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Discover Al Janoub Stadium

Al Janoub Stadium is shaped like the sails of traditional pearl diver Dhow boats, with the seating stands on the inside designed like the waves of the sea. 

Stadium, Sports

Al Janoub Stadium

An award-winning stadium with a record-breaking pitch, this stadium was certainly a talking point during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ as a standout landmark.

🏟️ Capacity: 44,000 spectators

🌟 Highlight: The stadium has a name to match that translates to the stadium of the south

How to get there?

  • Al Janoub Stadium is accessible by car or taxi.

  • Nearest metro station: Al Wakra via M132 MetroLink Bus

Al Janoub Stadium | Shaped like the sails of Qatar’s dhow boats

Address

Al Wukair, Qatar

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HISTORY AND CONSTRUCTION 

Established in one of Qatar’s oldest neighbourhoods, Al Janoub Stadium constructions began in January 2016, making it the first of the stadiums built from scratch to be ready for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. The stadium costed $576 million and was inaugurated during the Amir Cup final in May 2019. Al Janoub Stadium was awarded a Class A* sustainability rating by the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS). Its proprietary cooling technology efficiently uses energy to cool the stadium, making it usable throughout the year.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE STADIUM

THE NEXT BIG EVENT

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023

12 January – 10 February 2024

Get ready for the 18th edition of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup, an international men's football championship held every four years. Twenty-four teams will battle it out in this exciting competition, with Qatar as the defending champion. Al Janoub Stadium is one of the 10 Qatar venues chosen for this exciting event. 

Al Janoub Stadium | Shaped like the sails of Qatar’s dhow boats
Al Janoub Stadium | Shaped like the sails of Qatar’s dhow boats

PAST EVENTS

Al Janoub Stadium has played host to many thrilling games and historic footballing events, including a semifinal match at the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup, the 2020 AFC Champions League Final, six matches of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™ and seven matches during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.

TAKE A TOUR OF THE AL JANOUB STADIUM

Less than 20 km from the centre of Doha, Al Janoub Stadium is a standout landmark. Its striking design and cutting-edge technology make it an essential destination for sports fans and architectural aficionados alike. Take a look!

AL JANOUB STADIUM DESIGN 

Al Janoub Stadium was the first stadium in Zaha Hadid’s portfolio. Its roof is designed in homage to Al Wakrah’s fishing and pearl diving history, and the wind-filled sails of the traditional dhow boats. The building itself resembles upturned hulls, arranged in a huddle to provide shade and shelter. Like Al Bayt Stadium, Al Janoub Stadium has a retractable roof to support the interior cooling system.

Al Janoub Staduim

Address

Al Wukair, Qatar
Al Janoub Stadium | Shaped like the sails of Qatar’s dhow boats