Stadium · Casablanca / Benslimane
Grand Stade Hassan II: project, capacity and 2030 access
What is confirmed about the new Benslimane stadium, what is still under construction and what travellers should wait for before planning a match.
Status on 2 October 2026
Grand Stade Hassan II is under construction in Benslimane province. Moroccan institutional sources state a planned gross capacity of 115,000 seats. Public tenders in 2026 show multiple construction and fit-out packages still active; final World Cup match allocations remain a FIFA decision.
Last reviewed
2 October 2026
Evolving project. Capacity, access and event use must be rechecked as official information is published.
Area
Benslimane Province · Casablanca-Settat
Planned capacity
115,000
Status
Under construction
2030 fixtures
Final allocation not confirmed here
A major project outside central Casablanca
The Casablanca-Settat investment authority presents Grand Stade Hassan II as a major project in Benslimane province, with a planned gross capacity of 115,000 spectators and a wider integrated sports city.
For travellers, location matters: this is not a downtown Casablanca stadium. The real hotel-to-venue journey must be assessed using official event transport plans published closer to 2030.
Construction remains active in 2026
Public procurement notices published in 2026 cover exterior works, building services and seating. The stadium should therefore be treated as a live construction project rather than a venue whose 2030 operation is fully fixed.
The regional investment authority references a construction horizon of 2027, but actual operational milestones must be checked as commissioning progresses.
Rail access is one to watch
2026 rail procurement documents reference station projects associated with Grand Stade Hassan II as part of high-speed rail development. This is relevant for future accessibility, but match-day schedules and passenger flows are not yet final travel information.
Do not book a hotel based on an assumed future connection. Wait for official event transport plans.
Where to stay for a match here
Casablanca is likely to remain a major visitor base because of CMN airport and rail connections. Rabat may also be practical depending on final transport arrangements.
The best neighbourhood may not be the geographically closest one. Direct access to rail or a dedicated shuttle could matter more than saving a few kilometres by road.
Before booking around this stadium
Confirm the match is officially allocated to the venue.
Check the event transport plan.
Compare Casablanca and Rabat as possible bases.
Do not assume taxis can approach the stadium directly.
Use flexible accommodation while logistics remain provisional.
Follow official project sources rather than renderings or rumours.
FAQ
What is the planned capacity of Grand Stade Hassan II?+
Moroccan institutional sources state a planned gross capacity of 115,000.
Is the stadium already finished?+
No. Construction and fit-out procurement remained active through 2026.
Will it host the 2030 final?+
This guide does not treat any final or fixture as allocated without official FIFA confirmation.
Project sources
The project is evolving quickly; prioritise institutional and public-procurement information.