Ahmed Ben Ali Stadium for the Qatar World Cup

The Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium is located in the city of Ryyan, just 22 kilometers from the center of Doha. On 18 December 2020, the Ahmed Ben Ali Stadium hosted the final of the 2020 Emir Cup, which also marked the official inauguration of the stadium.

"The design of the stadium is a symbol of Qatari culture," said the manager of the Ahmed Ben Ali Stadium. The luminous appearance and shape of the stadium tells the story of Qatar and shows the many facets of Qatar, such as the importance of family, the beautiful desert, the local flora and fauna, as well as local and international trade." "Multiple sports facilities around the stadium will meet the needs of players and the local community. There is a running and cycling track, six football pitches, cricket and tennis courts and outdoor fitness facilities. There will also be a skate park and water sports center around the course."

It's easy to get around the Ahmed Ben Ali Stadium. During the Qatar World Cup, fans will be able to exit from the Al Riffa station on Doha's Green Line and walk to the stadium. Inside the stadium with red and black seats, in tribute to the Lai Yang fans, because red and black is the main color of the Lai Yang jersey.

The Ahmed Ben Ali Stadium has a capacity of up to 40,000 spectators for a single match during the Qatar World Cup. After the World Cup, 20,000 seats in the upper deck of the stadium will be donated to countries in need of sports infrastructure. In addition, the stadium will become a sports center after the World Cup and the home of Lai Yan club. Raiyan is one of the top teams in the Qatari Star League.

The concept of sustainability has been a central element in building the Ahmed Ben Ali Stadium. The stadium is a refurbished stadium, with 90 per cent of the original materials recycled during the rebuilding process. Leftover materials from the original ballpark were recycled and redesigned into a public art facility. The Ahmed Ben Ali Stadium is also equipped with state-of-the-art cooling technology to ensure that it can be used year-round without the effects of climate change.