Ahmed bin Ali Stadium

Ahmed bin Ali Stadium
Al-Rayyan Stadium

Artist's impression of the new stadium
Full name Ahmed bin Ali Stadium
Location Umm Al-Afai, Al Rayyan, Qatar
Coordinates 25°19′50″N 51°20′29″E / 25.330538°N 51.341279°E / 25.330538; 51.341279
Capacity 25,000[1] (football)
Surface Grass
Construction
Built 2003
Opened 2003
Tenants
Al-Rayyan SC 2003–
Al Khuratiyat SC 2003–
Al Jaish 2011–2013
2011 AFC Asian Cup
2022 FIFA World Cup

Ahmed bin Ali Stadium (Arabic: ملعب أحمد بن علي), popularly known as the Al-Rayyan Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Al-Rayyan, Qatar, that is home to Al-Rayyan Sports Club and Al-Kharitiyath Sports Club. The stadium, built in 2003, has a seating capacity of 25,000.

Plans

The stadium will be renovated for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which Qatar will host.[2]Charmaine Waldie's conceptual plan for the renovation include a huge 'media facade' with a membrane that will act as a screen for projections, news, commercials, sports updates, current tournament information and matches. Seating capacity will be increased to 44,740, and all seats will be shaded.

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