Arena Kombëtare (currently known as the Air Albania Stadium for sponsorship reasons) is the national stadium of Albania and home to their international football team.
The stadium opened in 2019 on the site of the former national stadium, the Qemal Stafa Stadium which had stood since 1946 and demolished in 2016. It was was officially opened on the 17th November 2019, hosting a UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier in which France defeated Albania 2-0.
The new stadium has a capacity of 22,500 and features a 112-meter tall tower in one corner, the tallest in Albania. Local clubs FK Partizani Tirana and KF Tirana use the stadium for their high profile matches.
The first ever UEFA Europa Conference League final will be held at the Arena Kombëtare in May 2022.
Tenants: Albania national football team
Opened: 2019
Capacity: 22,500
Address: Sheshi Italia 1, Tiranë 1010, Albania
Tickets at Arena Kombëtare
Albania national football team Tickets
Tickets for Albania international matches are available to purchase through the official website here.
Location & Travel to Arena Kombëtare
Arena Kombëtare is located just 1 kilometre south of the centre of Tirana, the capital city of Albania.
Airport: Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza is the main airport of Albania, located about 11 kilometres northwest of Tirana. It has a number of routes across Europe, such as Istanbul, London, Milan and Rome. There is a bus that runs from the airport to central Tirana every hour, with a journey time of about 30 minutes.
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Walk: Walking to the stadium from central Tirana will take less than 15 minutes by following the Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit from Skanderbeg Square .
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Further Information & Events
Albanian Football Association Official Website
Last Updated on August 11, 2021 by Sports Tourist