Al Muharraq Stadium
LocationArad, Bahrain
Coordinates26°15′28″N 50°37′40″E / 26.25778°N 50.62778°E / 26.25778; 50.62778
Capacity20,000
Tenants
Muharraq Club

Al Muharraq Stadium (Arabic: ملعب المحرق), also known as the Sheikh Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Stadium (Arabic: ملعب الشيخ علي بن محمد آل خليفة), is a multi-use stadium situated in Arad, Bahrain. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Muharraq Club.[1] The stadium holds 20,000 people.

The stadium underwent maintenance works for a month during September 2012 to catch up to modern standards.[2]

History

Al Muharraq Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Muharraq, Bahrain. It serves as the home ground of Muharraq Club, one of the most successful football clubs in Bahrain. It has a seating capacity of 20,000 and boasts good facilities, including floodlights, a video scoreboard, and a high-quality turf. Al Muharraq Stadium has hosted numerous high-profile football matches, including AFC Champions League matches and the Gulf Cup of Nations. It is also a popular venue for concerts and other cultural events. The stadium is a source of pride for the people of Muharraq and is widely regarded as one of the best sports facilities in the region.

References

  1. "Muharraq enter King Cup semis". Gulf Daily News. 16 February 2008. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
  2. "Al Haj: Muharraq Club Stadium is 50% ready after three weeks of maintenance". Bahrain News Agency. Archived from the original on 29 June 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2012.


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