Al Ittihad Alexandria Club · Alexandria, Egypt
Alexandria Stadium is a soccer venue located in Alexandria, Egypt, with a seating capacity of 13,660. It is home to Al Ittihad Alexandria Club, who compete in Egyptian Premier League. Alexandria Stadium is one of 12 venues in Egypt tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 11th among Egyptian Premier League stadiums by capacity.
Tucked away in the historic Moharram Bey district of Alexandria, this remarkable stadium holds the distinction of being the oldest sports venue on the entire African continent. When King Fouad I officially opened its gates in 1929, he probably couldn't have imagined that nearly a century later, visitors would still be making pilgrimages to this hallowed ground. The stadium stands as a living monument to Egypt's sporting heritage, its weathered walls having witnessed countless moments of athletic triumph and heartbreak through the decades.
For travelers with an appreciation for history and sports culture, a visit here offers something you won't find in the guidebooks about pyramids and pharaohs. The atmosphere carries the weight of generations of passionate fans who have filled these stands, and walking through the venue gives you a tangible connection to the golden age of Egyptian football. Whether you're catching a local match or simply exploring the neighborhood, the stadium serves as an anchor point in Moharram Bey, a district that blends Alexandria's Mediterranean charm with authentic urban Egyptian life. The multi-purpose nature of the venue means you might stumble upon anything from football matches to cultural events, making each visit potentially unique.
