Juba Stadium
Juba Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Juba, South Sudan. It is the home ground of the South Sudan national football team and, as the only stadium in Juba for many years until recently, several local clubs as well, including Atlabara FC, Al-Malakia FC, and Al-Salam FC.
| Full name | Juba Football Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | Juba, South Sudan |
| Capacity | 10,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Opened | 1962 |
| Tenants | |
| South Sudan national football team Atlabara FC Al-Malakia FC Al-Salam FC | |
Juba Stadium opened with a capacity of 7,000 in 1962.
It hosted matches for the 2009 CECAFA U-17 Championship.
Juba Stadium has been undergoing renovations and expansion, with completion due by end of 2022, and capacity to be increased to 19,000.
In May 2013 the Central Equatoria government announced plans to build a second stadium in Juba, with a capacity of 35,000. In 2021 the South Sudanese Government approved US $25m towards its construction, while the Chinese Government contributed 85% of the cost.