New Laos National Stadium, Multi-purpose stadium in Vientiane, Laos
New Laos National Stadium is a multipurpose sports facility in Vientiane with a grass pitch and seating for about 25,000 spectators. The complex accommodates football matches, track and field, and other sporting events with standard amenities for athletes and fans.
Built in 2009, the stadium replaced the old Laos National Stadium. That year it hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2009 SEA Games, as well as the football and athletics events. It later hosted matches of the 2018, 2022 and 2024 AFF Championships and North Korea's 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The stadium's name is tied to its site on Route 16 (KM16), and its stands filled for the 2009 SEA Games ceremonies and athletics. It later hosted matches of the 2018, 2022 and 2024 AFF Championships, drawing visiting supporters alongside Lao fans.
The stadium is located outside central Vientiane and is accessible by public transportation or taxi. Visitors should arrive early to secure good seating and allow time to navigate the grounds.
North Korea played its 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification home matches at this stadium in Vientiane, roughly 17 km from the city centre. The venue also hosted the opening and closing ceremonies and athletics events of the 12th Laos National Games.
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