Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea:

 Overview

Sir John Guise Stadium is a major multi-sport and athletics venue in Port Moresby. It forms the centerpiece of the Sir John Guise Sports Precinct, which also includes facilities such as an indoor arena, beach volleyball/hockey courts, and an aquatic centre. The stadium is named after Sir John Guise, the first Governor-General of Papua New Guinea.

 Key Features

  • Location: Wards Strip, Waigani area, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

  • Opened: 1991, originally to host the South Pacific Games.

  • Renovated: 2012–2015 in preparation for the 2015 Pacific Games.

  • Operator/Owner: Papua New Guinea Sports Foundation (PNG Sports Foundation).

  • Surface: Natural grass field with an IAAF-certified athletics track around it.

 Capacity & Facilities

  • Seating Capacity: Around 15,000 spectators after renovation, with upgraded grandstands including areas for officials, media, VIPs and general seating.

  • Facilities include:

    • Athletes’ changing rooms, medical rooms and media center.

    • Broadcast-quality lighting for night events.

    • Electronic scoreboard and PA system.

 Primary Uses & Events

Sir John Guise Stadium is one of the country’s premier sporting venues used for:

  • Football (soccer) — including matches for the Papua New Guinea national team and club fixtures.

  • Athletics and track events thanks to the international standard track.

  • Rugby league and union matches (including Rugby League nines at major competitions).

  • Major international competitions — e.g., hosted all matches of the 2016 OFC Nations Cup and was a venue for the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

  • Ceremonial and cultural events, including the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2015 Pacific Games.

Beyond sports, the stadium is also used for concerts, national celebrations, cultural gatherings, community events and conventions, such as the 50th Independence celebrations in 2025.

 Legacy & Importance

Sir John Guise Stadium is widely regarded as one of Papua New Guinea’s premier sporting infrastructure assets and a central venue for both elite international events and grassroots sport development. It plays a key role in hosting national-team matches, inter-provincial competitions, athletic meets, and holiday or community celebrations.