{"id":41526,"date":"2026-09-14T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=41526"},"modified":"2026-09-14T11:10:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T09:10:35","slug":"scorpion-kings-fnb-stadium-gautrain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/scorpion-kings-fnb-stadium-gautrain\/","title":{"rendered":"Scorpion Kings Live at FNB Stadium: Gautrain Travel Guide, Times and Parking for 19 September"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thousands of music fans heading to <strong>Scorpion Kings Live at FNB Stadium on Saturday, 19 September 2026<\/strong>, will have a dedicated Gautrain transport option to and from the Johannesburg venue. Gautrain passengers can travel by train to Park Station before using a complimentary bus service to FNB Stadium, with buses operating from 10:00 and late services scheduled after the concert.<\/p><div id=\"gaute-2184167912\" class=\"gaute-after-paragraph-1 gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event, headlined by <strong>DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small<\/strong>, will bring a large amapiano audience to Nasrec, making transport planning important for concertgoers travelling across Gauteng.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/travelwell-smme-tourism-trade-fair\/\"><strong>ALSO READ: TravelWell SMME Tourism Trade Fair Comes to Lanseria From 15 to 17 September 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scorpion Kings Live takes over FNB Stadium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scorpion Kings Live: A Family Affair will be held at FNB Stadium in Nasrec, Johannesburg, on 19 September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event is led by DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small, collectively known as the Scorpion Kings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organisers expect about 80,000 people at the stadium. The event follows the duo\u2019s 2025 Scorpion Kings Live show at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, which attracted more than 50,000 fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gates at FNB Stadium are scheduled to open at <strong>12:00<\/strong>, followed by a preshow from <strong>14:00 to 18:00<\/strong>. The main show is scheduled from <strong>18:00 until 23:30<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attendees must be at least 14 years old, with identification required. Those under 18 should check the event conditions before travelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Scorpion Kings Live using Gautrain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gautrain has outlined a dedicated transport arrangement for people travelling to FNB Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Concertgoers using the service should first take the Gautrain to <strong>Park Station in Johannesburg<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Park Station, passengers can board a complimentary Gautrain bus travelling directly to FNB Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the transport information released for the event, the complimentary bus service will operate from <strong>10:00 until 20:30<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recommended journey is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take the Gautrain to Park Station.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At Park Station, board the Gautrain bus to FNB Stadium.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the complimentary bus connection to reach the concert venue.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standard Gautrain rules and train fares still apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5521-2-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5521-2-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5521-2-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5521-2-150x187.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5521-2-450x562.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5521-2.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3793161168\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gautrain will operate late after the concert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The transport arrangements also include extended services after Scorpion Kings Live ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the concert, passengers should board a Gautrain bus at FNB Stadium for the return journey to Park Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>last Gautrain bus is scheduled to leave FNB Stadium at 01:30<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once passengers arrive at Park Station, they can connect to the Gautrain for their onward journey. The <strong>last train is scheduled to depart Park Station at 02:00<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These extended operating times are important because the main Scorpion Kings performance is scheduled to end at 23:30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Concertgoers planning to use Gautrain should still allow sufficient time to leave the stadium, reach the bus departure area and make their final train connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Gautrain times for Scorpion Kings Live<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Travel information<\/th><th>Time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Gautrain buses to FNB Stadium begin<\/strong><\/td><td>10:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Complimentary daytime bus service ends<\/strong><\/td><td>20:30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>FNB Stadium gates open<\/strong><\/td><td>12:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Preshow begins<\/strong><\/td><td>14:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Main show begins<\/strong><\/td><td>18:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Main show scheduled to end<\/strong><\/td><td>23:30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Last bus from FNB Stadium<\/strong><\/td><td>01:30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Last train from Park Station<\/strong><\/td><td>02:00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Concertgoers should note the difference between the Gautrain train fare and the complimentary stadium bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bus connection between Park Station and FNB Stadium is complimentary for the event, while standard Gautrain train fares and rules apply to the wider journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gautrain parking costs for concertgoers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parking arrangements also differ depending on whether a passenger uses the Gautrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the event transport information, parking costs <strong>R10 when using the Gautrain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those who park without using the train will pay <strong>R135<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These