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.

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Teddy Stadium at a Glance#

Address: Teddy Stadium, Malha, Jerusalem, Israel (approx.)

Hours: Event-based (match schedule)

Admission: Match tickets vary; local league matches typically ticketed (NIS pricing varies)

About Teddy Stadium#

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.

Autumn/Winter
September-February · 8-18°C (46-64°F)
Football season and comfortable temperatures for evening matches.
Spring
March-May · 12-24°C (54-75°F)
Pleasant weather and fewer touristic crowds.

Weather & Climate near Teddy Stadium#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 68 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
0°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 5° - 12° 7° 105 mm some cloud 74% 2.5 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.2h
February Good 5° - 13° 7° 88 mm partly cloudy 73% 3.2 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.9h
March Very Good 7° - 16° 11° 71 mm some cloud 70% 3.5 m/s 1.3 high 11.9h
April Excellent 11° - 21° 16° 21 mm some cloud 65% 3.3 m/s 1.8 very high 12.8h
May Ideal 14° - 25° 19° 4 mm mostly sunny 61% 3.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.6h
June Ideal 16° - 27° 22° 0 mm clear 62% 3.6 m/s 2.7 extreme 14.0h
July Ideal 18° - 29° 23° 0 mm clear 63% 3.5 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.8h
August Ideal 18° - 29° 23° 0 mm clear 65% 3.3 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.1h
September Ideal 17° - 27° 22° 0 mm clear 65% 3.2 m/s 1.9 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 15° - 24° 20° 11 mm clear 65% 2.6 m/s 1.3 high 11.3h
November Very Good 11° - 19° 15° 52 mm mostly sunny 64% 2.7 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.4h
December Good 7° - 13° 8° 79 mm some cloud 70% 3.1 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.0h

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