Key facts
| Address | Palestine St. (Al Thawra St.), Gaza City, Gaza Strip |
| Capacity | 10,000 seats |
Description
Palestine Stadium is a national stadium located in the city of Gaza, the Gaza Strip, The State of Palestine. The ground used to be used by the national football team. It is a medium-sized stadium that is capable of hosting of 10,000 people.
The stadium was attacked by Israel in 2006, and due to a bomb, the crater was formed right in the center of the pitch, which made it impossible to use the ground. FIFA made a promise to provide finances to repair the ground, but the stadium was bombed again in the autumn of 2012, leaving 4 large holes on the ground. This resulted in major damages in the stadium and the nearby facilities. Moreover, 162 people were killed due to this attack. It was calculated that the renovation works would cost millions of pounds. Many famous football players signed a petition against these actions, and it was even demanded that Israel must not be chosen for hosting UEFA tournaments.
After the FIFA’s readmission, no football games were played by the national team on the Palestine territories for security reasons until 2008. Since that year, the national football team has been using Faisal Al-Husseini International Stadium that is located in Dahiat al’Barid St and is capable of hosting 12,500 spectators.
FAQ
Palestine Stadium in Gaza City was officially opened in 1996. It has since served as the primary football venue in the Gaza Strip for nearly three decades.
The stadium is named “Palestine Stadium” to reflect its significance as a national sporting venue for Palestinians. It represents a symbol of Palestinian identity and aspirations in the realm of sports and beyond.
Palestine Stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 10,000 spectators. This makes it one of the largest sports venues in the Gaza Strip, capable of hosting significant football matches and other events.
Several clubs from the Gaza Strip Premier League use Palestine Stadium as their home ground. Notable among these are Al-Sadaqah, which is based in Gaza City, and the Palestine national football team for their home matches when playing in Gaza.
Yes, Palestine Stadium has hosted international matches. One notable event was in 2022 when the Palestine national team played against Yemen in a friendly match at this venue. The stadium has also been used for qualifying matches in various AFC (Asian Football Confederation) tournaments.
While primarily used for football, Palestine Stadium also serves as a multi-purpose venue. It has hosted athletics competitions and cultural events. The stadium plays a crucial role in the sporting and cultural life of Gaza City and the wider Gaza Strip.
