Located in Hoima City in the Bunyoro sub-region, the 22,000-seater stadium is one of Uganda’s flagship facilities developed in preparation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Uganda will co-host alongside Kenya and Tanzania.

The project was implemented by Turkish construction firm M/S Summa under an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) design-and-build contract, with supervision by the Ministry of Works and Transport. Construction commenced on September 1, 2024, and was completed in a record 13 months, ahead of the planned 18-month timeline. The facility has since been handed over to the National Council of Sports (NCS).

Hoima City Stadium occupies a total land area of 16.8 hectares and comprises a 20,000-seat main stadium, a 2,000-seat indoor mini arena, a semi-Olympic swimming pool (25 metres by 12.5 metres), outdoor and stadium pitches measuring 68m by 106m, a running track, two basketball courts, and two volleyball courts.

The complex also includes 839 parking spaces, 13 VIP and VVIP suites including a presidential suite eight elevators, four dressing rooms, a 50-seat press conference room, retail units, and concession facilities. Special provisions were made to ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities across the venue.

During the commissioning ceremony, President Museveni underscored the role of sports infrastructure in youth development, employment creation, national unity, and regional economic growth, noting that facilities such as Hoima City Stadium will contribute to talent development and elevate Uganda’s profile on the international sporting stage.

The official opening was marked by a football match between Kitara FC and Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) FC, with Kitara FC securing a 1–0 victory. Isaac Amutuhaire scored the historic first goal at the stadium in the 24th minute.

At the peak of construction, the project employed 1,067 workers, including 732 Ugandans (69%), alongside Turkish and other international personnel, contributing to skills transfer and local employment.

Hoima City Stadium is expected to host national and international sporting competitions, cultural events, and community activities, while also stimulating tourism and economic activity in the wider Bunyoro region. The commissioning of the facility represents a significant step in Uganda’s broader strategy to modernise sports infrastructure and successfully host continental and global events.