The Grand Stade de Tanger (Ibn Battouta Stadium) sits 12 km south-west of the city centre. It's being expanded and modernised ahead of the 2030 World Cup, with new transport links, fan zones and hotels opening across the city.
Stadium at a glance
- Name: Grand Stade de Tanger / Stade Ibn Battouta
- Current capacity: ~65,000 (post-2030 expansion)
- Location: Route de Rabat, 12 km south-west of central Tangier
- Opened: 2011, fully renovated for 2025–2030
- Home club: Ittihad Tanger (IRT)
FIFA World Cup 2030 in Tangier
Morocco co-hosts the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal, with three opening matches in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. Tangier is one of six confirmed Moroccan host cities — alongside Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Fez and Agadir. The full FIFA fixture list lands in late 2029; provisional Tangier slots below.
| Date | Stage | Match | Kick-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 17 Jun 2030 | Group A | TBD vs TBD | 18:00 |
| Fri 21 Jun 2030 | Group C | TBD vs TBD | 21:00 |
| Tue 25 Jun 2030 | Group F | TBD vs TBD | 18:00 |
| Sun 30 Jun 2030 | Round of 32 | TBD vs TBD | 21:00 |
| Sat 6 Jul 2030 | Round of 16 | TBD vs TBD | 21:00 |
Provisional slots — teams and exact kick-offs confirmed by FIFA after the December 2029 draw.
AFCON 2025 match schedule
Tangier hosted Group F matches and a Round-of-16 tie at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (21 December 2025 – 18 January 2026).
| Date | Stage | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 23 Dec 2025 | Group F | Senegal vs Botswana | 2–0 |
| Sat 27 Dec 2025 | Group F | Egypt vs Zimbabwe | 1–1 |
| Wed 31 Dec 2025 | Group F | Senegal vs Egypt | 1–2 |
| Sun 4 Jan 2026 | Group F | Botswana vs Zimbabwe | 0–1 |
| Mon 12 Jan 2026 | Round of 16 | Morocco vs Mali | 3–1 |
Full archive including line-ups and attendances on the official CAF site.
Getting to the stadium
- Taxi: 80–120 MAD (€8–12) from the medina, 20 minutes
- Shuttle buses: Free fan shuttles run from Grand Socco and Tanger-Ville station on match days
- By car: Free parking on site, but arrive 90 minutes early
- From the airport: 15 minutes by taxi (Ibn Battouta Airport is 4 km away)
Where to stay for match days
Most fans base themselves in the city centre or medina and shuttle out — that's where the bars, restaurants and atmosphere are. Beachfront hotels in Malabata are quieter. Book 6+ months ahead for World Cup dates: prices triple during the tournament.
Tickets
World Cup 2030 tickets will be sold via the official FIFA portal in phased ballots from 2029. AFCON and league tickets are sold through the CAF and Botola official channels — avoid resellers.
FAQ
- Will Tangier host World Cup 2030 matches?
- Yes. The Grand Stade de Tanger is one of six confirmed Moroccan host venues for the FIFA World Cup 2030, co-hosted with Spain and Portugal.
- What is the capacity of Tangier stadium?
- After the 2030 expansion the Grand Stade de Tanger holds around 65,000 spectators.
- How far is the stadium from Tangier city centre?
- About 12 km south-west — roughly 20 minutes by taxi or free shuttle on match days.
- Did Tangier host AFCON 2025?
- Yes — Tangier was one of the AFCON 2025 host cities, staging group-stage matches and a knockout fixture.
- When do World Cup 2030 tickets go on sale?
- FIFA opens phased ticket ballots roughly 12–18 months before the tournament, so expect first sales in 2029.