Stade 7 Mars

The Stade 7 Mars sits in the Cité Elmatar district of Ben Guerdane. It is a modest ground, opened in 2000. The name itself is a marker of the town’s history, referring to the 2016 Battle of Ben Guerdane. Before that date, it was simply the municipal stadium. The surface is natural grass, and the layout is standard for a African second-tier venue: four stands, no roof over the terracing.

The club US Ben Guerdane plays here. The stadium’s location in the Medenine Governorate means it draws support from a wide, sparse area. The atmosphere is often described as intense, particularly during local derbies. The capacity is debated; some sources say 6,500, others 10,000. It does not matter greatly. The ground feels full when the home side is fighting for survival or promotion.

One notable match took place in 2025, when US Ben Guerdane faced Espérance de Tunis in the Tunisian Cup semi-final. That game highlighted the stadium’s potential for big moments, even if the club rarely reaches that stage. There is no official website for the ground, nor a detailed history beyond the 2016 event. It is a place of practicalities: concrete stands, metal railings, and a pitch that has seen many hard-fought games.

The town itself is close to the Libyan border, and the stadium reflects that position. It is not a tourist destination, but a local institution. The naming after the battle means every match is played under the shadow of that day. The fans carry that memory into the stands. The ground has not been rebuilt since 2000, which means the architecture is unchanged. The stands are tiered, the access points limited. It is not a modern arena, but it is honest.