National Football Stadium (Maldives) Stadium

Address: Villingili (Villimalé), Malé Atoll (Kaafu Atoll), Maldives

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.

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.

• 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.