Nairobi City Stadium is a major sports venue located along Jogoo Road in Nairobi’s Eastlands area, close to the Makadara and Shauri Moyo neighbourhoods. The stadium is one of Nairobi’s long-established football venues and occupies a strategic position along one of the city’s busiest public transport corridors.
Its location makes City Stadium accessible by matatu from Nairobi CBD, Buruburu, Umoja, Makadara, Donholm and other parts of Eastlands.
For connections across Nairobi, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database. Travellers arriving in Nairobi from elsewhere in Kenya can also use the Kenya Domestic Flights: Airports, Airstrips & Flight Routes Guide.
Where Is Nairobi City Stadium Located?
Nairobi City Stadium is located along the Jogoo Road corridor, east of Nairobi CBD.
Destination: Nairobi City Stadium
Common name: City Stadium
Area: Eastlands
City: Nairobi
Main transport corridor: Jogoo Road
Nearby areas: Makadara, Shauri Moyo, Maringo and Buruburu
Direction from Nairobi CBD: East
Its position along Jogoo Road gives commuters access to the extensive public transport network connecting Nairobi CBD with Eastlands.
What Is Nairobi City Stadium Used For?
City Stadium is primarily associated with football and has historically been one of Nairobi’s important football grounds.
The venue has hosted league matches, training and other sporting activities.
For commuters, its greatest advantage is location: unlike sports facilities farther from central Nairobi, City Stadium sits directly along a major public transport corridor.
How to Get to City Stadium From Nairobi CBD
From Nairobi CBD, board a matatu or bus travelling along Jogoo Road towards Eastlands.
The general journey is:
Nairobi CBD → Jogoo Road → City Stadium
Tell the conductor that you are travelling to City Stadium before boarding.
Because many Eastlands routes use Jogoo Road, passengers have several possible services depending on the boarding point and operator.
Which Matatu Goes to City Stadium?
Public transport using the Jogoo Road corridor provides access to City Stadium.
Several Metros route guides cover this transport corridor, including Route 10 Nairobi–Maringo–Makadara, Route 58 Nairobi–Buruburu–Jogoo Road and Route 1960 Nairobi–Kayole–Jogoo Road.
Not every vehicle follows exactly the same stopping pattern, so tell the conductor:
“City Stadium.”
For other connections, consult the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database.
Where to Board Matatus to City Stadium in Nairobi CBD
Matatus serving Jogoo Road and Eastlands operate from designated stages within Nairobi CBD.
The appropriate boarding point depends on the route and operator.
Use the Nairobi Bus Stations & Termini: Complete Guide to Matatu Stages and Destinations to identify major CBD boarding points and the destinations they serve.
When boarding, specify that you want to alight at City Stadium along Jogoo Road.
Where to Alight for City Stadium
Ask the conductor to drop you at the most convenient stop for City Stadium.
Because the stadium is a well-known landmark along the Jogoo Road corridor, specifying City Stadium should help the conductor identify the appropriate stop.
Use designated pedestrian crossings and walkways when crossing or moving around Jogoo Road.
Getting to City Stadium From Makadara
Makadara is close to City Stadium and shares the wider Jogoo Road transport network.
Depending on the starting point, commuters can use a short local connection towards the stadium.
The general movement is:
Makadara → Jogoo Road → City Stadium
The Route 10 Nairobi–Maringo–Makadara guide provides additional information about this area.
Getting to City Stadium From Buruburu
From Buruburu, use a Nairobi-bound service travelling along Jogoo Road and ask to alight at City Stadium.
The journey generally follows:
Buruburu → Jogoo Road → City Stadium
The Route 58 Nairobi–Buruburu–Jogoo Road guide provides additional information for this journey.
There is no need to travel into Nairobi CBD and return along Jogoo Road.
Getting to City Stadium From Umoja
Passengers travelling from Umoja can use a Nairobi-bound service operating through the Jogoo Road corridor.
The general journey is:
Umoja → Jogoo Road → City Stadium
For the wider Umoja transport network, see Route 35/60 Nairobi–Umoja–Jogoo Road.
Getting to City Stadium From Kayole
From Kayole, commuters can use a Nairobi-bound service travelling through the wider Jogoo Road corridor.
The journey generally follows:
Kayole → Umoja/Buruburu → Jogoo Road → City Stadium
The Route 1960 Nairobi–Kayole–Jogoo Road guide provides another useful connection.
Getting to City Stadium From Donholm
Passengers travelling from Donholm can connect towards the Jogoo Road corridor and continue towards City Stadium.
The general movement is:
Donholm → Jogoo Road → City Stadium
Depending on the starting point, the Route 34 Nairobi–Donholm–Embakasi guide may also help with the first part of the journey.
Getting to City Stadium From Westlands
From Westlands, commuters can travel towards Nairobi CBD and transfer to an Eastlands-bound service using Jogoo Road.
The straightforward journey is:
Westlands → Nairobi CBD → Jogoo Road → City Stadium
Getting to City Stadium From Thika Road
Passengers travelling from Kasarani, Roysambu, Zimmerman and Githurai can travel towards central Nairobi before connecting to the Jogoo Road corridor.
The general journey is:
Thika Road → Nairobi CBD → Jogoo Road → City Stadium
Getting to City Stadium From Lang’ata
From Lang’ata, commuters can travel towards Nairobi CBD and transfer to an Eastlands-bound service.
The general journey is:
Lang’ata → Nairobi CBD → Jogoo Road → City Stadium
City Stadium and the Jogoo Road Transport Corridor
City Stadium is an important destination within the Metros Jogoo Road commuter network.
The wider corridor connects:
Nairobi CBD → City Stadium → Makadara → Buruburu/Umoja → Kayole and surrounding Eastlands areas
This makes City Stadium particularly accessible for residents of Eastlands.
Passengers travelling from Buruburu, Umoja and Kayole generally do not need to enter Nairobi CBD before reaching the stadium.
Going to City Stadium for a Football Match or Event
Passenger volumes around the stadium can increase when football matches or other events are taking place.
Commuters should allow additional travel time when major events coincide with peak-hour traffic along Jogoo Road.
Temporary traffic arrangements may also affect normal stopping points around the venue.
Any access instructions issued by event organisers or authorities should take priority over normal-day travel arrangements.
Nairobi City Stadium Public Transport Guide
Destination: Nairobi City Stadium
Common name: City Stadium
Area: Eastlands
City: Nairobi
Main corridor: Jogoo Road
Nearby areas: Makadara, Shauri Moyo, Maringo and Buruburu
Relevant routes: Route 10, Route 58 and Route 1960
From Nairobi CBD: Use an appropriate Jogoo Road-bound service
Where to alight: Ask for City Stadium
For additional connections, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database.
More Nairobi Sports and Recreation Venues
Nairobi City Stadium is part of the Nairobi Sports and Recreation Venues database connecting major stadiums, sports facilities, parks, forests and recreational destinations with Nairobi’s public transport network.
Other venues include Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani, Nyayo National Stadium, Ulinzi Sports Complex, RFUEA Ground, Nairobi Club and Ngong Racecourse.
For Nairobi CBD boarding points and termini, use the Nairobi Bus Stations & Termini: Complete Guide to Matatu Stages and Destinations.
Information last verified: September 2026.
