Stand on West Avenue in Die Hoewes on a match day and the roar from Super Sport Park carries down the street long before you reach the gates. That sound, more than any single sight, is what gives Centurion its rhythm: a city that fills and empties around the cricket.
Centurion suits travellers passing through Gauteng who want a base with easy reach of both Pretoria and Johannesburg, and anyone building a trip around a Test match or a domestic fixture. It is a practical stop rather than a sight-heavy one, so this guide covers the places worth your time and how to string them into a single day.
Top things to do in Centurion
1. Super Sport Park (Centurion Park)
Also known as Centurion Park, this ground on West Avenue in Die Hoewes is the anchor of a visit here. It occasionally hosts Test matches and is home to the Titans, who represent the Easterns and Northerns Cricket Unions, as well as to Pretoria Capitals.
Time your trip around a fixture if you can, since the ground is at its best when it is full. The contact number listed for the venue is +27 12 663 1005.
2. Centurion Art Gallery
The Centurion Art Gallery sits on the corner of Cantonments Rd and Unie Ave, and it is the main indoor cultural stop in the city. It is a sensible choice for a slow hour when the weather turns or when you want a break from the cricket calendar.
Its listed contact number is +27 12 358-3477. Pair it with a walk through the surrounding streets rather than treating it as a full afternoon on its own.
3. AFB Swartkop
Air Force Base Swartkop is one of the two air force bases named in the city's listings. For visitors with an interest in aviation, it is a reason to look up rather than a conventional attraction.
Note that it is an active military installation, so treat it as something to be aware of in the area rather than a site you can simply turn up to and tour.
4. AFB Waterkloof
Air Force Base Waterkloof is the second of the two air force bases listed for Centurion. Like Swartkop, it is part of the city's military geography and worth knowing about if aviation or current affairs brought you here.
As with Swartkop, access is not something to assume. Plan your day around the public sites and let these two sit as landmarks you pass rather than destinations you book.
If you only have one day
Morning: Start at the Centurion Art Gallery on the corner of Cantonments Rd and Unie Ave, giving yourself a relaxed hour indoors before the day warms up.
Afternoon: Move on to Super Sport Park on West Avenue in Die Hoewes. If a match is on, this is where the bulk of your day belongs; if not, it is still the landmark that defines the city and worth seeing from the outside.
Evening: Return to the Die Hoewes area around the ground, where the match-day crowd gathers, and close the day there. If you have time to spare before or after, the two air force bases, AFB Swartkop and AFB Waterkloof, are part of the city's character if you find yourself passing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Centurion best known for among visitors?
Super Sport Park, also called Centurion Park, is the headline venue. It occasionally hosts Test matches and is home to the Titans and to Pretoria Capitals.
Is there an art gallery in Centurion?
Yes. The Centurion Art Gallery is on the corner of Cantonments Rd and Unie Ave, and can be reached on +27 12 358-3477.
Are there military sites in Centurion?
Two air force bases are listed for the city: AFB Swartkop and AFB Waterkloof. Both are active installations, so do not assume public access.
How do I contact Super Sport Park?
The listed number for the ground on West Avenue, Die Hoewes, is +27 12 663 1005.
Check the fixture list for Super Sport Park first, then build the rest of your Centurion days around it.