Morocco will officially inaugurate the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat on the occasion of the Atlas Lions' sold-out clash against Niger this Friday.
The day before, the inauguration ceremony for the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex was presided over by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, marking the opening of a venue set to become one of the nerve centres of AFCON 2025 and the 2030 World Cup.
A stadium built to FIFA 2030 standards
While the event held symbolic and sporting significance – with a national team on the verge of another World Cup qualification – it above all represents the culmination of a major project to modernise Moroccan football.
How about that for a #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 opening game venue? 🤩
Ladies and gentlemen, Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. 🏟🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/945EVUFgBn
— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) September 5, 2025
Completely rebuilt over the past two years, the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat boasts a capacity of 68,700 seats, making it one of the largest on the continent. Designed to meet FIFA 2030 standards, it combines modernity, sustainability and connectivity.
Among its key features: a hybrid natural-synthetic pitch, a first in Africa, guaranteeing an optimal playing surface; 110 VIP boxes and five hospitality lounges, offering more than 5,000 premium seats; facilities adapted for people with reduced mobility; a vast media area, designed to accommodate print, radio and television journalists in the best conditions; and six car parks and five access roads facilitating entry to the site.
A stadium designed for supporters and major competitions
Beyond its architectural appeal, the stadium aims to be a welcoming and accessible venue. Interior services have been designed to streamline public reception, ensure comfort and safety, while fostering an atmosphere worthy of the enthusiasm of Moroccan supporters.
With its modern design and high-end infrastructure, the Moulay Abdellah complex embodies Morocco's ambition to equip itself with facilities comparable to the best international standards. While awaiting the grand Hassan II Stadium, scheduled for the 2030 World Cup, it will be one of the nine stadiums hosting AFCON in two months.
🇲🇦🏟 Good night from Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium ✨ pic.twitter.com/NLdKpF2q8f
— World Stadiums🏟 (@Worldstadium_EN) September 7, 2025
A key role for AFCON 2025 and the 2030 World Cup
The Rabat stadium now stands as one of the pillars of the organisation of AFCON 2025, before playing a major role in the 2030 World Cup, which Morocco will co-host with Spain and Portugal.
Already praised by national team players, the complex aims to become an iconic venue for African football.
This article was originally published on Afrik Foot.