Football Stadiums in Madagascar

Top 5 biggest football stadiums in Madagascar by capacity

Stadium name	Capacity	Location	Team	Opened	Playing surface
Mahamasina Municipal Stadium	23,000	Antananarivo	Madagascar national football team	1950	Grass
Stade Barikadimy	15,000	Toamasina	AS Fortior de la Côte Est	2011	Grass
Stade Rabemananjara	10,000	Mahajanga	FC BFV	1960s	Grass
Stade Municipal de Toliara	8,000	Toliara	JS Saint-Pierroise	1970s	Grass
Stade Moderne Ampasambazaha	7,000	Fianarantsoa	AS Mama	1980s	Grass

Madagascar’s football infrastructure is relatively modest compared to some other African nations, reflecting the country’s economic challenges.
The Mahamasina Municipal Stadium, also known as Stade Municipal de Mahamasina, is the largest and most significant football venue in the country. It hosts major national team matches and important domestic fixtures.
Many of Madagascar’s football stadiums are multi-purpose facilities, often used for other sports and events as well.
The Madagascar national football team, nicknamed Barea, has seen a rise in performance in recent years, qualifying for their first Africa Cup of Nations in 2019.
Despite limited infrastructure, football remains one of the most popular sports in Madagascar, with a passionate fan base and growing talent pool.