National Heroes Stadium Stadium

Address: National Heroes Stadium, Lusaka, Zambia

A multi-purpose national stadium in Lusaka, Zambia, built to host football, athletics and large public events and used regularly for the Zambia national football team. It functions as the country’s principal modern stadium for international fixtures.

The venue accommodates major matches, national ceremonies and concerts and is configured to meet international sporting standards for football and athletics events. Facilities include a main bowl and spectator stands designed for large crowds.

The stadium was completed and brought into use in the 2010s as part of a national upgrade of sports infrastructure and has since been the principal site for major domestic and international events in Zambia.

Located in Lusaka, the stadium sits within the capital city and is accessible from the main urban transport routes and local roads.

• National venue: Designed as Zambia’s principal stadium for football and athletics, it serves as the national team’s primary home venue for international matches and large events.
• Opening era: The stadium opened in the 2010s and replaced older national facilities as the main location for large-capacity sporting and public events in Lusaka.

The stadium is in Lusaka’s sporting precinct and is reachable by taxi or local transport from the city centre; check event listings for recommended arrival routes and parking.

• Check match schedules and events before visiting - stadium access and tours are organized around fixtures.
• Expect warm daytime temperatures; plan arrival and departure to avoid peak sun on the stands if attending daytime events.