Key facts
| Address | Reda St (Shebin St), Ismailia |
| Capacity | 18,525 seats |
| Build Date | 1934 |
Description
The Ismailia Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Ismailia, a city in north-eastern Egypt. It is one of the oldest stadiums in Africa that has been used for more than eighty years. Although the Ismailia Stadium is suitable for different kinds of sports, it is mainly used for football matches by the local football club.
The stadium was constructed in 1934. In 2006, the ground was one of six other sports venues used for African Cup of Nations. There was a football match held between Ghana and Zimbabwe, which resulted in the victory of the latter with a score of 1-2.
The Ismailia Stadium was renovated in 2009, which allows increasing its total capacity up to 18,525 people. This is the home ground of Ismaily Sporting Club, which is a professional football club that was established in 1924. They won their first African championship in 1969. Ismaily Sporting Club also was one of the first teams in Egypt who had around 100,000 followers on their social media page.
This is an all-seater stadium with one covered stand and with the running track around the pitch. The stadium features a digital scoreboard. There are seats located on all side of the pitch, which allows choosing different places.
FAQ
Ismailia Stadium was opened in 1934, making it one of the oldest stadiums in Egypt. It has a rich history spanning nearly nine decades and has been an important venue for football in the country.
The stadium is named after the city where it’s located – Ismailia.
Ismailia Stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 18,525 spectators.
Ismaily SC, one of Egypt’s most popular and successful football clubs, uses Ismailia Stadium as their home ground.
Yes, Ismailia Stadium has played host to several important football events. Notably, it was one of the venues for the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations.
