Borg El Arab Stadium, Football stadium in Second Amreya district, Alexandria, Egypt
The facility features a capacity of 86,000 seats arranged across four tiers with modern lighting systems and a large cantilevered roof covering half of the spectator areas.
Construction began in 2005 as part of Egypt's bid to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup, with the Egyptian Armed Forces overseeing the project that was completed in 2007.
The stadium serves as the home ground for the Egyptian national football team and has hosted major tournaments including the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup opening match.
Located 25 kilometers west of Alexandria city center along the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, the venue is accessible via Borg El Arab Airport situated 10 kilometers away.
The complex includes two full-size training pitches, a 200-bed hotel, restaurants, a conference hall, parking for 5,000 cars, and a helicopter landing pad for four aircraft.
Location: Alexandria
Location: Second Amreya district
Inception: 2007
Architects: Egyptian Armed Forces
Official opening: 2007
Capacity: 86000
Address: XPXJ+F3P, Cairo - Borg El-Arab Desert Rd, Ekeingy Maryout (Sharq WA Gharb), Amreya 1, Alexandria Governorate 5247007, Egypt
Phone: +20974284646
Website: http://stadiumdb.com/stadiums/egy/borg_el_arab_stadium
GPS coordinates: 30.99940,29.72930
Latest update: November 24, 2025 13:55
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