Al-Jalaa Stadium
Al-Jalaa Stadium (Arabic: ملعب الجلاء) is a multi-use stadium in Damascus, Syria, currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium was able to hold up to 15,000 spectators. However, in 2020, the stadium was converted into an all-seater stadium with a capacity of 10,000 seats.
ملعب الجلاء | |
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| Location | Damascus, Syria |
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| Coordinates | 33°30′07″N 36°15′14″E |
| Owner | Government of Syria |
| Operator | General Sports Federation of Syria |
| Capacity | 10,000 |
| Field size | 105 m × 67 m (344 ft × 220 ft) |
| Surface | Artificial turf (since March 2018) |
| Scoreboard | yes |
| Opened | 1976 |
History
In 1976, the stadium was opened as part of the al-Jalaa Sports Complex, to host the 5th Pan Arab Games of 1976. The complex covers an area of 10 hectares (25 acres). In addition to the football stadium, the complex is also home to an indoor sports arena, outdoor Olympic swimming pool, several outdoor football training pitches and an athletes hotel.[1]
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