Ahmad bin Ali Stadium explained

Ahmad bin Ali Stadium
Mapframe-Wikidata:yes
Mapframe-Marker:soccer
Publictransit: Al Riffa (الرفاع)
Record Attendance:45,032 (Argentina vs Australia, 3 December 2022)
Surface:Grass
Broke Ground:2016
Built:2017 - 2020
Opened:18 December 2020
Architect:Pattern Design[1]
Project Manager:AECOM

The new Ahmad bin Ali Stadium,[2] [3] popularly known as the Al-Rayyan Stadium, is an association football stadium located in the district of Rawdat Al Jahhaniya, Qatar, around 90NaN0 northwest from the centre of Al Rayyan. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is home to Al-Rayyan Sports Club. The stadium is named after Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar from 1960 to 1972.[4] The former stadium, built in 2003, had a seating capacity of 21,282 and was demolished in 2015.[5] The new Al Rayyan Stadium has a seating capacity of 45,032.[6]

The stadium is located about 20 km west of Doha.[7]

Construction

The Ahmad bin Ali Stadium was one of eight stadiums used in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.[8] [9]

The former Ahmad bin Ali Stadium was demolished in 2015[10] to make way for the Al Rayyan Stadium. 90 percent of the rubble resulting from the demolition of the stadium is anticipated to be reused either for the new stadium or for public art projects.[11]

The construction of the new stadium started in early 2016.[12] This was done by the joint venture between Al-Balagh and Larsen & Toubro. After the World Cup the stadium will be reduced to 21,000 seats. The new stadium was built for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which was hosted by Qatar.[13]

The renovation includes a huge 'media facade' with a membrane that will act as a screen for projections, news, commercials, sports updates, current tournament information and matches. Seating capacity was increased to 40,740,[14] and all seats were shaded.

Events

The inauguration of the stadium took place on 18 December 2020, which was Qatar's National Day, and exactly two years before the country hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup final.[15] The stadium was one of two venues used for the 2020 FIFA Club World Cup.[16] [17]

The stadium hosted four matches during FIFA Arab Cup 2021.[18] 2021 Turkish Super Cup was played at the stadium.[19]

The Friday, February 23 2024, at 11:50 AM ET / 8:50 AM PT, the stadium would host the charity match "Match For Hope" getting over 300,000+ online concurrent viewers. This charity match included many big stars such as,Kaká, Eden Hazard, IShowSpeed, Chunkz and many more. The team names were Team Chunkz vs Team Aboflah. Team Chunkz would win vs Team Abofiah 7-5. It eventually raised more than $8.85 million dollars for charity.

Recent tournament results

2021 FIFA Arab Cup

DateTimeTeam #1ResultTeam #2RoundAttendance
30 November 202113:005–1Group B2,494
1 December 202113:004–0Group D2,203
4 December 202113:000–4Group C7,890
6 December 202122:003–0Group A2,477

2022 FIFA World Cup

The Ahmad bin Ali Stadium hosted seven matches during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

DateTimeTeam No. 1ResultTeam No. 2RoundAttendance
21 November 2022 22:00 1–1 43,418
23 November 2022 22:00 1–0 40,432
25 November 2022 13:00 0–2 40,875
27 November 2022 13:00 0–1 41,479
29 November 2022 22:00 0–3 44,297
1 December 2022 18:00 0–0 43,984
3 December 2022 22:00 2–1 45,032

2023 AFC Asian Cup

On 5 April 2023, the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium was chosen one of eight venues for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.

DateTimeTeam No. 1ResultTeam No. 2RoundAttendance
13 January 2024 14:30 2–0 35,253
15 January 2024 17:30 1–3 Group D16,532
18 January 2024 17:30 0–3 Group B38,491
21 January 2024 20:30 0–2 Group F39,557
28 January 2024 19:00 1–1 33,584
2 February 2024 14:30 0–1 35,530
6 February 2024 18:00 2–0 42,850

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Al-Rayyan Stadium . stadiumdb.com . 9 July 2015 . 3 September 2021.
  2. Web site: Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium . Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy . 1 April 2022.
  3. Web site: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium . . 1 April 2022.
  4. Web site: Qatar inaugurates fourth stadium for the 2022 World Cup in Al Rayyan . . 18 December 2020 . 1 April 2022.
  5. Web site: New stadium: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, the desert dune . stadiumdb.com . 26 January 2021 . 15 February 2022.
  6. Web site: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium . fifa.com . 21 November 2022.
  7. Web site: Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium . qatar2022.qa . 21 November 2022.
  8. Web site: 2022 Qatar World Cup: Al Rayyan stadium achieves major sustainability rating . goal.com . 12 October 2020 . 31 August 2021.
  9. Web site: Al Rayyan Stadium achieves prestigious sustainability ratings . thepeninsulaqatar.com . 11 October 2020 . 8 September 2021.
  10. Web site: Ahmed bin Ali Stadium (Al-Rayyan Stadium) – until 2014 . stadiumdb.com . 1 February 2022.
  11. Web site: Qatar Unveils Fifth World Cup Venue: Al Rayyan Stadium by Pattern Architects . archdaily.com . 23 April 2015 . 5 January 2021.
  12. Web site: Qatar 2022: Al Rayyan Stadium sees first concrete pouring. StadiumDB. 17 October 2016. 30 April 2017.
  13. Web site: Revealed: The firms behind the construction Qatar's World Cup stadiums. Arabian Business. Neha Bhatia. 13 August 2015. 13 August 2015.
  14. Web site: Construction: Al-Rayyan Stadium – StadiumDB.com. 2 April 2019. stadiumdb.com. 2 June 2019.
  15. Web site: Al Rayyan stadium to open on Qatar National Day. Gulf Times. 3 December 2020. 9 December 2020.
  16. News: Education City and Ahmad Bin Ali stadiums to host FIFA Club World Cup 2020™ . FIFA . 18 January 2021 . 18 January 2021.
  17. Web site: Doha all set to host 2020 FIFA Club World Cup . iloveqatar.net . 23 January 2021 . 3 September 2021.
  18. Web site: 2021 FIFA Arab Cup: Participating teams, fixtures and all you need to know . goal.com . 18 December 2021 . 15 February 2022.
  19. Web site: Turkcell Süper Kupa, 5 Ocak'ta Katar'da oynanacak . tr . 3 September 2023.