| ملعب جاسم بن حمد (Arabic) | |
Interior view of the stadium | |
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| Full name | Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Stadium (ملعب الشيخ جاسم بن حمد) |
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| Coordinates | 25°16′02″N51°29′03″E / 25.267358°N 51.484251°E /25.267358; 51.484251 |
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| Owner | Al-Sadd Sports Club |
| Capacity | 15,000[1] |
| Surface | Grass |
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| Opened | 1975 |
| Renovated | 2004, 2010 |
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Jassim bin Hamad Stadium (Arabic:ملعب جاسم بن حمد) is anassociation football stadium inAl Rayyan, Qatar, located in theFereej Al Soudan district,[2] about 5 kilometres (3 miles) west from the centre ofDoha. It is the home of theAl Sadd Sports Club's association football team, who play in the top-flightQatar Stars League, and is occasionally used by theQatar men's andwomen's national football teams as one of their home grounds. Named after the then-Qatari Minister of Youth and SportsJassim bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani, who had provided permission for Al Sadd's founding members to form the group in 1969, the stadium was opened in 1975, and has since been renovated twice; once for the17th Arabian Gulf Cup in 2004, and again in 2010. In addition to hosting all matches of the Arabian Gulf Cup in 2004, the stadium has hosted numerous international association football matches throughout its history, including matches of the2019 FIFA Club World Cup, the football tournaments at the2006 Asian Games and2011 Pan Arab Games, and two editions of the Italiansuper cup, theSupercoppa Italiana.[3][4]
Aside from the main field, the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium area also accommodates an administration office, a cafe, a mosque, workers' quarters, an athletics track, training fields, a swimming pool and a multi-sports hall.[5] The multi-sports hall has a capacity of 1,000 people, and is used for local tournaments in basketball, volleyball, handball and other sports and events.[6]
There are about 12,946 seats available in Jassim bin Hamad Stadium. Modern and traditional Qatari architectural elements coexist in the stadium's design. Paying respect to Qatar's nautical heritage, its unusual structure boasts a striking exterior inspired by the sails of ancient dhow boats.The retractable roof of the stadium enables climate control during games and activities. The stadium's amenities are made to give both players and spectators an elite experience.It has cutting-edge broadcast and media spaces, VIP lounges, and changing rooms. Viewers are treated to an intimate setting with great views from every angle, thanks to the seating arrangement.Functionality, beauty, and sustainability are all combined in Jassim bin Hamad Stadium's design, which follows the growing trends in stadium building architecture.The Al Sadd neighborhood of Doha serves as a famous landmark and offers visitors a contemporary and comfortable setting.[7]
The Arabian Gulf Cup final match was played on this stadium in December 2014 where Qatar defeated Oman on penalties and won the title. The final ceremony of the cup was held in Jassim bin Hamad stadium.[8]
The final of thefootball tournament of the Games was held there when Qatar defeated Iraq by one goal and won the title. Furthermore, waterpolo, sepak takraw and cue sports took place here during the tournament.[9]
As this isAl Sadd's home stadium they play their home league matches there and in the 2009–2010 season it was shared with the other Qatari sideAl Ahli. And wheneverAl Sadd scores a goal a sound of a wolf howling comes out of the stadium's speakers because the clubs nick or mascot is the wolf.
The Qatari football team plays its important matches there such as theWorld Cup qualifiers matches there.
All the matches of this cup are played on the same stadium because this cup is only made up of two semi-finals and a final match.
The semi-final matches are played on these stadiums while the quarter-final matches and round of sixteen matches are played in theGrand Hamad Stadium and the final match is played in theKhalifa Stadium.
The Stadium hosted the2014 Supercoppa Italiana in a match involvingJuventus (Serie A champions) andNapoli (Coppa Italia champions).[10] The Stadium hosted the2016 Supercoppa Italiana in a match involvingJuventus (Serie A champions) andMilan (Coppa Italia runner-up).[11]
The Jassim bin Hamad Stadium hosted three matches during the2019 FIFA Club World Cup.[12]
During the2022 FIFA World Cup, France used the stadium as their training base.[13]
In 2024, it hosted the first installment of theEquality Cup, a friendly tournament with international clubs.[14]
The stadium hosted the2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup.[citation needed]
| Date | Time (QST) | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
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| 11 December 2019 | 20:30 | 3–1 | First round | 7,047 | ||
| 14 December 2019 | 17:00 | 1–0 | Second round | 7,726 | ||
| 14 December 2019 | 20:30 | 3–2 | Second round | 4,878 |
On 5 April 2023, the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium was chosen one of eight (then nine) venues for the2023 AFC Asian Cup. It hosted seven matches.
| Date | Time | Team No. 1 | Result | Team No. 2 | Round | Attendance |
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| 13 January 2024 | 20:30 | 0–0 | Group B | 10,198 | ||
| 15 January 2024 | 14:30 | 3–1 | Group E | 8,388 | ||
| 18 January 2024 | 14:30 | 0–1 | Group B | 10,097 | ||
| 20 January 2024 | 17:30 | 1–0 | Group E | 10,386 | ||
| 22 January 2024 | 18:00 | 2–1 | Group A | 11,843 | ||
| 24 January 2024 | 14:30 | 3–2 | Group D | 8,932 | ||
| 28 January 2024 | 14:30 | 4–0 | Round of 16 | 7,863 |
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| Preceded by | Asian Games Football tournament Final Venue 2006 | Succeeded by |