AFCON 2025 promises to be a sporting spectacle for the entire continent, and no city is looking forward to it more than Rabat, one of the tournament’s main host cities. Here, between ancient city walls and cutting-edge modernity, lies the stadium where everything begins and ends: the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah.
This iconic venue will host both the opening match and the grand final of AFCON 2025. On this page, you will find everything about the stadium’s history, the matches played here and how to get there.
Stadium information
- Location: Rabat
More about this host city > - Capacity: 65,000
- Build: 1983
- Home team: AS FAR
Opened in 1983, Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah is Morocco’s largest stadium, boasting a capacity of 65,000 seats. It serves as the home ground of AS FAR and has hosted some of Africa’s biggest sporting events, including AFCON 1988, the 2014 FIFA Club World Cup and the African Games.
The stadium is part of the vast Complexe Sportif Moulay Abdellah, which also includes the Stade Olympique de Rabat (athletics stadium), a sports arena, training fields, an indoor hall and a swimming complex.
Over the decades, the stadium has undergone several renovations to meet international standards, including:
- Upgraded seating
- Modern locker rooms
- Enhanced lighting systems
- Digital video screens
- Expanded hospitality and VIP facilities
Ahead of both AFCON 2025 and the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco will co-host, the stadium has been further modernized. With its rich history, impressive capacity and central location in the nation’s capital, the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah truly stands as the heart of AFCON 2025.
Matches at Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah
| 21 December | 20:00 uur |
 Morocco Comoros | Matchday 1 Group A |
| 26 December | 13:00 uur |
Morocco Mali | Matchday 2 Group A |
| 30 December | 18:30 uur |
 Zambia Morocco | Matchday 3 Group A |
In addition to hosting the opening match, the stadium will also stage a Round of 16 tie, a quarter-final, a semi-final and the final of the tournament.
Accessibility
Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah is easily accessible for both Rabat residents and visitors traveling from other parts of Morocco. Whether you arrive by train, tram, taxi, bus or car, there are several convenient ways to reach the venue.
Train
Rabat has two main train stations:
- Rabat-Ville (city center)
- Rabat-Agdal (southern district)
Of the two, Rabat-Agdal is the most practical for stadium visitors. From there, the trip to the venue takes around 10 minutes by taxi, bus or car.
Tram
Rabat’s modern tram network connects large parts of the city and its twin city Salé. Although the stadium itself doesn’t have a direct tram stop, the nearest stations, Gare Rabat-Agdal and Gare Rabat-Ville, provide easy access, with connections available via taxi or bus.
Bus
The stadium is well served by public buses, including Line L38, which stops within walking distance of the sports complex. Buses are affordable, though they can be crowded during match days.
Taxi
Taxis are a popular and inexpensive way to reach the stadium. A ride from downtown Rabat or from Rabat-Ville or Rabat-Agdal stations typically costs between 7 and 10 Moroccan dirhams (MAD), depending on distance and time of day.
Petit taxis operate within the city.
Grand taxis are available for longer routes.
Car
The stadium is conveniently located near major roads such as the N1 national route and can easily be reached from central Rabat or via the Casablanca highway. There is ample parking around the venue, with space for approximately 5,000 vehicles.