Giant 52,000-seat stadium for the capital: preparations ahead of EURO 2032 reach final stage
Work has reached its final stage at the New Ankara Stadium, the roughly 52,000-seat venue built in place of the old 19 Mayıs Stadium in Ankara. Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak said it would open very soon.
Work on the New Ankara Stadium, built in place of the demolished old 19 Mayıs Stadium in Ankara, has reached its final stage. At the modern venue, which has a capacity of approximately 52,000 spectators, the laying of the pitch and the installation of the seats in the stands have been completed, while landscaping of the surrounding area and the finishing touches continue. Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak, who inspected the facility, said the stadium would open its doors very soon. The new stadium is also planned to be one of the main hubs of EURO 2032, which Türkiye and Italy will co-host.
Stressing that the stadium meets international standards, Minister Bak stated that the venue is equipped to host prestigious events such as the Turkish Super Cup and Turkish Cup finals, as well as matches of the Türkiye men's national team. Noting that the complex would not be limited to football matches alone, Bak said that, with the different sports areas it contains, they were creating a dynamic sports valley that stays alive 365 days a year.
At the stadium, where construction began in June 2022 and which fully meets all of UEFA's requirements, the word "Türkiye" has been spelled out across the stands in red and white seats. While construction of the athletics track in the outdoor area continues, the giant complex, built on a total area of 160,000 square metres, will also serve 15 different sports besides football.