Stade El Menzah


El Menzah Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, located in the north of Tunis, Tunisia.

History

Sporting events

It is built to host the 1967 Mediterranean Games at the same time as the Olympic swimming pool and gymnasium. Since then, it is an integral part of Tunisia's main sports complex. Tunisia's three major football teams, ES Tunis, Club Africain and Stade Tunisien played their games there.
The stadium is completely renovated for the 1994 African Cup of Nations. It has a capacity of 39,858 seats. The VIP section consists of a grandstand and 2 salons that can accommodate 300 people in a "cocktail" configuration. The stadium hosted the matches of Tunisia national football team until the inauguration of the Stade 7 November in Radès in 2001.

Music events

Popstar Michael Jackson performed his first and only concert in Tunisia, at this stadium during his HIStory World Tour on October 7, 1996 in front of 90.000 fans.
Sting performed at the stadium during his Brand New Day Tour on April 28, 2001.
Mariah Carey kicked off The Adventures of Mimi Tour at the stadium on July 22 and 24, 2006.