
Will Kaysar Arena receive UEFA Category 4 certification in 2026?
Officials from Kaysar Arena say the new stadium in Kyzylorda fully meets UEFA Category IV requirements and is ready to host top-level international matches. The pitch has already received the highest FIFA QUALITY PRO certification, and a UEFA inspection is scheduled for April–May 2026. The arena, which cost 20.9 billion tenge, opened in October 2025 with the Kazakhstan Cup final. The remaining question is whether the inspection results in formal approval.
Conditions
Resolves “Yes” if by June 30, 2026, UEFA officially grants Category 4 certification to Kaysar Arena, as confirmed by UEFA announcements or Kazakhstan’s sports authorities. Otherwise — No.
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