Stadium 974: FIFA World Cup stadium made from containers

DOHA, Qatar

The only waterfront venue with a spectacular view of the Doha skyline, Stadium 974 was constructed using standard certified shipping containers and modular steel elements, echoing the nearby port and the industrial history of the plot.

It is the first fully demountable covered football stadium showing Qatar’s commitment to cost-effective sustainability and daring design.   

This unique venue pays tribute to Qatar’s long-standing tradition of worldwide trade and seafaring. 

Not only is 974 the international dialling code for Qatar, but it is also the exact number of shipping containers used in construction. 

Situated in the portside area and in sight of Doha’s coastal cityscape, fans at Stadium 974 will feel the cool breeze as it rolls in from the Arabian Gulf.  

After the tournament, the containers and super-structure will be reused. 

A waterfront development boasting fabulous facilities for the local community will spring to life, as well as a dynamic hub for business. 

This new concept designed by Fenwick Iribarren Architects venue development ensures that while Stadium 974’s physical presence may be temporary, its legacy will be everlasting. 

The stadium’s clever modular design meant that fewer normal building materials were required than in traditional stadium development, which helped keep construction costs down.

World Cup matches

Stadium 974 will host seven matches during the FIFA World Cup, with six group games and one Round of 16 knockout match.

22 November Group C: Mexico v Poland (1900 local time)

24 November Group H: Portugal v Ghana (1900 local time)

26 November Group D: France v Denmark (1900 local time)

28 November Group G: Brazil v Switzerland (1900 local time)

30 November Group H: Poland v Argentina (2200 local time)

02 December Group G: Serbia v Switzerland (2200 local time)

05 December Round of 16: 1G v 2H (2200 local time)

Stadium 974 will host seven matches during the FIFA World Cup, with six group games and one Round of 16 knockout match.

The 40'000-tournament capacity stadium was unveiled during a digital launch in November 2021 and hosted its first match during the opening day of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™ when the United Arab Emirates played Syria on 30 November 2021.

The first-ever FIFA complaint stadium that can be fully dismantled and re-purposed post-event.

This includes flexibility in the design to rebuild the stadium with the same capacity in a different location or build multiple smaller venues using the same materials.

The stadium received a 5-star rating from the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) for both its design and construction.

The stadium bowl seating avoids the need for air conditioning as it is designed to be naturally ventilated. The overall stadium steel structure can be recycled and reused post-tournament, based on any legacy option that is selected.

The stadium's water efficiency methods ensure it reduces water use by 40% compared to a conventional stadium development. - Africa