Overview
Education City is set to host several matches as part of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™, welcoming football fans from all around the region. As fans arrive, they will be greeted by our vibrant community, guided through fun activities, and offered a glimpse of life at Qatar Foundation and Education City.
During the period of the tournament, Education City will experience temporary road diversions and adjusted operating hours at select facilities 5 hours before the match starts and 2 hours after it ends. Checkout our page for the latest update.
Accessing Education City During FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™
To help you navigate your way around Education City during the Arab Cup matches, you can view the file below.
Fan Experience
Frequently Asked Questions
To enter and exit Education City during the period of the Arab Cup, please note the following:
Gate 1 will be closed from 28 November to 13 December.
Gates 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 14, and 15 will remain open, but on match days, they will close 5 hours before the match time and reopen 2 hours after the match ends.
Gates 7, 8, and 9 will remain open throughout.
Please note the following parking guidance:
Academyati West Car Park: On match days, Level 2 will be open for drop-off and pick-up and Levels 2 and 3 for staff and student parking. The parking must be evacuated 6 hours before the match time.
Oxygen Park (Northeast underground car park): It will be unavailable to visitors starting midnight of the day before the match.
Mathaf Parking: This parking is part of the red zone; therefore, all staff and visitors can use Portacabin 7 Parking starting 30 November.
All other parking areas in Education City will remain operational but must be evacuated 5 hours before match time.
You can either arrive by metro or park your car and take the Education City Tram.
Arriving by Metro
- Take the Doha Metro – Green Line to Education City Station.
- Follow the signs toward Education City Stadium.
Arriving by Tram
- Park at Lot 4 – Al Shaqab Parking.
- Board the tram from Al Shaqab Stop.
- Get off at Ceremonial Gate Stop.
- Follow staff guidance toward Education City Stadium.
In case of emergency, please contact the QF Control Room at 44540999.
For urgent access requests on match days, please contact the Security Department Control Room at 44541086 or 55564701.