Takhti Stadium (Ahvaz)

For edifices with similar names, see Takhti Stadium (disambiguation).
Takhti Stadium
ورزشگاه تختی
Full name Takhti Stadium of Ahvaz
Location Ahvaz, Iran
Operator Municipality of Ahvaz
Capacity 15,000 [1]
Surface Grass
Construction
Built 1978
Opened 1984
Renovated 2005, 2012
Tenants

Foolad (2006–2012)
Esteghlal Khuzestan (2012–present)
Esteghlal Ahvaz (1984–present)

The Takhti Stadium of Ahvaz (Persian: ورزشگاه تختی اهواز) is a multi-purpose stadium in Ahvaz, Iran. It is currently used mostly for football and rugby matches. The stadium is able to hold 15,000 people. It is currently home venue of Esteghlal Ahvaz.

History

The stadium was built in 1978, there have been many disputes as to the name of Takhti Stadium. The argument being that it would have been prevalent to have named the stadium after talented players produced by Ahvaz itself.

The stadium had been the home of both Esteghlal Ahvaz and Foolad in past years. Foolad was relegated in 2007, they were as such not allowed to play all the matches in this stadium. In 2013 Foolad permanently moved to a much bigger Ghadir Stadium. The stadium was renovated in summer 2012 and then, Esteghlal Khuzestan purchased its rights with a contract until 2014.[2]

Location

The stadium is 6 km from the center of city of Ahvaz. Takhti Stadium is 1.5 meters (5 ft) below sea level.

References

Coordinates: 31°18′52″N 48°39′54″E / 31.314397°N 48.665008°E / 31.314397; 48.665008


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