This is a list of sports stadiums in Zambia , ranked in descending order of capacity. Stadiums in Zambia with a capacity of 10,000 or more are included, even though the list is incomplete. [1] [2]
Image | Stadium | Location | Current capacity with expansion limit | Sport | Occupant | Notes |
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National Heroes Stadium | Lusaka | 60,000 [2] [1] | Football | National football team | De facto home of the Zambia national football team and used for club football cup and play-off finals. Also used for the Rugby league Challenge Cup Final and among other matches being held annually. | |
Independence Stadium (Zambia) | Lusaka | 30, 000 | Football | National football team | Used for club football cup and play-off finals. | |
Levy Mwanawasa Stadium | Ndola | 49,800 | Football | National football team | Used for club football cup and play-off finals. | |
Godfrey 'Ucar' Chitalu 107 Stadium | Kitwe | 10,000 | Cricket, Rugby league and Speedway, Football | National football team | Used for club football cup and play-off finals. |
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