Martyrs' stadium, Football stadium in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Stade des Martyrs is a large sports stadium in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with room for 80,000 spectators. The facility ranks among the largest of its kind on the African continent and features a playing field, stands, and auxiliary buildings for different events.

Construction began on 14 October 1988 under a 1987 Zaire-China accord and ended exactly five years later, on 14 October 1993; the stadium was inaugurated on 14 September 1994 with a match between Zaire and Malawi. Named Stade Kamanyola after a 1964 army victory, it was renamed Stade des Martyrs de la Pentecôte in 1997 for Évariste Kimba, Jérôme Anany, Emmanuel Bamba and Alexandre Mahamba, hanged on the site in 1966. FIFA suspended it in March 2008, prompting a renovation that year.

The venue is named after four martyrs and serves as home to the Congolese national team and local clubs. Spectators fill the stands regularly for football matches that shape the sporting life of the capital.

Football matches can draw large crowds, so arriving early helps navigate the entrances and find suitable seating. The stands offer different views, with central sections generally providing better sightlines to the playing field.

Pope Francis addressed 80,000 young Congolese here in February 2023, speaking about the challenges of tribalism and corruption. The visit marked a rare moment when the stadium hosted a religious gathering rather than a sporting event.