AFCON host stadiums & cities: Key information ahead of 2025 tournament

The 2025 African Cup of Nations is set to begin in December, and excitement is building across the entire continent for what promises to be a month-long festival of football in Morocco.

This will be just the second time in history that Morocco will host the tournament, and in many ways, the nation will be treating this as a trial run ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which they are co-hosting alongside Spain and Portugal.

Our guide below will cover everything you need to know about the six host cities and nine host stadiums.

AFCON host stadiums and cities

Rabat – Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium

The Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium is one of four Rabat-based stadiums being used for AFCON 2025.

It is considered the national stadium of Morocco, despite not being the biggest stadium in the country. The Morocco national team play their home matches here and it has an overall capacity of 69.500.

The stadium has been given the honour of hosting the AFCON final on 18 January 2026.

Rabat – Moulay Hassan Stadium

The Moulay Hassan Stadium is the second-biggest Rabat-based stadium being used for AFCON 2025, with a capacity of 22,000.

The stadium was demolished in 2024 and rebuilt from scratch to ensure it met the necessary health and safety requirements to be a host stadium at AFCON 2025.

The stadium will play host to three group stage matches at the tournament and one Round of 16 tie.

Rabat – Rabat Olympic Stadium

The Rabat Olympic Stadium is only marginally smaller than the Moulay Hassan Stadium, with a capacity of 21,000.

The name of this stadium is slightly peculiar, as Morocco has never been the host of the Olympic Games, but the stadium is also used for athletics, hence the running track around the pitch.

The stadium was built in 2024 ahead of AFCON and will host just three group stage matches during the tournament.

Rabat – Al Barid Stadium

The Al Barid Stadium is the smallest stadium being used at AFCON 2025, with a capacity of just 18,000.

Like several stadiums being used at this tournament, it was built specifically for AFCON, but it is also the home stadium of Moroccan club side, Union Touarga Sports.

The stadium will host three group stage matches during the tournament, and one Round of 16 fixture.

Agadir – Adrar Stadium

The Adrar Stadium is the one and only stadium being used in Agadir at the tournament, and it has a capacity of 45,480.

The city itself is located on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean, while the Adrar Stadium is located near the Atlas Mountains, making this one of the most picturesque venues at the tournament.

The stadium was first planned in 2004 as part of Morocco's bid for the 2006 and 2010 editions of the World Cup, but it wasn't opened until 2013. It has been the home stadium of Hassania Agadir ever since.

Casablanca – Stade Mohammed V

The Stade Mohammed V is located in Casablanca, a city on the Atlantic coastline in Morocco.

The stadium is the oldest one being used at AFCON 2025, having opened back in 1955. Its current capacity is 45,000 after a series of renovations, but it was once big enough to squeeze in more than 100,000 supporters.

The stadium, which is named after King Mohammed V, will host six group stage matches, one Round of 16 match and the third-place playoff.

Fez – Fez Stadium

The Fez Stadium is yet another stadium being used at AFCON 2025 that has a running track wrapped around the pitch.

The stadium was built in 2003 and initially opened in 2007. Its current capacity is 45,000 and will host matches at both AFCON 2025 and the World Cup in 2030.

During AFCON, the stadium has been pencilled in to host three group stage matches and one Round of 16 clash.

Marrakesh – Marrakesh Stadium

The Marrakesh Stadium is the main football stadium in Marrakesh, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Morocco.

The stadium has a capacity of 45,240 and is the home stadium of Kawab Marrakesh, a professional Moroccan football club

At AFCON 2025, the stadium will host six group stage matches, one Round of 16 match and one quarter-final tie.

Tangier – Ibn Batouta Stadium

The Ibn Batouta Stadium is the biggest stadium being used at AFCON 2025, with a mammoth capacity of 75,000.

The stadium opened in 2011 with a capacity of 45,000, but it was expanded to its current figure in the early 2020s in preparation for AFCON 2025 and Morocco's desire to host the World Cup.

During AFCON, the stadium will host three group stage matches, one round of 16 match, one quarter-final and one semi-final.

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