Former names | Nakivubo Stadium |
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Address | Nakivubo War Memorial Grounds Kampala Uganda |
Location | Nakivubo War Memorial Grounds Kampala, |
Coordinates | 0°18′42″N 32°34′25″E / 0.311667°N 32.573611°E |
Owner | Government of Uganda |
Operator | Hamis Kiggundu[1][2] |
Capacity | 35,000[3] |
Construction | |
Opened | 1 April 1926 |
Renovated | 1954, 2013, 2017 |
Demolished | 28 February 2017[2] (Reopened 25 April 2024)[3] |
Construction cost | US$200,000,000 |
Architect | Christopher Omara (Bwap Studios) |
Tenants | |
Simba FC KCCA FC | |
Website | |
https://hamzstadium.com |
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. The stadium had a capacity of about 21,000 people,[7] but upon partial completion of the renovations started in 2017, President Museveni commissioned the stadium on 25 April 2024.[8] It will have a total seating capacity of 35,000 people upon final completion.[9][10]
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