Seven new stadiums under construction in Kazakhstan: where and what kind?
Construction work is underway on seven football stadiums in Kazakhstan—in Almaty, Aktobe, Semey, Atyrau, Aktau, Kokshetau, and Karaganda. The completion deadlines and rental costs have not yet been disclosed.
In Kazakhstan, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, stadiums are currently being built in Almaty, Aktobe, Semey, Atyrau, Aktau, Kokshetau, and Karaganda. The country has a total of 30 football stadiums.
The largest of the new stadiums are planned to be built in Almaty and Aktobe, with capacities of 45,000 and 34,980 seats, respectively. In Almaty, work is underway on a 36-hectare site. The stadium must meet UEFA Category IV requirements, feature a natural grass pitch, and include parking for over 1,000 vehicles. The cost and final completion date will be determined after state expertise.
In Aktobe, the design documentation is still being developed. 6.5 billion tenge has already been allocated for the first phase, and construction is expected to be completed in 2028. In Atyrau, Aktau, and Semey, the capacities of the stadiums were previously announced as 12,000, 10,000, and 12,500 seats, respectively.
