Cairo International Stadium
Stadium Large Cairo stadium used for football and events.
Cairo International Stadium in Nasr City hosts national football matches, major club fixtures and large concerts. Travelers attend high-profile sports events and combine visits with nearby hotels and Cairo’s eastern districts.
Cairo International Stadium is a large multi-purpose stadium in the Nasr City district of Cairo, Egypt, used primarily for football and major national sporting events. The stadium opened in 1960 and has since hosted numerous international matches, African Cup of Nations fixtures and domestic cup finals.
The bowl includes a full athletics track and seating for roughly 75,000 spectators, with facilities for national team matches and major concerts. It has undergone renovations and upgrades at various times to meet international hosting standards.
The complex is situated on the eastern side of greater Cairo and is accessible by road from the city centre and airport, forming the principal national stadium for Egyptian sports.
- Capacity: Seating capacity is roughly 75,000, making it Egypt's largest stadium and the primary venue for major national football matches and large-scale events.
- Location note: Located in the Nasr City district of Cairo, it is about 10 kilometres northeast of the historic city centre and is part of a wider sports complex with training facilities and an athletics track.
How to Get to Cairo International Stadium #
Located in Nasr City, east Cairo. By metro, use Line 3 to the Stadium station (operational on event days); by car or taxi, follow Salah Salem Road to the Al‑Orouba junction. Allow time for security and heavy traffic on matchdays.
Tips for Visiting Cairo International Stadium #
- If attending a match, arrive 60-90 minutes early-the security queues and metro connection at "Stadium" station get very busy.
- Buy tickets from the club's official sites or accredited resellers; counterfeit tickets circulate for big matches.
- Check matchday transport: special metro and bus schedules are often in force for major fixtures.
Best Time to Visit Cairo International Stadium #
Visit for a match or large concert; stadium is otherwise closed to casual visitors.
Weather & Climate near Cairo International Stadium #
Cairo International Stadium's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 35°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain.
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February
February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.
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May
May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is warm, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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