Orlando Pirates have renamed their iconic stadium to the Orlando Amstel Arena as part of a deal with the club’s official beer partner.
Orlando Pirates have announced that their iconic stadium has been renamed to the Orlando Amstel Arena as part of a deal which was struck with the club’s official beer partner.
The unveiling ceremony took place in Soweto on Tuesday and coincided with the birthday of Buccaneers chairman Irvin Khoza, who turned 78 but did not attend the event.
Pirates confirmed their partnership with Amstel on 6 August 2025 and now the Orlando Stadium has been rebranded as part of that agreement.
The west stand features newly-installed red seats displaying the Amstel logo and Bucs fans will get to experience the new vibe on Saturday when Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side host Magesi in the Betway Premiership.
A statement on the club’s official website read: “The unveiling itself drew attention beyond the venue, as the streets of Orlando briefly came to a standstill. Passers-by paused to witness the moment the covering dropped, revealing the new stadium name in a powerful visual symbol of change and continuity.”
The Orlando Amstel Arena opened in 1959 and was initially built for the Johannesburg Bantu Football Association. It was upgraded in 2008 with an increased capacity of 37,313 and was designated as training base for teams participating in the 2010 World cup.
