Location | Isa Town, Bahrain |
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Coordinates | 26°10′29″N 50°32′56″E / 26.17472°N 50.54889°E / 26.17472; 50.54889 |
Capacity | 15,000 |
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Opened | 1968 |
Renovated | 2007 |
Construction cost | 24.4 million |
Khalifa Sports City Stadium, also known as Isa Town Stadium, is a multi-use stadium in Isa Town, Bahrain. It is currently used mostly for association football. The stadium holds 15,000 people and was opened in 1968. It was last renovated in 2007.
Facilities
The stadium underwent a $24.4 million (9.2 million BHD) renovation in 2007 that incorporated natural grass on the main football pitch and constructing a new main stand that can carry 3,600 spectators. Another multipurpose sport hall was constructed with a capacity for 3,600 spectators. This hall can host handball, badminton, basketball and volleyball matches. An Olympic size swimming wall with a stand for 500 spectators was also built in addition to a 5-metre diving pool. The expansion was designed by Tilke and Partners.
History
The stadium hosted nine games of the 21st Arabian Gulf Cup in 2013.
Notable matches
Bahrain v Yemen23 March 2015 | Bahrain | 0–0 | Yemen | Isa Town, Bahrain |
Stadium: Khalifa Sports City Stadium Attendance: 2,200 Referee: Ali Sabah Adday Al-Qaysi (Iraq) |
29 March 2022 Friendly | Bahrain | 0–1 | Belarus | Isa Town, Bahrain |
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Stadium: Khalifa Sports City Stadium |
References
- "Khalifa Sports City Stadium". Goalzz.com. Archived from the original on 14 January 2013. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
- "$24.4m Khalifa Sports city ready". www.tradearabia.com. Archived from the original on 27 October 2019. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
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