Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium (Arabic: ملعب جابر الأحمد الدولي) is a multi-purpose stadium in the Ardiya area of Kuwait City, Kuwait. Completed in 2009, it is used mostly for football matches and athletics. The stadium has a capacity of 60,000 spectators. It was expected to open in the second quarter of 2010, but the building failed structural-integrity testing. It was finally opened on 18 December 2015. Jaber Al-Ahmad stadium is the main home of the Kuwait national football team.[1] The stadium was named after late Amir of Kuwait, Shaikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Kuwait celebrated their winning of the 20th Arabian Gulf Cup at the stadium.
Shiekh Jaber Stadium Kuwait International Stadium | |
 Aerial view of the stadium in January 2019 | |
 Interactive map of Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium | |
| Location | Kuwait City, Kuwait |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 29°16′17.14″N 47°55′07″E / 29.2714278°N 47.91861°E |
| Owner | Kuwait Football Association |
| Operator | Kuwait national football team |
| Capacity | 60,000 |
| Surface | GrassMaster |
| Construction | |
| Groundbreaking | 2 June 2006 |
| Built | 2006–2010 |
| Opened | 10 September 2010 |
| Renovated | 2015 |
| Reopened | 18 December 2015 |
Cost | 120 million Kuwaiti dinar (US$394.6 million) |
| Tenants | |
| Kuwait national team (2010–2011; 2015–present) | |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
History
editFirst match
editThe first match held at the stadium was an international friendly between Kuwait national team and Bahrain national team.
AFC Cup final and renovations
edit
Re-opening
editThe re-opening was announced on 28 November 2015 for the Kuwait Champions Challenge, where late Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah came to the opening. The match was between Kuwait XI and World Stars XI. The Kuwait XI won with a 4–2 score.[2]
Kuwait FA at the time was banned by FIFA due to the Kuwaiti Government's interference in sports. With that, FIFA prevented Steven Gerrard, Andrea Pirlo, and Xavi from playing in the match.[3]
Appearances & wins
edit- As of 1 January 2025
| Country | Appearances | Wins | Draws | Loses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kuwait | 21 | 4 | 7 | 10 |
 Oman | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
 United Arab Emirates | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
 Saudi Arabia | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
 Cameroon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Bahrain | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
 Qatar | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
 Egypt | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Indonesia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
 Iraq | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
 Jordan |
5 |
3 | 2 | 0 |
 Australia |
1 |
2 | 0 | 0 |
 Palestine |
2 |
1 | 0 | 1 |
 Nepal |
3 |
0 | 0 | 3 |
 South Korea |
1 |
1 | 0 | 0 |
 Chinese Taipei |
1 |
0 | 0 | 1 |
 Vietnam | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 India |
1 |
1 | 0 | 0 |
 Bangladesh |
1 |
0 | 0 | 1 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "World Stadiums - Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait City". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 11 May 2010.
- ↑ "LET'S PLAY! - The Pictures". Archived from the original on 12 March 2019. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
- ↑ "FIFA stops Gerrard, Pirlo from playing game in banned Kuwait". Archived from the original on 1 February 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2016.