Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium

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Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium
Al Ahli Stadium
Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium
Location Doha, Qatar
Capacity 12,000
SurfaceGrass
Tenants
Al Ahli SC
Al Sailiya SC

Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Doha, Qatar. It is the home ground of Al Ahli SC (Doha) and Al-Sailiya SC. The stadium holds 18,000 people. [1] In addition to QSL matches, the stadium also hosts regular track and field meets. [2]

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References

  1. "Al-Balagh is awarded". albalagh.com. Archived from the original on 20 November 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  2. "Al Ahli Stadium". qsl.qa. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
Preceded by AFC Asian Cup
Final Venue

1988
Succeeded by

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