Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium

The Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium is one of the most modern stadiums in the world, and it can be found in Rabat, the capital city of Morcco.

The stadium was opened in September 2025 after two years of construction work, just in time for the 2025/26 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, which is being held in Morocco.

The stadium was built with AFCON in mind, but also the upcoming 2030 FIFA World Cup, which is set to be co-hosted by Morocco, Portugal and Spain.

On one hand, the stadium isn’t ideal for supporters as it is located 7km away from the centre of Rabat, and the transport links aren’t always the easiest in the capital. On the other hand, once you are there, you won’t be short of things to do to keep you entertained pre- and post-match.

It’s located within a large sports complex that also has an Olympic swimming pool, an athletics track and an indoor sports arena.

One of the most striking design features of the stadium is the roof. From the outside, it is reminiscent of the Allianz Arena in Munich, while inside, it protects supporters from the elements.

The Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium will play host to nine matches during AFCON 2025/26. They are as follows:

• 21 December: Morocco vs Comoros
• 23 December: Tunisia vs Uganda
• 26 December: Morocco vs Mali
• 27 December: Benin vs Botswana
• 29 December: Zambia vs Morocco
• 4 January: Round of 16 match (Winner Group A vs 3rd Group C/D/E)
• 9 January: Quarter-final match
• 14 January: Semi-final match
• 18 January: Final

During the stadium’s inauguration in September 2025, which saw Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan officially open the stadium, several famous faces from the world of football attended, including Zinedine Zidane.

The stadium has been built in such a way that there isn’t a bad seat in the house. To be fair, if there were restricted-view seats in a stadium built in 2025, then serious questions would need to be asked.

The architects behind the stadium, Populus, were tasked with creating a stadium that would make the most of the passionate Moroccan support. As a result, acoustics were a priority, and the stands have been built as close to the pitch as possible.

For the best view of the action on the pitch, look to get tickets in either of the two stands that run along the sides of the pitch. Try and get as close to the halfway line as possible in either the front of the top tier or the top of the bottom tier.

The Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium may be located around 7km away from the centre of Rabat, but that is still the best and safest place to go for a drink before a match at the stadium. Some of the best bars in Rabat include:

• Baz’Art – 3 Rue Al Marj, Rabat, Morocco
• Le Chill – 2532+CHR, Rue Tansift, Rabat, Morocco
• Rockers – 78 Rue Oued Ziz, Rabat, Morocco

There are several kiosks dotted around the stadium and the wider sports complex that fans can visit to buy food and drink before, during and after matches. Alcohol isn’t always available at these kiosks, so check beforehand if you fancy an alcoholic beverage before kick-off.

The kiosks at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium should only be treated as a last resort in terms of food, as more often than not, you are only able to buy snacks and light bites from them. Luckily, there are several nearby restaurants, including:

• Little Mamma Agdal – 55 Av. Fal Ould Oumeir, Rabat, Morocco
• Restaurants Marea – 9 rue AL Mariniyine, Rabat 10020, Morocco
• Tangerino – KM 3, 5 Av. Mohammed VI, Rabat 10190, Morocco

There are several official car parks located outside the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, which makes driving an attractive option for many fans, particularly those who can ride share.

For those taking public transport, there are a couple of options, but neither one is as fast as driving or jumping in a taxi. One option is to get on bus number from the city centre, while another option is to board the local Rabat tramway to Agdal.

The Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium has a capacity of 68,700. The stadium has been built in such a way that this could potentially be expanded in the coming years. If things go well over the next couple of years, this could be on the cards ahead of the 2030 World Cup.

This is larger than the 50,000-capacity Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex, which was located here before the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium was built.

Fans are currently unable to embark on stadium tours at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, but this could change in the future.

If you are staying in Rabat for a few days, then there are plenty of places worth visiting, not least the other arenas within the sports complex. Some of the best places to go in Rabat include:

• Kasbah des Oudaias
• Mausoleum of Mohammad
• Hassan Tower
• Andalusian Gardens
• Rabat Old Town
• Royal Palace of Rabat

Although the current version of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium was only opened in September 2025, the previous version stood in the same spot from 1980 until 2023.

While that stadium was also used to host international tournaments and the home matches of the Moroccan national team, it wasn’t the best designed, and it had fallen behind on the world stage.

As a result, the decision was made in the early 2020s to completely demolish it and build the new stadium from scratch. Incredibly, the construction workers managed this feat in just two years, making it one of the fastest-built stadiums in history.