Al Bayt Stadium

Al Bayt Stadium (Arabic: استاد البيت‎) is a football stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, intended to be used for matches in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.[1] The stadium's construction contract was awarded to Salini and Cimolai in 2015.[2] In January 2020, the stadium received sustainability certificates of green design, construction management and energy efficiency.[3]

Al Bayt Stadium
View of Al Bayt Stadium from the highway
LocationAl Khor, Qatar
Coordinates25°39′08″N 51°29′15″E
Capacity60,000
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Broke ground2014
Opened11 February 2020
Main contractorsSalini Impregilo, Cimolai, Galfar, Hightex
Tenants
Qatar national football team

Plans

The opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup will take place at Al Bayt Stadium. FIFA and the Organizing Committee of the Qatar Supreme Committee have confirmed the start date as November 21 with an audience of 60,000.[4] The architectural design takes its inspiration from the traditional tents of the nomadic peoples of Qatar and the region.[5] It will take on an asymmetrical seashell motif, providing covered seating for all spectators. Connected to a number of transportation systems, the onsite parking will be able to hold 6,000 cars, 350 buses and the coming and going of 150 public buses/shuttles, as well as 1,000 taxis and water taxis. The stadium will host around 60,000 World Cup fans,[6] including 1,000 seats for press. The stadium is certified for its sustainability credentials under the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) for a number of certifications representing sustainable design & build, construction management practices and the efficiency of its energy center. The stadium also received a five-star GSAS rating.[5]

The stadium will also include luxurious hotel suites and rooms with balcony views of the football field.[6]

To mark the National Sports Day, stadium's adjacent park's official opening was announced to be held on Qatar's sports day itself, 11 February 2020.[7]

References
  1. Neha Bhatia (13 August 2015). "Revealed: The firms behind the construction Qatar's World Cup stadiums". Arabian Business. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
  2. "Salini Cimolai JV - News". Archived from the original on 18 February 2017. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  3. "Education City Stadium awarded prestigious sustainability certificates". FIFA. 16 January 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  4. "Qatar World Cup to start at Al Bayt Stadium as schedule announced". thejakartapost.com. 16 July 2020. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  5. "Al Bayt Stadium achieves outstanding sustainability rating". thepeninsulaqatar.com. 27 July 2020. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  6. "World Cup 2022: A room with a view at Qatar's Al Bayt Stadium". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
  7. "Al Bayt Stadium Park to open to public on 11 February". ILoveQatar. Retrieved 3 February 2020.


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