28/07/2025
🇳🇵 Nepal to Construct South Asia’s Biggest Football-Only Stadium 🏟️
The Government of Nepal is set to build the biggest football-specific stadium in South Asia, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s sporting infrastructure.
They say it will be Nepal’s biggest stadium, but what many do not know is that it will also be the biggest football-only stadium in all of South Asia—designed exclusively to host football events with a minimum seating capacity of 50,000.
Currently, South Asia has only a limited number of stadiums dedicated solely to football, and none match the scale of this upcoming project. Although some venues in the region accommodate over 50,000 spectators, they serve multiple sports and are not exclusively designed for football.
Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli recently convened a high-level meeting with representatives from the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), National Sports Council (NSC), and Suryabinayak Municipality to advance plans for this state-of-the-art stadium.
The selected site is located in Jagati, Ward No. 8, Bhaktapur, covering approximately 200 ropani of land, formerly the site of an old brick factory. This location was chosen from three shortlisted options—two in Lalitpur and one in Bhaktapur—based on superior land availability, accessibility, and development potential.
ANFA has secured a budget allocation of $2.2 million USD for the project from FIFA and is committed to delivering a facility dedicated solely to football, rather than a multi-sport complex.
This development symbolizes Nepal’s dedication to fostering football culture and elevating the country’s standing in South Asian sports.
From Bhaktapur, Nepal is poised to emerge as a leader in regional football infrastructure.
Jai Nepal! 🇳🇵🏟️⚽
