Elazığ Atatürk Stadium is a multi-purpose

stadium A stadium (: stadiums or stadia) is a place or venue for (mostly) outdoor sports, concerts, or other events and consists of a field or stage completely or partially surrounded by a tiered structure designed to allow spectators to stand or sit ...

located in

Elazığ Elazığ () is a city in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey, and the administrative centre of Elazığ Province and Elazığ District. Founded in and around the former city of Harput, it is located in the uppermost Euphrates valley. The plai ...

Turkey Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a country mainly located in Anatolia in West Asia, with a relatively small part called East Thrace in Southeast Europe. It borders the Black Sea to the north; Georgia (country), Georgia, Armen ...

. The stadium originally opened in 1974, it served as the home ground for the football club

Elazığspor Elazığspor is a Turkish professional football club located in Elazığ and currently competes in the TFF Second League. They play their home games at Elazığ Atatürk Stadium in Elazığ, which has a maximum capacity of 18,423. The club was ...

for many years. The stadium underwent major renovations and was completely rebuilt between 2019 and 2023, featuring a modernized structure that meets contemporary requirements and complies with UEFA standards for hosting international football matches. The stadium, constructed by the

Ministry of Youth and Sports A ministry of sports or ministry of youth and sports is a kind of government ministry found in certain countries with responsibility for the regulation of sports, particularly those participated in by young people. It is led by the minister of s ...

on a 52-decare area in the city center, features a library and multipurpose spaces that accommodate various sports such as weightlifting, billiards, stationary cycling, taekwondo, boxing, wrestling, badminton, air rifle shooting, basketball, and volleyball. Additionally, the complex includes a 2,650-seat indoor sports hall, an administrative building, and open and closed parking areas with a capacity of 480 vehicles. The new stadium was inaugurated in 2023 with a seating capacity of 18,423 spectators. It features upgraded facilities including VIP lounges, press areas, and modern locker rooms, making it suitable for both national and international sports events. The first international match played at the new stadium was a

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game between

and

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on 26 September 2023, which ended in a 2–0 victory for Turkey.

Matches

Turkish Women's National Team

References

Football venues in Turkey Sports venues completed in 1974 Elazığspor {{Turkey-sports-venue-stub

Matches

Turkish Women's National Team

See also

References