[4] The stadium was officially inaugurated on 15 February 2013, with the first match being a Qatar Stars League fixture between the home team Lekhwiya and Al Khor.

[3][5] The official capacity is 10,000 people,[6] and the stadium is located within the complex of the Internal Security Forces in the Duhail district of the capital Doha.

The entry process of the spectators is secured through 25 gates around the stadium.

On 5 April 2023, the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium was chosen as one of the eight (then nine) venues for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.

The Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium was chosen as one of the four venues for the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup.