Köpetdag Stadium

Kopetdag 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. The total area of the facility exceeds 11 hectares.

History

The stadium was built in 1997 by international technical company Mensel JV. The total area of the structure is more than 11 hectares. 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.
In the fall of 2015, the stadium hosted three matches of the Turkmenistan national team during the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign against Guam, India, and Oman, all of which ended in victories for the hosts.
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.