Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium
Multi-purpose stadium in Ardiya, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium (Arabic: ملعب جابر الأحمد الدولي) is a multi-purpose stadium in the Ardiya area of Kuwait City, Kuwait. Completed in 2009, it is used mostly for football matches and athletics. The stadium has a capacity of 60,000 spectators. It was expected to open in the second quarter of 2010, but the building failed structural-integrity testing. It was finally opened on 18 December 2015. Jaber Al-Ahmad stadium is the main home of the Kuwait national football team.[1] The stadium was named after late Amir of Kuwait, Shaikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Kuwait celebrated their winning of the 20th Arabian Gulf Cup at the stadium.
Shiekh Jaber Stadium Kuwait International Stadium | |
Aerial view of the stadium in January 2019 | |
 Interactive map of Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium | |
| Location | Kuwait City, Kuwait |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 29°16′17.14″N 47°55′07″E |
| Owner | Kuwait Football Association |
| Operator | Kuwait national football team |
| Capacity | 60,000 |
| Surface | GrassMaster |
| Construction | |
| Groundbreaking | 2 June 2006 |
| Built | 2006–2010 |
| Opened | 10 September 2010 |
| Renovated | 2015 |
| Reopened | 18 December 2015 |
| Cost | 120 million Kuwaiti dinar (US$394.6 million) |
| Tenant | |
| Kuwait national team (2010–2011; 2015–present) | |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
History
First match
The first match held at the stadium was an international friendly between Kuwait national team and Bahrain national team.
AFC Cup final and renovations
Following the 2010 AFC Cup final, problems started to occur to the stadium which led to closing in 2011. Renovations started in 2014 and ended in 2015.
Re-opening
The re-opening was announced on 28 November 2015 for the Kuwait Champions Challenge, where late Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah came to the opening. The match was between Kuwait XI and World Stars XI. The Kuwait XI won with a 4–2 score.[2]
Kuwait FA at the time was banned by FIFA due to the Kuwaiti Government's interference in sports. With that, FIFA prevented Steven Gerrard, Andrea Pirlo, and Xavi from playing in the match.[3]
Appearances & wins
- As of 1 January 2025
| Country | Appearances | Wins | Draws | Loses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kuwait | 21 | 4 | 7 | 10 |
 Oman | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
 United Arab Emirates | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
 Saudi Arabia | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
 Cameroon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Bahrain | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
 Qatar | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
 Egypt | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Indonesia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
 Iraq | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
 Jordan |
5 |
3 | 2 | 0 |
 Australia |
1 |
2 | 0 | 0 |
 Palestine |
2 |
1 | 0 | 1 |
 Nepal |
3 |
0 | 0 | 3 |
 South Korea |
1 |
1 | 0 | 0 |
 Chinese Taipei |
1 |
0 | 0 | 1 |
 Vietnam | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 India |
1 |
1 | 0 | 0 |
 Bangladesh |
1 |
0 | 0 | 1 |