Stadium 974

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Stadium 974
LocationRas Abu Aboud, Qatar
Coordinates25°17′24″N 51°33′54″E / 25.290°N 51.565°E / 25.290; 51.565
Capacity40,000
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Broke ground2018
Opened30 November 2021
ArchitectFenwick Iribarren Architects

Stadium 974 (Arabic: استاد 974, romanized: ʾIstād 974, formerly Ras Abu Aboud Stadium) is a football stadium in Ras Abu Aboud, Doha, Qatar. Opened 30 November 2021, it is a temporary venue that will host matches during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, after which it will be deconstructed.

Design and construction[]

The concept of the stadium was designed by Fenwick Iribarren Architects.[1][2] The stadium is constructed on a 450,000 square-meter waterfront site and is situated on an artificial promontory. It has a modular design, and incorporates 974 recycled shipping containers in homage to the site's industrial history and the international dialing code for Qatar (+974).[3] Some of the containers house stadium amenities such as bathrooms and concessions.[3] The shipping containers and seats used by the stadium are later to be dismantled and provided as assistance to under-developed countries in Africa; it is the first temporary venue in FIFA World Cup history.[4][5]

The stadium is one of eight being converted for the tournament.[6] The procurement process for the stadium conversion began in 2017. The construction of the stadium involved HBK Contracting Company (HBK),[7] DCB-QA, Time Qatar, Fenwick Iribarren Architects (FI-A), Schlaich Bergermann Partner and Hilson Maron.[8][9]

The stadium received a four-star rating from the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS).[10]

History[]

The stadium was initially announced under the name Ras Abu Aboud Stadium. During a launch event on 20 November 2021 the venue was officially renamed Stadium 974.[3]

It hosted its first match on 30 November 2021 on the opening day of the FIFA Arab Cup, between the United Arab Emirates and Syria.[11]

References[]

  1. ^ "A Modular, Demountable Stadium Built From Shipping Containers Will Be Erected for Qatar 2022 World Cup". archdaily.com. 28 November 2017. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Stunning images reveal Ras Abu Aboud Stadium Design". 9 July 2015. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "Demountable stadium built with shipping containers reaches completion in Qatar". Dezeen. 2021-11-24. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
  4. ^ "Ras Abu Aboud Stadium a legacy for the community". Qatar's Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  5. ^ "Ras Abu Aboud Stadium Makes Steady Progress". albawaba.com. 26 August 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  6. ^ "Why will Ras Abu Aboud Stadium be dismantled after 2022 FIFA World Cup?". iloveqatar.net. 12 November 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  7. ^ "Qatari firm wins contract for Ras Abu Aboud World Cup Stadium". thepeninsulaqatar.com. 29 May 2018. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  8. ^ "Ras Abu Aboud Stadium, Doha, Qatar". designbuild-network.com. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  9. ^ "Qatar unveils designs for Ras Abu Aboud while Khalifa Stadium gets 4-stars". inhabitat.com. 28 November 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  10. ^ "Qatar unveils designs for Ras Abu Aboud while Khalifa Stadium gets 4-stars". insideworldfootball.com. 14 October 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  11. ^ "FIFA President reflects on stunning opening day at FIFA Arab Cup™". www.fifa.com. Retrieved 2021-12-02.

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