Mandela National Stadium
Stadium Uganda's national stadium for athletics and football
Kampala’s national stadium, Mandela National Stadium hosts football matches, athletics and large concerts; visitors attend national sporting events or large public gatherings and experience Kampala’s event culture.
Mandela National Stadium is Uganda’s main national stadium, located at Namboole just outside Kampala. It was built as a multi-purpose sports venue and is the home stadium for national football and athletics events.
The facility includes a full athletics track and extensive spectator stands, and it is used for international football matches, national ceremonies and large concerts. Its capacity is roughly 45,000 people.
The stadium was completed in the late 1990s and has since been the venue for major sporting fixtures and national gatherings. It has undergone periodic maintenance and upgrades to host international fixtures.
Mandela National Stadium stands in the Namboole area to the east of Kampala and is part of the metropolitan sporting complex outside the city centre.
- Primary use and local name: Known locally as Namboole, it is the principal national stadium of Uganda and the usual venue for the national football team and large national events.
- Capacity: Holds roughly 45,000 spectators, configured with an athletics track around the pitch.
How to Get to Mandela National Stadium #
From Kampala city centre: taxis and boda-bodas (motorcycle taxis) run to the stadium; organized coach services operate on match days. The stadium is located near the Lugogo and Namboole Road junction.
Tips for Visiting Mandela National Stadium #
- Check match schedules and event listings in advance; the stadium can be used for athletics and concerts as well as football.
- Use the dedicated public transport options on match days-traffic can be heavy around the stadium.
- If attending a national team match, buy tickets early through official federation channels.
Best Time to Visit Mandela National Stadium #
Dry-season months are preferable for outdoor events; check fixture lists for national matches.
Weather & Climate near Mandela National Stadium #
Mandela National Stadium's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 15°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1395 mm/year), wettest in April.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (192 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
