Al-Shaab Stadium
ملعب الشعب الدولي
Al Shaab Stadium IRAQ.jpg
Full nameAl-Shaab International Stadium
LocationBaghdad, Iraq
Coordinates33°19′29.53″N 44°26′7.09″E / 33.3248694°N 44.4353028°E / 33.3248694; 44.4353028Coordinates: 33°19′29.53″N 44°26′7.09″E / 33.3248694°N 44.4353028°E / 33.3248694; 44.4353028
OwnerGovernment of Iraq
Capacity34,200 (original standing capacity was 50,000 prior to being made all-seated in 2010)
SurfaceGrass and track
Construction
Broke groundApril 21, 1960; 61 years ago (1960-04-21)
Built1960–1966 (6 years)
OpenedNovember 6, 1966; 55 years ago (1966-11-06)
Renovated2005, 2010, 2015
Closed2003–2005, 2009–2010
Construction costIQD 1,200,000 (1966)
ArchitectFrancisco Keil do Amaral & Carlos Manuel Ramos
Project managerCalouste Gulbenkian Foundation
Main contractorsTahsin Nu'man Rif'at
Tenants
Al Shorta SC (2014–present)
Al-Zawra'a SC (2012–present)
Iraq national football team (1966–2013)
1985 Arab Club Champions Cup
1982 Arab Club Champions Cup Final
5th Arabian Gulf Cup