Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo War Memorial Grounds
Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo War Memorial Grounds Location within Kampala | |
| Former names | Nakivubo Stadium |
|---|---|
| Address | Nakivubo War Memorial Grounds Kampala Uganda |
| Location | Nakivubo War Memorial Grounds Kampala, |
| Coordinates | 0°18′42″N 32°34′25″E / 0.311667°N 32.573611°E |
| Owner | Government of Uganda |
| Operator | Dr. Hamis Kiggundu |
| Capacity | 35,000 |
| Executive suites | 40 |
| Surface | AstroTurf |
| Field size | 115 yd × 74 yd (105 m × 68 m) |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1 April 1926 |
| Renovated | 1954, 2013, 2017 |
| Reopened | 1 June 2024 |
| Demolished | 28 February 2017 (Commissioned 25 April 2024) |
| Construction cost | US$200,000,000 |
| Architect | Christopher Omara (Bwap Studios) |
| Structural engineer | Ivan Ssewankambo (ISB Construction Ltd) |
| Tenants | |
| Express FC (2024–present) URA FC (2024–present) | |
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Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo War Memorial Grounds, formerly referred to as Nakivubo Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kampala, Uganda. The Hamz Stadium is used mostly for association football and also sometimes for basketball.
Following extensive renovations led by businessman Haji Dr. Hamis Kiggundu in partnership with the Ugandan government, the stadium was upgraded to meet Confederation of African Football (CAF) requirements. The facility auditioned with significant events like CAF U17 and CHAN 2024 in december 2024 which were among the first major international fixtures hosted at the renovated stadium. It is slated to host the AFCON2027.As of December 2024; Two Uganda premier league clubs URA FC and Express FC use Hamz stadium as their home ground. The stadium was commissioned by President Museveni on 25 April 2024. It has a total seating capacity of 35000 people.