USM Alger Centre d'entraînement et de formation

USM Alger Centre d'entraînement et de formation

Location	Aïn Benian Algiers
Coordinates	36°48′11″N 02°55′18″E
Owner	USM Alger
Type	Football training ground
Capacity	1,500 (Pitch 1)
Construction
Built	2020
Opened	2022
Construction cost	1,4 billion dinar
Tenants
USM Alger (training) (2022-)

The USM Alger Centre d'entraînement et de formation is the training ground and academy base of Algerian football club USM Alger. The club is located in Ain Benian in the western suburbs of Algiers. The centre covers over 4 hectares (9.9 acres) and includes a natural grass pitch and a synthetic pitch. Its official opening is scheduled for 2020.

History

In July 2011, the club began training center construction. Progress was halted in 2015 due to the priority of improvised housing. The project's lead architect based the design on the plans created by Joan Gamper for FC Barcelona's training center.

On October 13, 2018, the first foundation stone was laid and the start of construction was announced in a ceremony organized by the management of USM Alger; the Algerian Minister of Youth and Sport, Mohamed Hattab; and the Wali of Algiers, Abdelkader Zoukh.

The professional training center of USMA covers over 3 hectares. The site offers two football pitches: one with synthetic turf from the last generation and the other with a natural hybrid grass, which is optimal for intensive use. The center will house administrative, educational and catering facilities, as well as accommodations, an official club shop, and relaxation areas. On July 6, 2020 USM Alger singe a two-year contract with Aïn Benian Hotel and Catering School until the completion of the work of the training center, The contract will allow USM Alger to use the stadium, the swimming pool, the weight room, the hotel, the sports hall, the offices and the recovery and massage room.

Facilities

• Pitch 1: (105 x 68 metres, with a capacity of approximately 1,500 spectators)
• Pitch 2: (50 x 68 metres)
• Pitch 3: (50 x 34 metres)