Nakivubo Stadium

Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo War Memorial Grounds
Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo War Memorial Grounds
Location within Kampala
Former namesNakivubo Stadium
AddressNakivubo War Memorial Grounds
Kampala
Uganda
LocationNakivubo War Memorial Grounds
Kampala,
Coordinates0°18′42″N 32°34′25″E / 0.311667°N 32.573611°E / 0.311667; 32.573611
OwnerGovernment of Uganda
OperatorDr. Hamis Kiggundu
Capacity20,000
Construction
Opened1 April 1926 (1926-04-01)
Renovated1954, 2013, 2017
Reopened1 June 2024 (2024-06-01)
Demolished28 February 2017 (Commissioned 25 April 2024)
Construction costUS$200,000,000
ArchitectChristopher Omara (Bwap Studios)
Structural engineerIvan 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. Following extensive renovations led by businessman Haji Dr. Hamis Kiggundu in partnership with the Ugandan government, the stadium has been upgraded to international standards. The facility auditioned with significant events like CAF U17 and CHAN 2024 in december 2024 which marked a new chapter in Uganda's sporting and community landscape. 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 35,000 people.