Football Stadiums in Ethiopia

Top 6 biggest football stadiums in Ethiopia by capacity

Stadium name	Capacity	Location	Team	Opened	Notable features
Bahir Dar Stadium	60,000	Bahir Dar	Fasil Kenema	2016	Modern design, largest stadium in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa Stadium	35,000	Addis Ababa	Ethiopian National Team	1940	Historic venue, hosts major national events
Mekelle Stadium	25,000	Mekelle	Mekelle 70 Enderta F.C.	2012	Modern facilities, hosts international matches
Hawassa Stadium	20,000	Hawassa	Hawassa City	2003	Located near Lake Hawassa, scenic views
Dire Dawa Stadium	18,000	Dire Dawa	Dire Dawa City	1967	Recently renovated, all-seater stadium
Adama Stadium	18,000	Adama	Adama City F.C.	2016	New stadium with improved infrastructure

Ethiopia’s football stadiums reflect the country’s growing investment in sports infrastructure.
The Bahir Dar Stadium, completed in 2016, significantly increased the country’s football hosting capacity.
Many stadiums serve multiple purposes, hosting athletics events and cultural celebrations in addition to football matches.
Ethiopia has been working on improving its football facilities to meet international standards and potentially host major African football tournaments in the future.
The Ethiopian Premier League, the country’s top football division, utilizes these stadiums, contributing to the growth of local football culture.