The stadium was opened on September 28, 2012, with the participation of the first President of the Republic of Uzbekistan — Islam Karimov, as well as fans and spectators.

The grand opening was accompanied by songs by famous Uzbek pop singers, and a friendly match was held between the Tashkent football clubs Bunyodkor and Pakhtakor (3:3).

The first official match at the Bunyodkor Stadium was played on March 26, 2013 between the national teams of Uzbekistan and Lebanon as part of the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification.

On June 11, 2018 by the decision of the executive committee of the Uzbekistan Football Association, the name was changed to "Milliy Stadium."

The stadium has a restaurant and café bars, fast food establishments, toilets, fitness clubs, and other facilities.

The complex also houses a youth football school, a swimming pool and other sports facilities.