Cairo International Stadium, Cairo
Facts and practical information
The Cairo International Stadium, formerly known as Nasser Stadium, is an Olympic-standard, multi-use stadium with an all-seated capacity of 75,000. The architect of the stadium is the German Werner March, who had built from 1934 to 1936 the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. The engineering and construction supervision work of the stadium was performed by ACE Moharram Bakhoum. Before becoming an all seater stadium, it had the ability to hold over 100,000 spectators, reaching a record of 120,000. It is the foremost Olympic-standard facility befitting the role of Cairo, Egypt as the center of events in the region. It is also the 69th largest stadium in the world. Located in Nasr City; a suburb north east of Cairo, it was completed in 1960, and was inaugurated by President Gamal Abd El Nasser on 23 July that year, the eighth anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution of 1952. Zamalek SC and Al Ahly use the stadium for most of their home games. ()
Cairo International Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Baron Empain Palace, Unknown Soldier Memorial, 6th of October Panorama, Gamal Abdel Nasser Mosque.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Cairo International Stadium?
How to get to Cairo International Stadium by public transport?
Metro
- Stadium • Lines: 3 (11 min walk)
- Cairo Fairground • Lines: 3 (19 min walk)
Bus
- Nadi El Sikka El Hadid (21 min walk)
- Go Bus (25 min walk)