The Al Thumama Stadium is one of the newly-built Qatar World Cup 2022 venues. The stadium housing 40,000 seats was officially opened on the 22nd of October 2021 with the 49th Amir Cup Final. During the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the Al Thumama Stadium is set to host six group matches, one Round of 16 and a Quarter-final.
The design of
the Al Thumama Stadium
Similarly to the other venues built for the Qatar World Cup, the Al Thumama Stadium was designed to celebrate Arab culture and traditions. It’s bold, circular exterior design mimics that of the gahfiya – a traditional woven cap worn by men and boys across the Middle East, symbolising their dignity and independence.
Designed by the Ibrahim Jaihad Architects in line with the Qatar World Cup 2022 sustainability promise, the stadium is surrounded by 50,000m2 of greenery featuring native vegetation and almost 400 trees covering most of the landscape. In addition, the Al Thumama Stadium is set to save around 40% more fresh water when compared to a conventional stadium.
WORLD CUP
MATCH SCHEDULE
Group A
21/11/2022
Senegal
Netherlands
STARTS AT
17:00 GMT+0100Group A
25/11/2022
Qatar
Senegal
STARTS AT
14:00 GMT+0100Group F
27/11/2022
Belgium
Morocco
STARTS AT
14:00 GMT+0100Group B
29/11/2022
Iran
United States of America
STARTS AT
20:00 GMT+0100Group F
01/12/2022
Canada
Morocco
STARTS AT
16:00 GMT+0100Group E
23/11/2022
Spain
Costa Rica
STARTS AT
17:00 GMT+0100
04/12/2022
France
Poland
STARTS AT
16:00 GMT+0100
04/12/2022
France
Poland
STARTS AT
16:00 GMT+0100
10/12/2022
Morocco
Portugal
STARTS AT
16:00 GMT+0100
10/12/2022
Morocco
Portugal
STARTS AT
16:00 GMT+0100
How to get to
the Al Thumama Stadium
The Al Thumama Stadium is located in the south of Doha, approximately 7 kilometres away from the Souq Waqif area. There are no metro stops near the stadium, however there will be local bus and taxi services available, as well as special shuttle services for the competition events.
Due to its close proximity to the Hamad International Airport, many fans will be able to enjoy panoramic views of the Al Thumama Stadium as they land in Qatar
Al Thumama Stadium after
the Qatar World Cup
After the Qatar World Cup 2022 is over, the stadium’s capacity will be halved and the remaining seating and structures will be donated to building sporting venues in developing countries around the globe. The stadium will continue to host football and other sporting events, while the upper stands of the stadium will be turned into a luxury hotel.
FAQs
October 22nd 2021
The stadium is located in Al-Thumama district of Doha.
The Al Thumama Stadium capacity is 40,000 people.
x6 group matches
x1 Round of 16
X1 Quarter-Final