charges apply to the Gautrain parking arrangement communicated for Scorpion Kings Live and should not be confused with parking sold separately for FNB Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Event parking listed through the concert ticketing platform ranges from <strong>R220 to R300<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drivers should therefore check which parking option they have booked or intend to use before travelling on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3793161168\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FNB Stadium ticket prices and entry rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets for Scorpion Kings Live are available across several seating and standing categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Listed prices include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Ticket category<\/th><th>Price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Field<\/strong><\/td><td>R990 to R1,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Level 1 General Seated<\/strong><\/td><td>R850 to R950<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Level 2 General Seated<\/strong><\/td><td>R800 to R850<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Level 5 General Seated<\/strong><\/td><td>R500 to R750<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Parking<\/strong><\/td><td>R220 to R300<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Event information states that no outside food or drinks, drugs, weapons or hubbly equipment will be permitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Passouts are also not permitted, meaning attendees who leave the event will not be allowed to reenter using the same ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No entry will be permitted after <strong>21:30<\/strong>, according to the published event rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why transport planning matters at FNB Stadium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FNB Stadium is one of Gauteng\u2019s largest event venues, and major concerts can bring significant numbers of people into the Nasrec precinct within a relatively short period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Gautrain arrangement gives passengers travelling from other parts of Gauteng an option that combines the rail network with a direct bus connection from central Johannesburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also means passengers do not need a Gautrain station at FNB Stadium itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, Park Station acts as the interchange between the rail service and the dedicated stadium bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those using the service after the concert should pay particular attention to the <strong>01:30 final bus and 02:00 final train<\/strong>, as missing either service could affect their journey home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What This Means for Gauteng Residents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Gauteng residents attending Scorpion Kings Live, the dedicated bus service provides another transport option for reaching FNB Stadium without driving directly into Nasrec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Passengers travelling from areas served by Gautrain can connect through Park Station before continuing to the stadium by bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The late return service is particularly significant because the main concert is expected to continue until 23:30, beyond normal daytime event travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residents should plan the entire return journey before leaving home, including how they will travel from their final Gautrain station after the concert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those driving should also distinguish between Gautrain parking and event parking at FNB Stadium, as different charges apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3793161168\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is Scorpion Kings Live at FNB Stadium?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scorpion Kings Live: A Family Affair takes place on <strong>Saturday, 19 September 2026<\/strong>, at FNB Stadium in Nasrec, Johannesburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I take the Gautrain to Scorpion Kings Live?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take the Gautrain to <strong>Park Station<\/strong> and then board the complimentary Gautrain bus from Park Station to FNB Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What time do Gautrain buses start running to FNB Stadium?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The complimentary Gautrain bus service to the stadium is scheduled to operate from <strong>10:00 until 20:30<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What time is the last Gautrain after Scorpion Kings Live?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final bus is scheduled to leave FNB Stadium at <strong>01:30<\/strong>, while the final train will depart Park Station at <strong>02:00<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What time does Scorpion Kings Live start?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FNB Stadium gates open at <strong>12:00<\/strong>. The preshow runs from 14:00 to 18:00, followed by the main show from <strong>18:00 to 23:30<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan the full journey before heading to Nasrec<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scorpion Kings Live is set to bring a major amapiano event to Johannesburg on 19 September, with DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small leading the programme at FNB Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those using public transport, the key route is straightforward: <strong>Gautrain to Park Station, followed by the complimentary Gautrain bus to FNB Stadium<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The return service will continue well after the scheduled 23:30 end of the main show, with the last stadium bus leaving at 01:30 and the final train departing Park Station at 02:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Concertgoers should check their route, ticket, parking arrangements and final connection before travelling, particularly if they intend to rely on the last services of the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Event information:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/visit.gauteng.net\/events\/scorpion-kings-live-a-family-affair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/visit.gauteng.net\/events\/scorpion-kings-live-a-family-affair<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thousands of music fans heading to Scorpion Kings Live at FNB Stadium on Saturday, 19 September 2026, will have a dedicated Gautrain transport option to and from the Johannesburg venue. 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