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The only waterfront venue with a spectacular view of the Doha skyline, Stadium 974 was constructed using standard certified shipping containers and modular steel elements, echoing the nearby port and the industrial history of the plot.

The result is a distinctive, boldly colourful and thoroughly modern arena. The concept of the stadium was designed by Fenwick Iribarren Architects.

The stadium’s clever modular design meant that fewer normal building materials were required than in traditional stadium development, which helped keep construction costs down.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Stadium Capacity*: 44,089

*Capacities for specific matches may vary slightly

World Cup matches

Stadium 974 will host seven matches during the FIFA World Cup, with six group games and one Round of 16 knockout match.

22 November Group C: Mexico v Poland (1900 local time)

24 November Group H: Portugal v Ghana (1900 local time)

26 November Group D: France v Denmark (1900 local time)

28 November Group G: Brazil v Switzerland (1900 local time)

30 November Group H: Poland v Argentina (2200 local time)

02 December Group G: Serbia v Switzerland (2200 local time)

05 December Round of 16: 1G v 2H (2200 local time)

Stadium 974 will host seven matches during the FIFA World Cup, with six group games and one Round of 16 knockout match.

How to get there

Fans are able to access the venue by using the Doha Metro. Ras Bu Abboud Station (Gold Line) is located 800m away from the stadium. It is also in close proximity to the Doha Corniche and can be reached through the newly-developed pedestrian walkways.

Opening match

The 40'000-tournament capacity stadium was unveiled during a digital launch in November 2021 and hosted its first match during the opening day of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™ when the United Arab Emirates played Syria on 30 November 2021.

The stadium takes its name from ‘bayt al sha’ar’ – which were tents historically used by nomadic peoples in Qatar and the Gulf region. 

The design honours Qatar’s past and present, while keeping one eye on the future of the community.

Covering an area larger than 30 football pitches, Al Bayt Park boasts vast green spaces with play areas and exercise stations, along with tracks for running, cycling, horse riding and camel riding.  

In addition, the precinct is home to multi-sport grounds which are also open for public use. In November 2021, the Quodorat Centre, a community space for the preservation of cultural heritage and inter-generational dialogue, opened its new headquarters within the precinct, in partnership with the SC and Aspire Zone. 

Led by Qatar's Ministry of Culture and Sport, a branch of the Nomas Centre will teach youth about the country's cultural heritage by organising a number of activities, including horse riding. 

FIFA World Cup 2022 Stadium Capacity*: 68,895

*Capacities for specific matches may vary slightly

World Cup matches

Al Bayt Stadium will host the opening match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, along with numerous other games, including one semi-final.

20 November  Group A: Qatar v Ecuador (1900 local time)

23 November  Group F: Morocco v Senegal (1300 local time)

25 November  Group B: England v USA (2200 local time)

27 November  Group E: Spain v Germany (2200 local time)

29 November  Group A: Netherlands v Qatar (1800 local time)

1 December  Group E: Costa Rica v Germany (2200 local time)

4 December  Round of 16: 1B v 2A (2200 local time)

10 December  Quarter-final: W51 v W52 (2200 local time)

14 December  Semi-final W59 v W60 (2200 local time)

Al Bayt Stadium will host nine matches during the FIFA World Cup, including the opening fixture, five other group meetings and three knockout matches.

Opening match

The stadium was inaugurated on 30 November 2021 during the opening day of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™. 

The stadium’s design represents the gahfiya – a traditional woven cap worn by men and boys across the Middle East. 

The gahfiya forms a fundamental layer of the traditional clothing of the region. It is also a symbol of dignity and independence.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Stadium Capacity*: 44,400

*Capacities for specific matches may vary slightly

World Cup matches

The stadium is set to host six group-stage matches along with a Round-of-16 match and one quarter-final.

21 November  Group A: Senegal v Netherlands (1900 local time)

23 November  Group E: Spain v Costa Rica (1900 local time)

25 November  Group A: Qatar v Senegal (1600 local time)

27 November  Group F: Belgium v Morocco (1600 local time)

29 November  Group B: Iran v USA (2200 local time)

1 December  Group F: Canada v Morocco (1800 local time)

4 December  Round of 16: 1D v 2C (1800 local time)

10 December  Quarter-final: W55 v W57 (1800 local time)

Opening match

Al Thumama Stadium was inaugurated on 22 October 2021 when it hosted the Amir Cup final between Al Sadd and Al Rayyan.

