[13] The renovation includes a huge 'media facade' with a membrane that will act as a screen for projections, news, commercials, sports updates, current tournament information and matches.

The inauguration of the stadium took place on 18 December 2020, which was Qatar's National Day, and exactly two years before the country hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup final.

[16][17] The Ahmad bin Ali Stadium hosted four matches for the FIFA Arab Cup 2021.

This charity match included many big stars such as Kaká, Eden Hazard, IShowSpeed, Chunkz and many more.

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