Alexandria Stadium
Alexandria Stadium (Arabic: إستاد الأسكندرية) is a multi-purpose stadium in the Moharram Bey district of Alexandria, Egypt. It was built in 1929 by King Fouad I. After its remodeling and renovations in 2016–2017, Alexandria stadium now has a capacity of 13,660.
The stadium on a matchday | |
| Location | Alexandria, Egypt |
|---|---|
| Owner | Alexandria Governorate |
| Capacity | 13,660 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1929 |
| Renovated | 2016–2017 |
| Tenants | |
| Al Ittihad Smouha (selected matches) | |
The stadium hosts the Al-Ittihad football team and has been the scene of international tournaments, including the inaugural of the 1951 Mediterranean Games. It was a venue for the 1986 African Cup of Nations and the 2006 African Cup of Nations editions, and hosted the Group B matches during the 2019 African Cup of Nations.
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