Doha Sports Stadium
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Doha Sports Stadium (Arabic: استاد الدوحة الرياضي) is the first football stadium in the Arabian Gulf region with a grass pitch, established in 1962. It is located in Doha near the Doha Corniche. It officially opened in 1962, though there were non-professional matches being played in it since the 1950s.[1]
 Interactive map of Doha Stadium استاد الدوحة الرياضي | |
| Location | Doha, Qatar |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 25°17′03″N 51°32′26″E |
| Capacity | 2,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1962 |
The most notable match in this stadium was a friendly match in 1973 between Pelé's Santos FC and the Qatari team Al Ahli.[2] Minor football matches are still held at the stadium, such as youth games and amateur competitions, among which are the Asian Communities Football Tournament and the Qatar Amateur League (QAL).[3]