Arkadag Stadium (Turkmen: Arkadag Stadiony) is a multi-purpose stadium in Arkadag, Turkmenistan. It primarily serves as the home stadium of FK Arkadag. The stadium has a capacity of 10,000 spectators.[1]

Arkadag Stadium
Arkadag Stadiony
Map
Interactive map of Arkadag Stadium
Arkadag Stadiony
LocationArkadag, Turkmenistan
Coordinates38°03′36″N 58°04′52″E / 38.0601°N 58.0810°E / 38.0601; 58.0810
OwnerArkadag City Administration
Capacity10,000[1]
SurfaceGrass
ScoreboardYes
Construction
Opened1 July 2023
Tenants
FK Arkadag (2023–present)


History

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The Arkadag Stadiony was constructed between December 2019 and February 2023.[2] Situated at 30 Magtymguly Pyragy Street in the city of Arkadag,[3] is a sports facility designed to support the practice of weightlifting, table tennis, boxing, archery, athletics, and football, offering conditions for training and competition across a wide range of disciplines.[3]

On July 1, 2023, the newly built stadium hosted its first football match as the local team Arkadag defeated the reigning champion of Turkmenistan Ahal FK by 3–0.[4] The match, played in front of a full 10,000 crowd, marked the start of a new chapter for Arkadag, with goals scored by Begmyrat Baýow, Şanazar Tirkişow, and Orazberdi Myradow.[4] Arkadag Stadium hosted the 2023 Turkmenistan Cup final.[5] The AFC Challenge League was the first international tournament hosted at the stadium.[6][7]

Overview

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The total area of the complex is 16.98 hectares, with the administrative building covering 36.66 m². The stadium structure stands at a height of 22.10 meters and includes two floors along with a basement level. Designed to accommodate 10,000 spectators, the stadium consists of seven interconnected blocks. The main football field covers an area of 7,844 m², while the total sports field space amounts to 1,057.12 m².[2]

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