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(Redirected from Eighth Kilometer District Stadium) Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan
Neftçi Arena
Interior view of the stadium
LocationNizami raion, Baku, Azerbaijan
Public transitBaku Metro Neftchilar, Halglar Dostlugu
OwnerNeftçi
Capacity11,000
Record attendance11,000 (Gabala vs Panathinaikos 1–2, 3 August 2017)
11,000 (Neftçi vs Beşiktaş 1–3, 10 August 2023)
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Broke groundApril 30, 2010
OpenedSeptember 14, 2012
Tenants
Neftçi
Azerbaijan national football team

Neftçi Arena is a soccer-specific stadium located in Baku, Azerbaijan. It was opened in 2012 and has a capacity of 11,000 spectators. In 2013 it was renamed to Bakcell Arena. The name of the stadium was changed to Neftçi Arena in August 2023. Neftçi Arena is serving as the home ground of the Azerbaijan Premier League club Neftçi.

The stadium hosted some of the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup matches.

References

  1. "Bakcell Arena (8 km Stadionu) –". Stadiumdb.com. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
  2. ""8 km stadionu" "Neftçi Arena" olur". Apasport.az. p. Azerbaijani. Archived from the original on 13 January 2013. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  3. "Стадион "8-й километр" получил новое название". 1news.az (in Russian). 11 January 2013. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  4. "Neftçi PFK official website". neftchi.az.
  5. "В Баку будут построены новые стадионы - ФОТО". 28 February 2011. Retrieved 10 July 2011.

See also

Azerbaijani Association Football venues
Coat of arms of Baku Baku landmarks
Famous and historic structures
Places of worship
Nature and parks
Entertainment and recreation
Cultural and art
Science and education
Sport venues
Transportation
Squares and streets
Government and
financial institutions
Category:Baku

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