Dwight Yorke Stadium facts for kids
| Location | Bacolet, Trinidad and Tobago |
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| Owner | Government of Trinidad and Tobago |
| Operator | Ministry of Sports |
| Capacity | 7,500 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Opened | 2001 |
| Tenants | |
| Tobago United 2001 FIFA U-17 World Championship |
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The Dwight Yorke Stadium is a sports stadium located in Bacolet, Tobago, which is part of Trinidad and Tobago. It is named after the famous footballer Dwight Yorke, who used to play for Manchester United. This stadium was built for a big international football event called the 2001 FIFA U-17 World Championship.
About the Dwight Yorke Stadium
The Dwight Yorke Stadium is a modern sports venue. It was opened in 2001. The stadium can hold up to 7,500 people. It is located on the beautiful island of Tobago. The stadium is very close to Scarborough, which is the capital city. It is also only about 25 minutes away from the airport.
What the Stadium is Used For
The stadium is mainly used for football (soccer) games. The local football team, Tobago United, plays their games here. The playing field is 105 metres long and 68 metres wide. This size is standard for professional football matches.
Besides football, the stadium is also used for athletics events. Athletics includes sports like running, jumping, and throwing.
Big Events Hosted
The Dwight Yorke Stadium has hosted several important sports events:
- 2001 FIFA U-17 World Championship: This was a major international football tournament for players under 17 years old. Trinidad and Tobago hosted the event.
- 2005 Carifta Track and Field Championships: This is a big athletics competition for young athletes from Caribbean countries.
- 2010 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Another international football tournament, this time for young women players.
