Venue Comparison
| Stadium | City | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Mkapa Stadium | Dar es Salaam | 60,000 | National stadium, undergoing major renovation for AFCON |
| Dodoma Stadium | Dodoma | ~32,000 | Venue development for the capital's first international tournament |
| Samia Suluhu Hassan Stadium | Arusha | ~30,000 | Brand-new build for AFCON 2027 |
| New Amaan Complex | Zanzibar City | ~15,000 | Upgraded for Zanzibar's historic first AFCON matches |
The Stories Behind the Stadiums
Benjamin Mkapa — The Fortress
Home of the Taifa Stars and stage for the fierce Simba–Yanga derby, Mkapa is East Africa's loudest football ground. Renovated to CAF standards for 2027, it's the natural home for Tanzania's biggest AFCON nights. Dar guide →
Samia Suluhu Hassan — The New Icon
Purpose-built for the tournament at the foot of Mount Meru, Arusha's new stadium symbolises Tanzania's AFCON ambition — international football arriving in the safari capital. Arusha guide →
Dodoma Stadium — The Capital's Debut
The seat of government finally gets its sporting moment. Dodoma's stadium brings tournament football to central Tanzania for the first time in history. Dodoma guide →
New Amaan — Island Football
The most unique venue of AFCON 2027: continental football on the Spice Island, minutes from UNESCO-listed Stone Town and the Indian Ocean. Zanzibar guide →
Across the Border: The Full Pamoja Map
AFCON 2027 spans three nations. Kenya's venues centre on Nairobi, Uganda's on Kampala and Hoima — and with regional flights and buses linking the capitals, ambitious fans can follow their team across all three countries. Tanzania's four venues make it the widest host footprint of the tournament.
Businesses Near the Stadiums: This Is Your Moment
Hotels, restaurants, bars and services within reach of these four venues will see unprecedented demand. Make sure fans can find you.
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