Teddy Stadium
Stadium Jerusalem's main football stadium named for Teddy Kollek
Southwestern Jerusalem’s Teddy Stadium hosts Israeli Premier League football and occasional concerts; crowds come for Beitar and Hapoel matches, stadium atmosphere and match‑day food stalls.
Teddy Stadium is a multi-use football stadium in Jerusalem, Israel, named after Teddy Kollek. It functions primarily as a football venue and hosts league and cup matches for local clubs.
The stadium features a full-size pitch with seating arranged in covered stands and is equipped for evening fixtures. Its capacity is in the order of 30,000 spectators, making it one of the larger stadiums in the Jerusalem area.
Built in the late 20th century, the stadium replaced older venues for major matches in the city and has hosted domestic cup finals and international fixtures. It continues to serve as a primary venue for club football in Jerusalem.
The stadium lies on the western side of Jerusalem in the Malha/Arnona area and is accessible by road from central Jerusalem; it is near shopping and sports facilities in that part of the city.
- Name origin: Named for long-serving Jerusalem mayor Teddy Kollek, it is a major sports venue in the city and the home ground for local football clubs.
- Capacity: The stadium holds roughly 30,000 to 31,000 spectators and includes covered stands and floodlights for evening matches.
How to Get to Teddy Stadium #
Accessible by car and local buses from central Jerusalem; on match days special shuttle services and increased public transport options often operate.
Tips for Visiting Teddy Stadium #
- During big matches expect crowds and heavy security checks - arrive early and use public transport.
- Combine a match with a walk in the nearby Malha shopping district or Teddy Park for a full day out.
- Buy tickets from authorised sellers to avoid counterfeit problems on high-demand games.
Best Time to Visit Teddy Stadium #
Best during the football season; evenings are charged with local fan energy.
Weather & Climate near Teddy Stadium #
Teddy Stadium's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 29°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (105 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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