Stadium Name: | Köpetdag stadiony |
Location: | Ashgabat, Turkmenistan |
Broke Ground: | 1995–1997 |
Opened: | 1997 |
Renovated: | 2015 |
Owner: | Ministry of Internal Affairs |
Surface: | Grass |
Tenants: | FC Köpetdag Turkmenistan national football team |
Seating Capacity: | 26,503 |
Record Attendance: | 26,500 (Turkmenistan vs Korea DPR, 14 November 2019)[1] |
Köpetdag Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home for Köpetdag Aşgabat, that currently plays in the Ýokary Liga. The stadium holds 26,503 people and was built in 1997.[2] The total area of the facility exceeds 11 hectares.
The stadium was built in 1997 by international technical company Mensel JV.[3] Since opening, it has served as the home arena of Köpetdag Aşgabat.
In 2015 the stadium underwent radical reconstruction and reopened for the cup match played between Köpetdag and FC Merw.[4]
The stadium now features a natural grass football field. Surrounding it are synthetic rubber running tracks, sectors for long and high jumps, and training areas. The stadium's lighting meets FIFA standards, enabling television broadcasts. The sports complex also includes outdoor courts for team ball games and a training field. [5]