# Al Muharraq Stadium

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Stadium in Arad, Bahrain

Al Muharraq Stadium Interactive map of Al Muharraq Stadium Location Arad, Bahrain Coordinates 26°15′28″N 50°37′40″E / 26.25778°N 50.62778°E / 26.25778; 50.62778 Capacity 20,000 Tenants Muharraq Club Bahrain SC Al-Hala SC

**Al Muharraq Stadium** ([Arabic](/source/Arabic_language): ملعب المحرق), also known as the **Sheikh Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Stadium** ([Arabic](/source/Arabic_language): ملعب الشيخ علي بن محمد آل خليفة), is a multi-use [stadium](/source/Stadium) situated in [Arad](/source/Arad%2C_Bahrain), [Bahrain](/source/Bahrain). It is used mostly for [football](/source/Football_(soccer)) matches and is the home ground of [Muharraq Club](/source/Muharraq_Club) and [Bahrain SC](/source/Bahrain_SC).[1] The stadium holds 20,000 people.

The stadium underwent maintenance works – overseen by Malaysian firm Michael KC Cheah & Partners – for a month during September 2012 to catch up to modern standards.[2]

## History

Al Muharraq Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in [Muharraq](/source/Muharraq), [Bahrain](/source/Bahrain). It serves as the home ground of [Muharraq Club](/source/Al-Muharraq_SC), one of the most successful football clubs in [Bahrain](/source/Bahrain). It has a seating capacity of 20,000 and boasts good facilities, including [floodlights](/source/Floodlight), a video scoreboard, and a high-quality turf. Al Muharraq Stadium has hosted numerous high-profile football matches, including [AFC Champions League](/source/AFC_Champions_League) matches and the [Arabian Gulf Cup](/source/Arabian_Gulf_Cup). It is also a popular venue for concerts and other cultural events. The stadium is a source of pride for the people of [Muharraq](/source/Muharraq) and is widely regarded as one of the best [sports facilities](/source/Sports_facilities) in the region.

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Muharraq enter King Cup semis"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140530000000/http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=208871). *Gulf Daily News*. 16 February 2008. Archived from [the original](http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=208871) on 30 May 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Al Haj: Muharraq Club Stadium is 50% ready after three weeks of maintenance"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140629122232/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-303150014.html). Bahrain News Agency. Archived from [the original](http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-303150014.html) on 29 June 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2012.

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