Sports Tourism in Uganda

Sports in Uganda are deeply ingrained in the nation’s culture and provide an exciting avenue for tourism. Whether it’s the exhilarating energy of football, the pride of Uganda’s Olympic athletes, or the thrill of adventure sports, Uganda offers a diverse range of sporting experiences for visitors to explore. With Uganda set to co-host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027, alongside Kenya and Tanzania, sports tourism in the country is expected to reach new heights. This page takes you through Uganda’s most popular sports, major events, and how you can be part of the excitement.

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Sports venues

Uganda will showcase world-class stadiums, including the planned renovation of Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, a key venue for the AFCON 2027 tournament.

Mandela national Stadium

Location (Kampala), Capacity (45,202), Sports (Football, Athletics, Concerts)

Key Events:
  • Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers
  • National Athletics Championships
  • International concerts and cultural events

Kampala Rugby Club

Lugogo

Capacity : 25,000

Key Events:

  • Uganda Premier League matches

  • CAF Champions League

  • Confederation Cup matches

MTN Arena

Kampala

Capacity : 2,000

Key Events:

  • National Basketball League

  • international volleyball matches

  • indoor boxing championships

Kyambogo University Grounds

Kampala

Capacity : 8,000

Key Events:

  • University sports championships

  • local football tournaments

  • track and field events

Jinja Nile Resort Grounds

Jinja

Capacity : 2,500

Key Events:

  • Regional Rugby Competitions

  • dventure sports events

Pece War Memorial Stadium

Jinja

Capacity : 12,000

Key Events:

  • Northern Uganda Football League

  • Regional Athletics Competitions

Mbale Municpal Stadium

Mbale

Capacity : 10,000

Key Events:

  • Regional Football Competitions

  • National Athletics Championships

Olympic Glory: Uganda on the Global Stage

Uganda has a proud history of participation in the Olympic Games, with some of its athletes achieving global recognition. Uganda’s track and field stars have won several medals, with the most recent success coming from Joshua Cheptegei, Jacob Kiplimo and Peruth Chemutai. Their victories have placed Uganda firmly on the world athletics map, and their stories continue to inspire both locals and visitors alike.

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Joshua Cheptegei

Achievements:

  • 2x Current World Record Holder (10,000/5000m)

  • 2x Olympic Champion

  • 3x World Champion

  • 1x Olympic Games Silver Medalist

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Joshua Kiplimo

Achievements:

  • 1x Current World Record Holde

  • 1x Olympic Games Bronze Medalist

  • 1x World Championship Bronze Medalist

  • 2x Commonwealth Games Winner

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Peruth Chemutai

Achievements:

  • 1x Olympic Champion

  • 1x Olympic Games Silver Medalist

  • 2x Top 8 World Championships

  • 1x All-Africa Games Silver Medalist

Other athletic achievements

Basketball

The national basketball team, known as the Silverbacks, has gained recognition in African competitions and is steadily improving on the world stage

Netball

The national basketball team, known as the Silverbacks, has gained recognition in African competitions and is steadily improving on the world stage

Future Prospects:

With the hosting of the AFCON 2027 and other international sporting events, Uganda aims to further elevate its sporting profile and inspire future generations of athletes

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