EDUCATION CITY
FIVE KEY FACTS ABOUT EDUCATION CITY STADIUM
Education City Stadium is the latest FIFA World Cup Qatar
2022™ tournament venue to be completed by the Supreme
Committee for Delivery & Legacy.
It becomes the third tournament-ready venue for Qatar 2022
following the successful redevelopment of Khalifa International
Stadium in 2017 and the inauguration of Al Janoub Stadium last
year. Two more stadiums are expected to open by the end of
2020: Al Rayyan Stadium and Al Bayt Stadium.
Here are five key facts about Education City Stadium:
QATAR’S ‘DIAMOND IN THE DESERT’
The façade of the stadium features triangles that form
complex, diamond-like geometrical patterns which appear to
change colour with the sun’s movement across the sky. Like
diamonds, the stadium’s design represents quality, durability
and resilience – and will become something to be treasured,
both for the memories it holds and its future value to the
country.
QUARTER-FINALS VENUE DURING QATAR 2022
During Qatar 2022, the stadium is set to host matches up to
the quarter-finals stage. The stadium’s seating capacity during
the tournament will be 40,000. After Qatar 2022, the capacity
will be reduced to 20,000 following the removal of the modular
upper tier. The excess seats will be donated to countries which
lack sporting infrastructure – meaning the legacy of Qatar 2022
will be felt far and wide.
SET IN THE HEART OF QATAR’S EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HUB
Education City is the home of Qatar Foundation for Education,
Science and Community Development (QF). Situated within
Education City are leading universities, along with research and
development institutions. As well as hosting matches during
Qatar 2022, the stadium will provide sporting facilities for the
entire QF community, including faculty and students. Parts of
the stadium will be turned into classrooms and event spaces
for QF schools and universities after the tournament.
THE FIRST QATAR 2022 VENUE TO ACHIEVE A 5*
SUSTAINABILITY RATING
“The legacy of this magnificent venue, standing at the centre of our
Qatar Foundation community, will be reflected by its continuing
role as a hub of sporting activity, inspiring people to embrace
healthy lifestyles; as a space for education and the acquisition of
knowledge; and as a destination for people to gather and interact.
In its design, message and purpose, Education City Stadium is a
true standard-bearer for sustainability.”
In addition to the coverage on the SC’s social media platforms,
Education City Stadium’s completion was marked by special
coverage on beIN SPORTS, Al Kass TV, Al Rayyan TV and Qatar TV
on Monday night.
The stadium achieved a 5* rating under the Global
Sustainability Assessment System for its design and build. Its
range of sustainability features include direct access to public
transport, low toxicity indoor materials and LED sports lighting.
In addition, 85% of building materials were regionally sourced,
while 29% were generated from recycled materials. The
stadium also boasts carbon dioxide sensors for high occupant
density spaces to ensure ventilation and indoor air quality, and
a water efficient irrigation design to minimise landscape water
consumption.
DOHA METRO OFFERS DIRECT ACCESS FOR FANS
Convenient access to the stadium is provided by the Doha
Metro. Education City Station – on the Green Line – is located
just 500m from the venue. A single ticket on the Doha Metro is
QAR 3 ($0.82), while a day pass costs QAR 9 ($2.47).
www.qatar2022.qa/
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