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| Address | Antananarivo Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 18°54′S 47°30′E / 18.900°S 47.500°E |
| Owner | Madagascan Rugby Federation |
| Capacity | 20,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 15 December 2012 |
Stade Makis is a stadium located in Antananarivo, Madagascar used for rugby union matches.
The stadium is located on a four-hectare plot in the western part of Antananarivo, four kilometers from the city center. It seats 20,000 people and includes locker rooms, a gym, and parking for 150 vehicles. It is also the headquarters of the Madagascan Rugby Federation.[1][2][3]
On 15 December 2012, the stadium was officially opened by the President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina,[4] who also laid the cornerstone a few months earlier.[5][6]
Some top-flight rugby union clubs from Madagascar sometimes play at the Stade Makis in front of capacity crowds of 20,000.[7]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Brand new stadium opens in Madagascar". irb.com.
- ↑ "A new rugby stadium in Antananarivo". confederation-africaine-rugby.com.
- ↑ "Stade Makis rugby stadium unveiled in Madagascar". designcurial.com.
- ↑ "Stade Makis de Madagascar : Toutes les photos en cinq albums". madagate.com (in French).
- ↑ "Cérémonie officielle de pose de première pierre du Stade « MAKIS » à Andohatapenaka". tananews.com (in French).
- ↑ "Madagascar: Rugby - Début de chantier pour le stade makis". fr.allafrica.com (in French).
- ↑ Howell, Andy (2020-01-21). "The story behind the striking pictures that stunned rugby fans this week". Wales Online. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
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