Al-Assad Stadium
Al-Assad Stadium (Arabic: ملعب الأسد) is a multi-purpose stadium in Latakia, Syria. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 28,000 spectators.[1] The stadium was opened in 1978 and completely renovated in 2004. It is home to Syrian Premier League football clubs Hutteen SC and Tishreen SC.
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| Location | Latakia, Syria |
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| Coordinates | 35.52766°N 35.785335°E |
| Owner | Government of Syria |
| Operator | General Sports Federation of Syria |
| Capacity | 28,000 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1978 |
| Renovated | 2004 |
| Tenants | |
| Tishreen SC Tadamon SC | |
The complex includes a nearby Olympic size swimming and diving pools and a hotel.
The stadium was home to the final match of the football competition at the 1987 Mediterranean Games.
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