Teddy Stadium

Teddy Stadium, named after former Jerusalem Mayor Teddy Kollek, is the largest stadium in Israel. It was built in 1991 and inaugurated with an exhibition match between Olympique de Marseille and a joint team of Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Jerusalem players. Since its establishment, it has been considered one of Israel’s leading sports facilities.

The stadium is located in the city’s Sports Quarter, near Pais Arena, and includes approximately 32,000 seats and four stands that serve thousands of fans each week.

 

Smoking is strictly prohibited on the premises!

General Information

1991

Built in 1991 and inaugurated with an exhibition match between Olympique de Marseille and a joint team of Beitar and Hapoel Jerusalem stars.

Sports

Located beneath the eastern stand of Teddy Stadium is a Sports and Martial Arts Center, operated and sponsored by the Ariel Municipal Company and the Jerusalem Municipality’s Sports Department.

Opening Hours:

  • Sunday–Thursday: 06:00–23:00
  • Friday: 07:30 until one hour before Shabbat
  • Saturday night: From the end of Shabbat

The center hosts a variety of sports activities for all ages, with hundreds of participants taking part daily in classes and training sessions in various sports and leisure disciplines for the benefit of Jerusalem residents.

For more information: 02-5456445

31,700

Over the years, the stadium has undergone renovations and upgrades to its infrastructure.

In 2013, a southern stand was added, expanding the stadium’s capacity to 33,000 seats.

This upgrade elevated the stadium to UEFA Category 4.

The stands’ seating was replaced, and modern VIP suites were added to the western stand.

Later renovations included upgraded locker rooms, the installation of smart LED lighting around the field, and—for the first time—the construction of a commercial promenade to serve visitors during matches.

This latest renovation enables Teddy Stadium to meet the strict standards required to host UEFA Champions League group stage games.

Smoking is prohibited on the premises.

  • Wingate Academic College + A.B.C. classrooms
  • Mati Studio – Gym, spinning, aerobics, Pilates, and more
  • Israel Taekwondo Federation
  • Rucola Bar – Snack bar
  • Dance Studios – Ballroom, classical dance, folk dance, Ballet Jerusalem
  • Water Center – Pool, hydrotherapy, therapeutic treatments, swimming lessons
  • Taekwondo & Martial Arts – Achi Yehuda
  • Maccabi Acrobats Jerusalem – Gymnastics club
  • iClimb – Israeli Climbing Center Jerusalem
  • Medis – Sports injury clinic
  • Maccabi Jerusalem Fencing Club
  • Thai boxing, Capoeira, Aikido, Krav Maga, Karate, Hapkido, Kung Fu
  • BarMasters – Strength training
  • A.M.M.
Accessibility

Accessible Stands:

Western, Northern, Eastern, and Southern stands are accessible.

 

Accessible Gates:

South: Gate 4 only

West: Gates 5, 6, 8, 9

North: Gates 10–17

East: Gates 18–21, entrance via Gates 10–17

 

Accessible Restrooms available at Gate 4 and in all Western, Eastern, and Northern stands.

 

Accessible Parking:

West: Standard accessible parking spaces and parking for vehicles with lifts.

East: Standard accessible parking spaces with shuttle service for wheelchair users to the accessible gate.