The government of Kazakhstan will finance the initial stage of constructing a new football stadium in Aktobe. 6.5 billion tenge has been allocated from the government reserve for the implementation of the infrastructure project. The new arena is expected to solve the long-standing problem of seat shortage and allow the region to host international matches. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
Location and capacity of the new complex
The new sports complex will be built in the western part of the city on a plot of 25 hectares. The projected capacity of the arena will be up to 35,000 spectators. The infrastructure of the facility is fully designed to meet UEFA fourth-level standards.
Construction plan
The construction plan includes the erection of a five-story sports facility with a total area of more than 80,000 square meters. In addition to the main football field and spectator stands, the complex will include specialized zones for teams, training bases for preparing young athletes, and equipped sectors for media representatives.
Project divided into three stages
The implementation of the project is divided into three stages. The 6.5 billion tenge allocated from the reserve is intended to cover the costs of the first stage of work, which has already started this year. Full completion of construction and commissioning of the facility are planned for September 2028.
Condition of the existing stadium
The current Central Stadium of Aktobe has been in operation since 1975 and is designed for only 13,000 seats. At the same time, attendance analytics for home matches of the local football club show that the number of people wishing to buy tickets for games regularly exceeds the actual capacity of the outdated arena by almost three times.
Demand from Almaty residents
In early September 2026, the public demand of Almaty residents for the construction of a new high-class arena was actively discussed in the information space. Almaty residents drew attention to the infrastructure projects of neighboring countries, demanding the construction of a stadium in Kazakhstan's largest metropolis that would not be inferior in its characteristics and capacity to the Bishkek Arena being built in Kyrgyzstan.