Ghazi Stadium

Ghazi Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in central Kabul, Afghanistan, used primarily for football and national sporting events. The facility dates to the early 20th century and has been one of the city’s main sports venues.

The stadium provides a grass pitch and spectator stands for local and national matches and occasionally hosts public ceremonies and cultural events. Facilities and amenities have varied over time as the site has undergone repairs and renovations.

Constructed in the early 20th century during the reign of Afghanistan’s modernising monarchs, the stadium has been used for sports and official events across successive political periods. During the late 1990s it was reported to have been used by the Taliban for detention and public punishments; later, efforts focused on restoring the venue for sports.

Ghazi Stadium sits in central Kabul and is accessible from main city roads; its central position makes it a visible landmark but also subjects access to prevailing security conditions.

• Historical uses: Originally built in the early 20th century and later used for sports and national events; during the late 1990s the stadium was reported as used for detention and public punishments under Taliban rule.
• Access and security: Location in central Kabul means access and visiting conditions depend on local security and event schedules; it remains a focal sports venue in the city.