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Plan your visit
Everything you need before arriving at Mandela National Stadium: routes, parking, gates, ticket scanning, accessibility, food and drink, payments, prohibited items and help desk support.
- 8
- Gates
- 2,400
- Parking bays
- Digital
- Entry
- Event-day
- Support
Uganda vs Kenya, today
- Event
- Uganda vs Kenya
- Gates open
- 14:00
- Recommended arrival
- 14:30 or earlier
- Parking
- North & South open 13:00
- Roads
- Phased closure from 13:00
- Entry
- Use the gate on your ticket
- Ticket scanning
- QR / NFC, brightness up
- Help desk
- Gate A
Your journey to the seat
From leaving home to heading out — the practical steps for a calm arrival and exit.
- 01
Before you leave
- Open your digital ticket
- Confirm the gate printed on it
- Check parking and pre-book
- Travel early — roads fill from midday
- 02
Arrival
- Follow steward guidance
- Use the correct gate (A–H)
- Keep your ticket ready on screen
- Accessible drop-off at Gate C
- 03
Entry
- Security and bag check
- QR / NFC scanning at the turnstile
- Move to your section by signage
- 04
Inside the stadium
- Food & drink on every concourse
- Restrooms and water points
- Help desk at Gate A
- Accessibility support from any steward
- 05
Exit
- Follow marked exit routes
- Use designated pickup / drop-off areas
- Keep emergency routes clear
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Getting here
Event dayNamboole, central Kampala
- Matatu and bus routes serve the area
- Stewarded pedestrian crossings on event days
- Ride-hailing drop-off at Gate B
- Share your gate with your driver
Parking
Event day2,400 bays · pre-book or pay on site
- Pre-booked passes scan at the barrier
- On-site: mobile money or cash
- VIP and accessible bays near Gates A and C
- See the full parking guide
Gates & entry
Event dayEight gates, A–H
- Eight gates lettered A–H
- Bag checks at every gate
- Step-free entry at Gates A and C
- Help desk for ticket issues at Gate A
Ticket scanning
Event dayDigital QR / NFC
- Turn your screen brightness up
- Each ticket scans once — duplicates are flagged
- NFC passes tap at the turnstile
- Recover a lost ticket at the Gate A help desk
Accessibility
Event dayStep-free & companion tickets
- Accessible seating in the lower tier
- Companion tickets on request
- Accessible restrooms on every concourse
- Assistance dogs welcome
Food & drink
Event dayConcessions on every concourse
- Card and mobile money accepted
- Family zones are alcohol-free
- Halal and vegetarian options
- Water refill points near each gate
Prohibited items
Event dayCheck before you pack
- No glass or cans
- No outside food or drink
- No large bags
- No professional cameras
Payments
Event dayMobile money · card · QR
- Mobile money across the venue
- Card and POS at concessions
- QR payments where supported
- Receipts available on request
Help desk & safety
Event dayLost & found · stewards · medical
- Help desk and lost property at Gate A
- Medical points at every gate
- Clearly marked emergency routes
- Follow steward instructions at all times
Digital entry only — single use
All tickets are digital (QR / NFC). Each ticket scans once and there is no re-admission, so plan to stay once you're inside. Turn your screen brightness up before the turnstile.
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