cheaper options largely sold out, most families are likely to be pushed toward mid-range or premium pricing.

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Getting to Johannesburg

Travel costs depend heavily on where a family is coming from. Those driving from Durban face a round trip of roughly 600km, with petrol and toll fees estimated between R1 500 and R2 000.

Flights for four people can range from R6 000 to R8 000 return. Once in Johannesburg, getting to the stadium is more manageable, with park-and-ride shuttles and similar options priced at around R50 to R100 per person.

Food, Merchandise, and Optional Extras

Stadium food and drinks add another layer to the budget. Snacks and beverages come to roughly R150 per person, putting a family of four's in-stadium catering costs at between R600 and R1 000. Families who choose to dine out after the match in areas such as Maboneng or Melville should budget an additional R1 000 to R1 500 for a sit-down meal.

Merchandise is optional but widely popular. Official Springbok jerseys are priced at around R900 each, meaning two children's jerseys cost R1 800, while kitting out the entire family comes to R3 600.

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Taken together, a family travelling by car, occupying the cheapest available seats, and limiting spending to stadium snacks can expect to pay around R8 700 for the day. A mid-range experience, covering mid-tier tickets, road travel, a post-match meal, and two jerseys, brings the total to approximately R12 300.

Source: Briefly News