Levy Mwanawasa Stadium
Stadium Major Ndola stadium used for football and events
A multiuse stadium in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province named after President Levy Mwanawasa. Spectators attend football matches, regional sports events and occasional concerts held at the venue.
Levy Mwanawasa Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia, named after President Levy Mwanawasa. It is used primarily for football and athletics events and functions as an important regional sports venue.
The facility hosts domestic football matches and regional sporting events rather than being a single-club stadium; it includes seating and field facilities suitable for large spectator events. The stadium opened in the early 21st century and has been used for national and community sports programming since completion.
Construction and naming were undertaken as part of modern sports infrastructure development in Zambia following the late 20th century. The stadium has been maintained for public events and occasional international fixtures.
The venue is located in the Copperbelt region; the nearest major urban centres in the province serve as access points for spectators and teams.
- Naming and use: Named for Zambia's third president, the stadium serves as a venue for football matches and athletics events in the Copperbelt Province.
How to Get to Levy Mwanawasa Stadium #
Levy Mwanawasa Stadium is in Ndola, Copperbelt Province. From Lusaka the drive to Ndola is a long intercity trip (commonly around 320-350 km north via the main highway to the Copperbelt); once in Ndola, take a local taxi or shared minibus (kombis) to the stadium from the city centre or main bus/taxi ranks for a short city drive.
Tips for Visiting Levy Mwanawasa Stadium #
- Plan arrival: if attending an event, buy tickets in advance and arrive well before kick-off to clear security and find seating-official drop-off and taxi points near the stadium reduce time spent looking for parking.
- Local transport and access: the stadium sits in the Copperbelt region (Ndola area); use licensed taxis or arranged shuttle services on event days as road closures and temporary parking changes are common.
- What visitors often miss: check with event organizers for designated entry gates and bag restrictions ahead of time-organizers commonly publish specific gate assignments and entrance times to streamline entry.
- How to avoid crowds: arrive early or late (just before an event starts) rather than at peak arrival windows, and follow signage to away/family stands to avoid congested fan zones.
Best Time to Visit Levy Mwanawasa Stadium #
Plan visits during the dry season (May-October) for drier conditions and more reliable event scheduling.
Weather & Climate near Levy Mwanawasa Stadium #
Levy Mwanawasa Stadium's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in October) and mild winters (coldest in June). Temperatures range from 7°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1225 mm/year), wettest in December with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (284 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (249 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (178 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is the coolest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 7°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 7°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (287 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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