Alassane Ouattara Stadium Capacity & Location Details AFCON 2024
Alassane Ouattara Stadium Capacity: 60,0000
Location Details: Ebimpe, Abidjan City, View On Map
Located in one of the country’s economic hubs in the city of A Abidjan, the Alassane Ouattara Stadium played host to the opening ceremony for AFCON 2024 and the closing ceremonies of the tournament.
The 60,000-seater capacity arena headlines one of many infrastructure legacies of the tournament for the host nation and will bring several economic opportunities after the final whistle is sounded.
The erecting of the world-class venue began in 2016 with the breaking of ground for the multi-purpose venue.
It was then officially inaugurated on 3 October 2020 in a ceremony attended by senior government ministers and officials before an exhibition match between two of the nation’s biggest clubs, Asec Mimosas and Africa Sports Abidjan.
In addition to its large hosting capacity, the stadium is a multi-purpose venue that boasts several world-class amenities such as an athletics track, conference facilities, gyms, auditorium and VIP facilities.