Kuwait University Stadium

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Full nameKuwait University Stadium
Former namesShuwaikh High School Stadium
LocationShuwaikh Educational, Capital
Capacity 16,000
SurfaceGrass
Opened1953

Kuwait University Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Shuwaikh Educational, Capital, Kuwait City. It is currently used mostly for football matches for several local clubs. The stadium holds 16,000 people. [1]

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History

The stadium was opened on 1953 under the name of Shuwaikh High School Stadium. It's holds on past many importants events such as 1964 Arab Nations Cup.

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References

  1. "Stadiums in Kuwait". Archived from the original on 2017-12-26.