Creative Industries and Sport in Rwanda
Venues
| Venue type | Number | Venues |
|---|---|---|
| International stadiums | 3 | Amahoro Stadium (45,000 seats), Kigali Pelé Stadium, Huye Stadium |
| Indoor arena | 1 | BK Arena (10,000) |
| District stadiums | 7 | Rubavu, Nyagatare, Bugesera, Ngoma, Musanze, Muhanga, Gicumbi |
Major events
- Basketball Africa League (BAL): the 2026 final at BK Arena on 31 May, won 90–88 by Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers, reached fans in 214 countries and territories.
- UCI Road World Championships 2025: the world cycling championships were held in Kigali in September 2025.
- Formula 1: on 13 October 2026 Rwanda announced it will host an African Grand Prix on a purpose-built circuit in Bugesera district, about 40 km south of Kigali, expected to join the calendar in the early 2030s.
In 2025 Rwanda hosted 165 conferences and events that brought in USD 94.7 million.
Visit Rwanda sponsorships
Through Visit Rwanda, RDB sponsors major clubs to promote tourism and investment. Its partnerships with Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético de Madrid run to 2028, and those with the LA Clippers and LA Rams to 2030.
The creative economy
Arts, entertainment, domestic and other personal services added RWF 752 billion to GDP in 2025, 3.2% of the total. Music, film, fashion, design and events are small but growing, and big events in Kigali create demand for production, staging, broadcasting and hospitality.
Where investors fit in
- Event production, staging, lighting and broadcast services.
- Sports academies, clubs and training facilities.
- Hotels and venues around the Bugesera circuit and the new airport.
- Film and music studios, content production and distribution.
- Sports and entertainment sponsorship and ticketing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Kigali’s main venues?
The 45,000-seat Amahoro Stadium and the 10,000-seat BK Arena.
Which major events has Rwanda hosted?
The 2025 UCI Road World Championships, the first in Africa, and the Basketball Africa League final in May 2026.
Which clubs does Visit Rwanda sponsor?
Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético de Madrid, to 2028, and the LA Clippers and LA Rams, to 2030.
Is a Formula 1 race planned?
In October 2026 Rwanda announced plans for a Formula 1 African Grand Prix on a new circuit at Bugesera in the early 2030s.
Sources
- Ministry of Sports: Sports infrastructure
- Rwanda Development Board: Strong performance across investment, exports and tourism in 2025
- NBA Communications: Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers crowned 2026 Basketball Africa League champions
- Ministry of Defence: Rwanda to host Formula 1 African Grand Prix in Bugesera
- National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda: GDP national accounts, second quarter of 2026, tables
Figures checked 9 November 2026. Prepared by InvestRwanda.com for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.
