Stadiums and sport in Oman: a guide
Oman's main football stadiums, the national team, the new Oman Sports City, and popular sports from sailing to golf and cycling.
2026-10-19
Football is Oman's most popular sport, and every major city has a sports complex. Here are the main venues.
The main stadiums
| Stadium | City | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex | Bausher, Muscat | about 28,000 |
| Al-Saada Stadium | Salalah | about 20,000 |
| Sohar Regional Sports Complex | Sohar | about 19,000 |
| Al-Buraimi Sports Stadium | Al Buraimi | about 17,000 |
| Al-Rustaq Sports Complex | Rustaq | about 17,000 |
| Al-Seeb Stadium | Seeb, Muscat | about 14,000 |
A new national venue
Royal directives in 2023 launched plans for Oman Sports City in Al Musannah, with a stadium of around 25,000 seats designed to FIFA and World Athletics standards.
Other sports
- Sailing: Oman has a strong sailing programme and hosts international regattas.
- Golf: courses at Al Mouj and Muscat Hills.
- Cycling and running: the Tour of Oman and the Muscat marathon.
- Traditional sports: camel and horse racing.
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Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Bausher
Al-Seeb Stadium, Muscat
Sohar Regional Sports Complex
