Heartfelt Arena

Heartfelt Arena
Interactive map of Heartfelt Arena
Former namesSaambou Arena
Address1000 Voortrekker Rd, Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria, 0027
Pretoria
South Africa
Coordinates25°46′44″S 28°10′01″E / 25.778867°S 28.167014°E / -25.778867; 28.167014
Website
www.heartfeltarena.co.za

The Heartfelt Arena (formerly Saambou Arena) is a private multipurpose arena for sporting and cultural events in Pretoria, South Africa. It was originally built for the South African Defence Force (SADF).[1]

The Indoor Hockey World Cup competition took place in the arena in February 2023.[2][3] The arena also hosted the Idols casting competition[4][5] and is the venue for numerous netball league game.[6][7] On 30 April - 2 May 2026 it hosted the African Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships.[8][9]

References

  1. ^ "Venue | FIH Indoor World Cup 2023 South Africa". International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
  2. ^ "Indoor Hockey party comes to SA". SuperSport. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
  3. ^ Emslie, Neale (6 Feb 2023). "High-octane start for SA teams at Indoor Hockey World Cup". Herald Live.
  4. ^ Seemela, Masego (10 October 2022). "Kabelo grateful for his journey on Idols SA". Sowetan Live.
  5. ^ Maako, Keitumetse (16 November 2022). "Authenticity and hard work will set him apart, says newly crowned Idols winner Thapelo Molomo". News24.
  6. ^ Content, Print (2023-04-18). "2023 Telkom Netball league begins". Soweto Urban. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
  7. ^ "Netball SA introduces two teams in new TNL season". SuperSport. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
  8. ^ "FIG - Event Detail - 18478". www.gymnastics.sport. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  9. ^ "FIG - Event Detail - 18477". www.gymnastics.sport. Retrieved 2026-01-30.