How to get there

Fans will be able to reach the venue using the Doha Metro and shuttle buses from the nearest station.

The Lusail Stadium is set to be a historic venue for a plethora of reasons.

The stadium's design is inspired by the interplay of light and shadow that characterises the 'fanar' lantern. 

Lusail's shape and facade echo the intricate decorative motifs on bowls and other vessels characteristic of the golden age of art and craftsmanship in the Arab and Islamic world.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Stadium Capacity*: 88,966

*Capacities for specific matches may vary slightly

World Cup matches

Qatar’s biggest tournament venue (80,000 tournament capacity) will host the final, along with matches during every stage of Qatar 2022.

22 November Group C: Argentina v Saudi Arabia (1300 local time)

24 November Group G: Brazil v Serbia (2200 local time)

26 November Group C: Argentina v Mexico (2200 local time)

28 November Group H: Portugal v Uruguay (2200 local time)

30 November Group C: Saudi Arabia v Mexico (2200 local time)

2 December Group G: Cameroon v Brazil (2200 local time)

5 December Round of 16: 1H v 2G (12200 local time)

9 December Quarter-final: W49 v W50 (2200 local time)

13 December Semi-final: W57 v W58 (2200 local time)

18 December Final (1800 local time)

Lusail National Stadium will host ten matches during the FIFA World Cup, with six group games along with matches during every knockout stage of Qatar 2022, including the final.

How to get there

The stadium will be served by the Doha Metro Red Line. Drivers will be able to access the stadium by using the Al Khor Expressway. There will be a number of park and ride facilities in close proximity to the stadium. Post-2022, people will be able to reach the facility by using the Lusail Light Rail Tram.

The design is inspired by the sails of traditional dhow boats, in tribute to Al Wakrah’s seafaring past. 

An innovative cooling system and retractable roof mean the stadium will be used all year round. 

The stadium was designed by AECOM and Zaha Hadid Architects.

Al Janoub Park, within the precinct, opened in February 2020. It features cycling and running tracks, children's play areas and other green spaces. Eventually, there will be a marketplace and community facilities, including a mosque and school.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Stadium Capacity*: 44,325

*Capacities for specific matches may vary slightly

World Cup matches

The stadium is set to host six group-stage matches along with one Round-of-16 match.

22 November  Group D: France v Australia (2200 local time)

24 November  Group G: Switzerland v Cameroon (1300 local time)

26 November  Group D: Tunisia v Australia (1300 local time)

28 November  Group G: Cameroon v Serbia (1300 local time)

30 November  Group D: Australia v Denmark (1800 local time)

1 December  Group H: Ghana v Uruguay (1800 local time)

5 December Round of 16: 1E v 2F (1800 local time) 

Opening match

The stadium was inaugurated on 16 May 2019 when it hosted the 2019 Amir Cup final. 

How to get there

Al Janoub Stadium is served by a network of new expressways and roads which provide easy access to residents and visitors to both Al Wakrah and Doha. 

The stadium will be served by Al Wakrah station on the Red Line of the Doha Metro. The station is located 4.5km from the stadium and will be served by shuttle bus services on match days.  

The precinct has dedicated bus stops, interconnected cycling paths and safe pedestrian routes.

The facade of the stadium features triangles that form complex, diamond-like geometrical patterns which appear to change colour with the sun’s movement across the sky.  

Like diamonds, the stadium’s design represents quality, durability and resilience – and will become something to be treasured, both for the memories it holds and its future value to the country.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Stadium Capacity*: 44,667

*Capacities for specific matches may vary slightly

World Cup matches

The stadium is set to host six group-stage matches along with a Round-of-16 game and one quarter-final.

