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Al Muharraq Stadium

Coordinates: 26°15′28″N 50°37′40″E / 26.25778°N 50.62778°E / 26.25778; 50.62778
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Al Muharraq Stadium
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LocationArad, Bahrain
Coordinates26°15′28″N 50°37′40″E / 26.25778°N 50.62778°E / 26.25778; 50.62778
Capacity20,000
Tenants
Muharraq Club

Al Muharraq Stadium (Arabic: ملعب المحرق), also known as the Sheikh Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Stadium (Arabic: ملعب الشيخ علي بن محمد آل خليفة), is a multi-use stadium situated in Arad, Bahrain. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Muharraq Club.[1] The stadium holds 20,000 people.

The stadium underwent maintenance works – overseen by Malaysian firm Michael KC Cheah & Partners – for a month during September 2012 to catch up to modern standards.[2]

History

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Al Muharraq Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Muharraq, Bahrain. It serves as the home ground of Muharraq Club, one of the most successful football clubs in Bahrain. It has a seating capacity of 20,000 and boasts good facilities, including floodlights, a video scoreboard, and a high-quality turf. Al Muharraq Stadium has hosted numerous high-profile football matches, including AFC Champions League matches and the Arabian Gulf Cup. It is also a popular venue for concerts and other cultural events. The stadium is a source of pride for the people of Muharraq and is widely regarded as one of the best sports facilities in the region.

References

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  1. ^ "Muharraq enter King Cup semis". Gulf Daily News. 16 February 2008. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
  2. ^ "Al Haj: Muharraq Club Stadium is 50% ready after three weeks of maintenance". Bahrain News Agency. Archived from the original on 29 June 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2012.