World Cup Stadiums In Qatar: The Complete List of Football Stadiums Ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
Al Bayt Stadium by AS+P Albert Speer + Partner and Dar Al-Handasah
The 60,000-capacity stadium, inspired by traditional nomadic tents, will host the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2022TM as well as fixtures through the semi-finals. The stadium’s design honors Qatar’s past and present, highlighting the city’s culture, traditions, and history.
It is located in the northern city of Al Khor, a city famous for its pearl diving and fishing, which has drawn desert dwellers to the coast over the years. The upper tier of the modular design seating is portable, similar to Nomad’s tents, and will be removed after the championship and given to developing nations in need of sporting infrastructure.
The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and Aspire Zone Foundation revealed the stadium’s design in mid-2014, and it is scheduled to open in early 2020, coinciding with Qatar’s National Sports Day.
