Al-Shaab Stadium, Multi-purpose sports venue in Baghdad, Iraq.
Al-Shaab Stadium contains an athletics track surrounding a natural grass field, with stands accommodating 35,000 spectators under open skies.
The stadium construction received funding from the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in 1959 and opened its doors on November 6, 1966.
The name Al-Shaab, meaning 'The People' in Arabic, reflects the stadium's role as Iraq's primary sports gathering place for national competitions.
The venue offers natural grass playing surface measuring 105 by 68 meters, meeting international standards for football matches and athletics events.
During the 2003 Iraq conflict, United States military forces transformed the stadium into an operational airstrip for two years.
Location: Baghdad
Official opening: November 6, 1966
Capacity: 35000
GPS coordinates: 33.32491,44.43544
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:06
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