Jassim bin Hamad Stadium

Association football stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar

Jassim bin Hamad Stadium (ملعب جاسم بن حمد) is an association football stadium in Doha, Qatar, located about west from the centre of Doha. It is the home of the Al Sadd Sports Club's association football team, who play in the top flight Qatar Stars League, and is occasionally used by the Qatar men's and women's national football teams as one of their home grounds. Named after the then Qatari Minister of Youth and Sports Jassim bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani, who had provided permission for Al Sadd's founding members to form the group in 1969, the stadium was opened in 1975, and has since been renovated twice; once for the 17th Arabian Gulf Cup in 2004, and again in 2010. In addition to hosting all matches of the Arabian Gulf Cup in 2004, the stadium has hosted numerous international association football matches throughout its history, including matches of the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup, the football tournaments at the 2006 Asian Games and 2011 Pan Arab Games, and two editions of the Italian super cup, the Supercoppa Italiana.

Aside from the main field, the stadium area also accommodates an administration office, a cafe, a mosque, workers' quarters, an athletics track, training fields, a swimming pool and a multi sports hall. The multi sports hall has a capacity of 1,000 people, and is used for local tournaments in basketball, volleyball, handball and other sports and events.

There are about 12,946 seats available in Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. Modern and traditional Qatari architectural elements coexist in the stadium's design. Paying respect to Qatar's nautical heritage, its unusual structure boasts a striking exterior inspired by the sails of ancient dhow boats. The retractable roof of the stadium enables climate control during games and activities. The stadium's amenities are made to give both players and spectators an elite experience. It has cutting edge broadcast and media spaces, VIP lounges, and changing rooms. Viewers are treated to an intimate setting with great views from every angle, thanks to the seating arrangement. Functionality, beauty, and sustainability are all combined in Jassim bin Hamad Stadium's design, which follows the growing trends in stadium building architecture. The Al Sadd neighborhood of Doha serves as a famous landmark and offers visitors a contemporary and comfortable setting.

On 5 April 2023, the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium was chosen one of eight venues for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. It hosted seven matches. DateTimeTeam No. 1ResultTeam No. 2RoundAttendance13 January 202420:300–0Group B10,19815 January 202414:303–1Group E8,38818 January 202414:300–1Group B10,09720 January 202417:301–0Group E10,38622 January 202418:002–1Group A11,84324 January 202414:303–2Group D8,93228 January 202414:304–0Round of 167,863