Al Thumama Stadium is twelve kilometers south of the city’s center, a place rich in history and culture. The design’s stirring appeal touches Qataris and others in the surrounding countries’ hearts.
The innovative and dynamic shape of Al Thumama Stadium heralds a new era in stadium design while also honoring regional customs and cultures.
Additionally, this particular location holds a special significance for the inhabitants and is well known throughout the area.
In order to accommodate local demands and give developing nations access to high-quality sporting infrastructure, the stadium’s 40,000 tournament capacity will be decreased.
Football games and other sporting events will be held in the arena’s remaining 20,000 spectators.
The upper stands of the stadium will be replaced by a boutique hotel, and a branch of a sports clinic will open nearby.
The area around the stadium will develop into a center for the neighborhood with courts for handball, volleyball, basketball, and swimming. Additionally, the area will have jogging and cycling tracks, giving athletes of all stripes a place to exercise.
To ensure that the area becomes a hive of activity and exercise, a number of retail and commercial spaces will also be built.
The design’s stirring appeal touches Qataris and others in the surrounding countries’ hearts.
The innovative and dynamic shape of Al Thumama Stadium heralds a new era in stadium design while also honoring regional customs and cultures.
Additionally, this particular location holds a special significance for the inhabitants and is well known throughout the area.
The MIPIM/Architectural Review Future Project Award 2018 in the sport and stadiums category was given to Al Thumama Stadium. It also took the best design prize at the 17th MIPIM/Architectural Review Future Project Awards for “Sports Facilities and Stadiums Under Construction.” This prize honors their relationship to the environment and the technological breakthroughs used in their design and construction.
Major Events at Al Thumama Stadium
21 November
Group A: Senegal vs Netherlands
19:00 local time
23 November
Group E: Spain vs Costa Rica
19:00 local time
25 November
Group A: Qatar vs Senegal
16:00 local time
27 November
Group F: Belgium vs Morocco
16:00 local time
29 November
Group B: Iran vs USA
22:00 local time
1 December
Group F: Canada vs Morocco
18:00 local time
4 December
Round of 16: 1D vs 2C
18:00 local time
10 December
Quarter-final: W55 vs W57
18:00 local time
Al Thumama Stadium Trivia
Its striking, round shape is reminiscent of the gahfiya, the customary woven cap worn by men and boys throughout the Arab world. The gahfiya, a crucial component of family life and of traditions, represents young people’s coming of age. It is an appropriate inspiration for this one-of-a-kind stadium because it is a period of burgeoning desire and self-confidence that signifies the beginning of steps towards the future and the realization of ambitions.
Many foreign aircraft fly over Al Thumama, thus fans’ first view of the venue can be from above. In contrast to its lush green surroundings, which are locations for recreation, its sparkling white exterior shines out. Beyond its source of inspiration and intended use, Al Thumama Stadium represents the maturation of the beautiful game.
