Al Bayt Stadium is a 60,000-seat sporting venue located in the northern city of Al Khor, Qatar. During the Qatar World Cup 2022 it will be the second busiest venue hosting 9 matches up to semi-finals, including the opening match.
The design of
Al Bayt Stadium
Al Bayt Stadium is a 60,000-seat sporting venue located in the northern city of Al Khor, Qatar. During the Qatar World Cup 2022 it will be the second busiest venue hosting 9 matches up to semi-finals, including the opening match.
The design of the Al Bayt Stadium was inspired by bayt al sha’ar – traditional tents used by the nomadic people in the Gulf region. Its traditional tent exterior envelopes the ultra-modern football stadium minimising the amount of energy needed to keep the venue cool. The addition of a retractable roof and artificial cooling systems will ensure that the fans stay comfortable throughout the competition.
The sustainable design of the Al Bayt Stadium extends to the surrounding areas, where parks and greenery form an invaluable outdoor space for the visitors and locals to enjoy during and after the Qatar World Cup.
The traditional and cultural design references do not stop at the exterior of the Al Bayt Stadium. The inside of this magnificent venue is decorated in vibrant, traditional sadu patterns, which will ensure that the visitors get a taste of the regional arts and culture.
WORLD CUP
MATCH SCHEDULE
Group A
20/11/2022
Qatar
Ecuador
STARTS AT
17:00 GMT+0100Group F
23/11/2022
Morocco
Croatia
STARTS AT
11:00 GMT+0100Group B
25/11/2022
England
United States of America
STARTS AT
20:00 GMT+0100Group E
27/11/2022
Spain
Germany
STARTS AT
20:00 GMT+0100Group A
29/11/2022
Netherlands
Qatar
STARTS AT
16:00 GMT+0100Group E
01/12/2022
Costa Rica
Germany
STARTS AT
20:00 GMT+0100
04/12/2022
England
Senegal
STARTS AT
20:00 GMT+0100
04/12/2022
England
Senegal
STARTS AT
20:00 GMT+0100
10/12/2022
England
France
STARTS AT
20:00 GMT+0100
10/12/2022
England
France
STARTS AT
20:00 GMT+0100
14/12/2022
France
Morocco
STARTS AT
20:00 GMT+0100
14/12/2022
France
Morocco
STARTS AT
20:00 GMT+0100
How to get to
the Al Bayt Stadium
The Al Bayt Stadium is located around 4km away from central Al Khor, where most of the fans will be staying. The city of Al Khor is situated around 45km north of Doha, therefore fans flying into Doha will have to take an around 40-minute drive by car or close to two hours on public transport.
Al Bayt Stadium after
the Qatar World Cup
Once Qatar World Cup 2022 is finished, the capacity of the stadium will be cut down to 32,000 seats by removing the top tier of the structure, which will then be donated to creating sporting facilities in developing countries around the world. The premises of the Al Bayt Stadium will then be repurposed for a luxury hotel, shopping centre, food court, gym and multipurpose hall. Additional running, cycling and horse-riding tracks will further promote physical activity in Al Khor.
FAQs
30th November, 2021
The stadium is located in Al Khor, around 45km north of Doha.
The Al Bayt Stadium capacity is 60,000 people.
x6 group matches, including the Opening Match
x1 round of 16
x1 quarter-final
X1 semi-final