Levy Mwanawasa Stadium Stadium

Address: Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia

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.

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.

• 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.