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Odi Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Mabopane, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 60,000. It is the home stadium of Garankuwa United football team.
ODI Stadium is situated north of Pretoria in Mabopane, within the jurisdiction of Tshwane Metropolitan Council.
The stadium consists of a Un-covered Grandstand, Secondary, 4 rectangular, 2 small triangular stands and 20 floating stands, giving the stadium a seating capacity of approximately 50,000+ seats.
The stadium was constructed in the late 1980s and boasts many facilities, including a soccer field, athletics track, field events (long jump, high Jump, javelin throw, hammer throw, etc.), 2 changing rooms, 4 sets of male / female restrooms, 4 kiosks, VIP lounge & seating, Security Room, Referee Room, Press room, Control room, Admin Offices, Generator room, Stores, several indoor sporting areas, 4 High masts and 4 ticketing offices.
Precinct facilities outside the stadium include Club House, caretaker house, Combi-courts for tennis, basketball, volleyball and two informal soccer training grounds.