Nakivubo Stadium

Hamz Stadium
Hamz Stadium is located in Kampala
Hamz Stadium
Hamz Stadium
Location within Kampala
Former namesNakivubo Stadium
AddressNakivubo War Memorial Grounds
Kampala
Uganda
LocationNakivubo War Memorial Grounds
Kampala,
Coordinates0°18′42″N 32°34′25″E / 0.311667°N 32.573611°E / 0.311667; 32.573611
OwnerGovernment of Uganda
OperatorHamis Kiggundu[1][2]
Capacity35,000[3]
Construction
Opened1 April 1926 (1926-04-01)
Renovated1954, 2013, 2017
Demolished28 February 2017[2] (Reopened 25 April 2024)[3]
Construction costUS$200,000,000
ArchitectChristopher Omara (Bwap Studios)
Structural engineerIvan Ssewankambo (ISB Construction Ltd)
Tenants
Simba FC
KCCA FC
Website
https://hamzstadium.com
President Museveni Commissioning the Stadium on April 25, 2024

Hamz Stadium, formerly referred to as Nakivubo Stadium at Nakivubo War Memorial Grounds, is a multi-purpose stadium in Kampala, Uganda.[4][5] Following extensive renovations led by businessman Hamis Kiggundu in partnership with the Ugandan government, the stadium has been upgraded to international standards. It is slated to host significant events like AFCON2027 and CHAN 2024.[6] which will mark a new chapter in Uganda's sporting and community landscape. It was previously used mostly for football matches and served as the home venue of SC Villa . In the 2024/2025 season, two Uganda premier league clubs URA FC and Express FC used Hamz stadium as their home ground.[7][8][9]The stadium had a capacity of about 21,000 people,[10] but upon partial completion of the renovations started in 2017, President Museveni commissioned the stadium on 25 April 2024.[11] It will have a total seating capacity of 35,000 people upon final completion.[12][13]

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  3. ^ a b Joseph Mutebi (25 April 2024). "President Museveni Commissions Nakivubo Stadium". New Vision. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  4. ^ Kabayo, Simon (2024-02-21). "First Lady impressed by Hamz Nakivubo stadium construction". Eagle Online. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  5. ^ Newsz, Charmar (2023-12-05). "Museveni to officially open Hamz Stadium Nakivubo". Charmar. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  6. ^ Mbabazi, Hannington (2024-03-08). "TOP STORY! CAF Impressed By Hamz Nakivubo Stadium Ahead of CHAN, AFCON 2027". Thecapital Times. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  7. ^ "URA FC Returns to Nakivubo Stadium for 2024/25 Season – THE TAX COLLECTORS". Retrieved 2024-10-08.
  8. ^ Kironde, Baron (2024-07-16). "URA Find New Home Ahead Of 2024/25 Season". Live from ground. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
  9. ^ Independent, The (2024-07-16). "Express FC to use Nakivubo for the upcoming 2024-2025 season". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
  10. ^ SMC (2013). "Nakivubo Stadium renovations almost complete". London: Stadia-magazine.com (SMC). Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  11. ^ PPU (2024-04-25). "President Museveni Commissions Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium". State House Uganda. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
  12. ^ M, Patrick (2020-12-01). "Nakivubo Stadium/Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium in Kampala, Uganda". Constructionreview. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
  13. ^ "Nakivubo Stadium construction phase one nears completion". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-05-08.