GSP Stadium Stadium

Address: Nicosia Municipal Stadium, Nicosia, Cyprus

GSP Stadium is the national football stadium of Cyprus located in Nicosia and is the island’s largest stadium. It opened at the end of the 20th century and serves as the country’s principal venue for international football.

The venue holds about 22,800 spectators and is configured for association football with a full-size pitch surrounded by seating. It stages international fixtures, domestic cup finals, club matches and occasional concerts, with facilities for press and VIPs.

Built to replace the older GSP ground, the modern stadium was completed and opened in the late 1990s and has hosted UEFA qualifiers and other major domestic events since then. It has been maintained and upgraded periodically to meet competition standards.

The stadium sits within the Nicosia urban area on the western side of the city and is served by local roads and public transport links. It is the main national sports venue in Cyprus.

• Capacity: Holds roughly 22,800 spectators, making it the largest stadium in Cyprus.
• Primary use: Regular host for the Cyprus national football team and major domestic cup finals, with large-match atmospheres during derbies and qualifiers.

What to See#

• Main pitch: Central playing surface with natural grass laid out to international football dimensions and used for domestic league matches, national team fixtures and occasional concerts.
• Stands and athletics track: Tiered spectator stands including principal west stand with VIP boxes and press facilities, arranged around an athletics track used for track and field events.

GSP Stadium is in the outskirts of Nicosia and served by local buses and taxis. From the old city centre, allow 15-25 minutes by car depending on traffic.

• Arrive by public transport or taxi; parking near the stadium can be limited on match days.
• Check ticketing and entry rules for international matches-security protocols are strictly enforced.
• Combine a match visit with a walk through central Nicosia to experience local cafés and pre-game atmospheres.