22 November  Group D: Denmark v Tunisia (1600 local time)

24 November  Group H: Uruguay v Korea Republic (1600 local time)

26 November  Group C: Poland v Saudi Arabia (1600 local time)

28 November  Group H: Korea Republic v Ghana (1600 local time)

30 November  Group D: Tunisia v France (1800 local time)

2 December  Group H: Korea Republic v Portugal (1800 local time)

6 December  Round of 16: 1F v 2E (1800 local time)

9 December  Quarter-final: W53 v W54 (1800 local time)

Education City Stadium will host eight matches during the FIFA World Cup with six group games and two knockout matches.

Opening match

The stadium was inaugurated in June 2020 during a virtual event that paid tribute to frontline healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic. 

The precinct already features Education City Golf Club, which hosted the Qatar Masters - a European Tour event - for the first time in 2020. During legacy mode, the precinct will feature a retail area, conference centre, health and wellness facility, and two schools.

How to get there

Fans will be able to reach the venue using the Doha Metro Green Line. Education City Station is located just 500 metres from the stadium. 

The stadium’s most striking feature is a glowing facade, comprised of patterns that characterise different aspects of the country: the importance of family, the beauty of the desert, the native lora and fauna, and local and international trade. 

A fifth shape, a shield, brings together all the others, representing the strength and unity that is particularly relevant to the city of Al Rayyan.

The precinct will feature an array of sporting facilities, including cricket pitches, football pitches, a children's playground, outdoor gym facilities, an aquatics centre, tennis courts, a skate park and athletics track.  

In addition, there will be landscaped parks, cafes and walkways, in addition to the Mall of Qatar, which opened in 2016 and is adjacent to the stadium. 

FIFA World Cup 2022 Stadium Capacity*: 45,032

*Capacities for specific matches may vary slightly

World Cup matches

The stadium is set to host six matches in the group stage and one in the Round of 16.

21 November  Group B: USA v Wales (2200 local time)

23 November  Group F: Belgium v Canada (2200 local time)

25 November  Group B: Wales v Iran (1300 local time)

27 November  Group B: Japan v Costa Rica (1300 local time)

29 November  Group B: Wales v England (2200 local time)

1 December  Group F: Croatia v Belgium (1800 local time)

3 December  Round of 16: 1C v 2D (1800 local time)

Ahmad bin Ali Stadium will host seven matches during the FIFA World Cup, with six group games and one Round of 16 knockout match of Qatar 2022.

Opening match

The stadium was inaugurated on 18 December 2020 when it hosted the Amir Cup final.

How to get there

Fans will be able to reach the venue using the Doha Metro. Al Riffa station, on the Green Line, is within walking distance of the stadium.

The stadium’s dual arches remained intact following the redevelopment and have now been complemented by a wide canopy below which supports the stadium’s integration of the new cooling system. 

The new tier added 10,450 seats to the capacity, while the stadium now features a new facade. The new LED lighting system adds a new dimension to the fan experience.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Stadium Capacity*: 45,857

*Capacities for specific matches may vary slightly

World Cup matches

The stadium is set to host six group-stage matches, one Round-of-16 game and the play-off for third place at Qatar 2022.

21 November Group B: England v Iran (1600 local time)

23 November Group E: Germany v Japan (1600 local time)

25 November Group A: Netherlands v Ecuador (1900 local time)

27 November Group F: Croatia v Canada (1900 local time) 29 November Group A: Ecuador v Senegal (1800 local time)

1 December Group E: Japan v Spain (2200 local time)

3 December Round of 16: 1A v 2B (1800 local time)

17 December 3rd Place (1800 local time)

Opening match

Built in 1976, Khalifa International Stadium has hosted the Asian Games, Arabian Gulf Cup and AFC Asian Cup. In 2019, it hosted the IAAF World Athletics Championships, along with matches during the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019™. 

The stadium underwent an extensive redevelopment in order to prepare it for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.

How to get there

The stadium is served by Sport City Station on the Doha Metro Gold Line. 

The stadium lies in the heart of Aspire Zone – Qatar’s centre of sporting excellence which was the foundation of the 2006 Asian Games. The precinct is designed to drive participation in sport. 

Aspetar sports medicine hospital, Aspire Dome (the world’s largest indoor multipurpose sports hall), Hamad Aquatics Centre and Aspire Park are all part of Aspire Zone. In addition, the stadium is just a stone’s throw from The Torch Doha Hotel and Villagio Mall.