Dushanbe Stadium

The Dushanbe Stadium or National Stadium of Tajikistan (Spanish: Варзишгоҳи миллии Тоҷикистон^[3]) ^[4] is a football stadium currently under construction in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, which was planned to be opened in 2026.^{[5] [6]} The venue will have a capacity of 30,000 spectators.^{[1] [7]} Intended as a replacement for the Tajikistan national football team's current stadium, Dushanbe Republican Central Stadium.

Dushanbe Stadium

Location	Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Coordinates	38°35′12″N 68°46′29″E
Owner	Government of Tajikistan
Seating type	All-seater
Capacity	30,000
Surface	Grass
Scoreboard	Yes
Construction
Broke ground	15 March 2019[1]
General contractor	PFM Stone[2]
Tenants
Tajikistan national football team (from 2026)

Construction

The construction of the stadium began in 15 March 2019. ^[8] The stadium is being built on a site of over 9 hectares, located in front of the main building of Tajik National University. ^[9]

The stadium will be built on an area of more than 9 hectares (22 acres) with modern conditions for various sports and cultural events. The area of the football field will be 105 by 68 metres (344 ft × 223 ft). The stadium will consist of four stands, which will be placed on two tiers.

The construction of auxiliary facilities, such as an elevator, an electrical substation, a fire extinguishing pool and parking for 2,000 cars, is planned on the stadium territory. For guests it is planned to build separate rooms with a total of 448 places, walkways at a height of more than 9 metres (30 ft) and other supporting facilities. The stadium will feature 72 broadcast recording devices for capturing sports events. Lighting for the area and rest zones will be provided by 312 specialized lamps. ^[10]

The National Stadium will feature a modern exterior design with aluminum panels symbolizing water waves, along with contemporary fountains surrounding the venue. Additionally, two bridges will be built over the Varzob and Luchob rivers to facilitate fan movement, transforming the area into a modern sports complex. ^[11]

At the end of 2024, the construction was resumed.^[12] The construction is being carried out by the Chinese company PFM Stone.^[13]

As of May 2025, major reinforced concrete structures around the stadium have been completed. Work is actively progressing on the west and north stands, where two tiers have already been built. Next, efforts will shift to constructing the east and south stands.^[14]

On June 3, President Emomali Rahmon and Mayor Rustam Emomali visited the construction site of the stadium. As of June 2025, work at the National Stadium of Tajikistan included ground leveling, installation of steel structures, laying of electrical and internet cables, water lines, heating systems, air filtration units, interior finishing, tiling, and more. ^[15] A team of 725 specialists and workers is involved in the daily construction, following the project plan. ^[16]

The stadium is scheduled to be commissioned in 2026, marking the 35th anniversary of Tajikistan’s independence.^[17]