Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium facts for kids
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Former names | Kasımpaşa Stadium |
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Location | Istanbul, Turkey |
Coordinates | 40°59′24″N 29°1′30″E / 40.99000°N 29.02500°E |
Executive suites | 12 |
Capacity | 14,234 |
Field size | 105m x 68m |
Surface | Grass |
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Renovated | 2005 |
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The Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium, also known as Kasımpaşa Stadium, is a sports venue in Istanbul, Turkey. It is mainly used for football games. This stadium is the home ground for the Kasımpaşa S.K. football team. It can hold up to 14,234 people, making it a medium-sized stadium.
About the Stadium
The stadium is located in the Kasımpaşa area of Istanbul. It has a grass playing surface, which is common for football fields. The stadium was renovated in 2005 to make it more modern and suitable for professional games.
Home to Kasımpaşa S.K.
Kasımpaşa S.K. is a professional football club that plays in the top Turkish football league. The Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium is where they play all their home matches. This means fans come here to cheer for their team.
Naming the Stadium
The stadium is named after Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is the current President of Turkey. He was born in Kasımpaşa and played football when he was younger. Naming the stadium after him honors his connection to the area and his past as a football player.