Stade 20 Août 1955
Algiers, Algeria
Formerly: Stade Municipal, Stade d'El Annasser
The Stade 20 Août 1955 sits in the Mohamed Belouizdad district of Algiers. The terraces are packed close to the action, particularly in the main stand.
The ground carries a weight that matches its skyline. It was opened in 1930 during the colonial period, originally known as the Stade Municipal. Over the decades it has been a home for CR Belouizdad, though the club also utilises the Nelson Mandela Stadium. The surface is artificial turf, a modern addition.
The stadium is also defined by what has happened to it. The most severe incident occurred on November 26, 1982, when a section of the roof collapsed during a derby, killing eight people and injuring hundreds. More recently, the venue faced tragedy again in August 2019, when a stampede at a concert and the subsequent collapse of a metal gate led to fatalities.
The architecture remains functional rather than grand. It is a ground that has seen its share of history, both celebrated and tragic, and continues to serve the city's football life.
Who plays here
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CR Belouizdad
149 matches
Recent matches here
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct | CR Belouizdad — Khenchela | |
| 11 Sep | CR Belouizdad — ES Sétif | 1:0 |
| 24 May | CR Belouizdad — Ben Aknoun | 3:1 |
| 20 May | CR Belouizdad — MC Oran | 3:1 |
| 4 May | CR Belouizdad — Khenchela | 3:1 |
| 10 Apr | CR Belouizdad — Zamalek SC | 0:1 |
| 5 Apr | CR Belouizdad — Mostaganem | 7:0 |
| 25 Mar | CR Belouizdad — MC Alger | 0:1 |