Government has earmarked GH¢600 million for the construction of 10 regional stadia in the 2027 Budget.
The amount is part of GH¢782 million proposed for the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced the proposal in Parliament on Thursday, November 12, 2026, while presenting the Budget Statement and Economic Policy.
“We have allocated GH¢782 million to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to support the development of sport and the people who participate in it,” Dr. Forson stated.
He continued: “We have allocated GH¢600 million within that envelope towards the construction of 10 regional stadia to bring more sporting opportunities within reach.”
The remaining GH¢182 million is proposed for other sports development activities and support for athletes.
According to him, the stadia will bring sporting opportunities closer to communities and support the development of talent across the country.
Out of the 10 stadia, seven will be 5,000 seat multipurpose regional stadiums. They will be built in the Western North, Northeast, Ahafo, Upper East, Upper West, Bono East and Oti regions.
Two will be 10,000 seat multipurpose regional stadiums. They will be built in the Savannah and Bono regions.
One will be a 12,000 seat multipurpose stadium for the Volta Region.
He stressed that the funding is meant to expand access to sport, grow local talent and give every region a fair chance to host major sporting events.
