El Mansoura Stadium is the home ground of El Mansoura SC, the city's professional football club. The stadium holds several thousand spectators and is the main sports venue in the city. Egyptian football is a serious business in the Delta, and Mansoura's club has a loyal following that makes match days a genuine local event.
For visitors with any interest in Egyptian football culture, catching a home game is worth the effort. The atmosphere is lively and the ticket prices are low. Matches are announced locally and through the Egyptian Football Association schedule; the season runs from August through May with a mid-season break. The stadium is a straightforward taxi ride from the city centre.