Arkadag Stadium
Interactive map of Arkadag Stadium Arkadag Stadiony | |
| Location | Arkadag, Turkmenistan |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38°03′36″N 58°04′52″E / 38.0601°N 58.0810°E |
| Owner | Arkadag City Administration |
| Capacity | 10,000[1] |
| Surface | Grass |
| Scoreboard | Yes |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1 July 2023 |
| Tenants | |
| FK Arkadag (2023–present) | |
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]
History
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
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]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Arkadag şäheriniň 10 000 orunlyk stadiony | Türkmenistanyň Bedenterbiýe we sport baradaky döwlet komiteti". sportcom.gov.tm.
- ^ a b "ARKADAG ŞÄHERI". arkadag-shaheri.gov.tm.
- ^ a b "Стадион города Аркадаг на 10 000 мест". sportcom.gov.tm.
- ^ a b "В новом городе Аркадаг состоялся первый футбольный матч". turkmenistan.gov.tm. July 1, 2023.
- ^ "Arkadag FK vs Ahal FK - December 24, 2023 - Türkmenistanyň Kubogy 2023 - Soccer | Global Sports Archive". GSA Website.
- ^ "Arkadag FK vs East Bengal FC - March 12, 2025 - AFC Challenge League 2024/2025 - Soccer | Global Sports Archive". GSA Website.
- ^ "Город Аркадаг впервые примет международный футбольный матч". THP. January 3, 2026.