2027 Budget: Gov’t to construct 10 multipurpose sports stadia in underserved regions

Government has announced plans to construct 10 new multipurpose sports stadia across underserved regions in 2027 as part of efforts to improve sports infrastructure and grassroots development.

The announcement was made by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson during the presentation of the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday.

According to the Minister, the facilities will have seating capacities ranging from 5,000 to 12,000 and are expected to provide standard sporting environments for communities with limited access to modern sports infrastructure.

"Mr. Speaker, in 2027, Government will advance its sports infrastructure development programme through the construction of 10 new multipurpose sports stadia, with seating capacities ranging from 5,000 to 12,000, in underserved regions," Dr Forson told Parliament.

The proposed facilities are intended to support school and grassroots sports development, structured competitions, talent identification and athlete progression.

Government also expects the stadia to provide suitable environments for training and the development of emerging sporting talents.

The announcement forms part of a broader sports development agenda outlined in the 2027 Budget, which includes the completion of the National Sports Policy, the finalisation of regulations under the Ghana Sports Fund Act, 2025 (Act 1159), and a review of the Sports Act, 2016 (Act 934).

Government has also outlined plans to strengthen school and grassroots sports programmes to expand participation and establish sustainable pathways for athletes.

However, the budget announcement did not specify the regions that will benefit from the proposed projects, the construction timelines or the estimated cost of the 10 facilities.

Further details on the locations, funding arrangements and implementation schedule are expected to be important in assessing the scope of the infrastructure programme.