National Football Stadium (Maldives)
Stadium Primary football stadium in Malé for national matches
Rasmee Dhandu Stadium in Malé serves as the Maldives’ national football venue for league and international matches; spectators attend domestic fixtures and national-team games.
The National Football Stadium in Malé, Kaafu Atoll, is the principal sports stadium used for football and athletics in the Maldives. It serves as the primary venue for national team matches and domestic league fixtures in the capital.
The stadium comprises a playing pitch surrounded by spectator stands, with associated changing rooms and media facilities to host organised sporting events. It is the main public stadium within Malé and is used for national-level fixtures.
The facility has been maintained for use by the national teams and local clubs and is located within the dense urban fabric of Malé, close to other civic and government buildings.
The stadium sits on Malé island near the central parts of the city and is within walking distance of ferry terminals and public transport links that serve the capital.
- Function: Also known historically as Rasmee Dhandu Stadium, it is the principal national stadium in Malé and the primary venue for football matches in the Maldives.
What to See #
- Pitch and stands: Natural-grass playing surface and spectator stands arranged around the pitch, configured for football and athletics events used by national and club teams.
- Support facilities: Support facilities include changing rooms, media areas and perimeter fencing for regulated sporting events held in the capital.
How to Get to National Football Stadium (Maldives) #
Villingili is served by a frequent public ferry from Malé ferry terminal; the crossing is short (typically under 20 minutes). Local timetables determine exact frequency.
Tips for Visiting National Football Stadium (Maldives) #
- Take the short public ferry (less than 20 minutes) from Malé's main harbour - Villingili (Villimalé) is the nearest inhabited island and a quick escape from the capital.
- Walk the coastal path around the island for views back to Malé and to see local neighbourhood life.
Best Time to Visit National Football Stadium (Maldives) #
Villingili is close to Malé and accessible year-round; mornings are the calmest time for a walk.
Weather & Climate near National Football Stadium (Maldives) #
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 26°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1946 mm/year), wettest in May.
January
January is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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March
March is hot, feeling like 35°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 37°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 37°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (228 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 36°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (167 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (164 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (179 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (228 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (221 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (205 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (222 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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