Ta' Qali National StadiumAbout Ta' Qali National Stadium
Ta’ Qali National Stadium is Malta’s principal football stadium located in the Ta’ Qali area near Mdina. It serves as the national team’s home ground and as the main venue for domestic cup finals.
The site comprises the main stadium bowl with spectator stands surrounding a regulation football pitch and facilities for teams and officials. The venue is regularly used for international fixtures, domestic league matches, and occasional cultural events.
The stadium was constructed in the late 20th century as Malta’s national sporting venue and remains the island’s primary large-capacity sports arena.
The stadium lies within the Ta’ Qali area in central Malta, adjacent to Ta’ Qali National Park and not far from the fortified town of Mdina.
- Capacity: Seating capacity is approximately 17,000, making it Malta’s largest stadium and the usual host for national team fixtures and cup finals.
What to See#
- Main stadium: The main outdoor stadium bowl with natural grass pitch and seating for national and domestic football matches; it is the principal football venue on the island.
Nearby Attractions to Ta' Qali National Stadium
Best Time to Visit Ta' Qali National Stadium
Attend during the Maltese football season (autumn-spring) when the stadium hosts domestic matches and occasional international fixtures.
Weather & Climate near Ta' Qali National Stadium
Ta' Qali National Stadium's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (546 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 89 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 4.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| February | Very Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Very Good | 10° - 17° | 13° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.0 m/s | 1.0 high | 11.8h |
| April | Excellent | 12° - 19° | 15° | 24 mm | some cloud | 83% | 4.0 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.0h |
| May | Ideal | 15° - 23° | 19° | 9 mm | mostly sunny | 82% | 3.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.9h |
| June | Ideal | 19° - 28° | 23° | 2 mm | clear | 80% | 3.5 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 14.4h |
| July | Ideal | 21° - 30° | 26° | 0 mm | clear | 77% | 3.1 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.1h |
| August | Ideal | 22° - 31° | 26° | 5 mm | clear | 75% | 3.1 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 13.3h |
| September | Ideal | 20° - 28° | 24° | 45 mm | mostly sunny | 75% | 3.3 m/s | 1.5 high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 17° - 24° | 21° | 83 mm | some cloud | 76% | 3.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Very Good | 14° - 20° | 17° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.2 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.2h |
| December | Good | 11° - 17° | 14° | 103 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 4.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
How to Get to Ta' Qali National Stadium
From Valletta take bus routes 41, 42, or 52 toward Attard/Ta’ Qali and alight at the Ta’ Qali stop; the stadium is a short walk from there. Driving from the airport takes about 20-30 minutes via Triq l-Ghammieri and Triq it-Torri.
Tips for Visiting Ta' Qali National Stadium
- Check the Malta Football Association or event organiser's site before travelling - the stadium is only accessible during events.
- If attending a match, arrive early to soak in the parkland atmosphere of Ta' Qali National Park.