Turk Telekom Arena facts for kids
| Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi (during UEFA-organised games) | |
Interior view
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| Full name | Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Türk Telekom Arena |
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| Location | Şişli, Istanbul, Turkey |
| Coordinates | 41°6′10.33″N 28°59′25.51″E / 41.1028694°N 28.9904194°E |
| Owner | Galatasaray S.K. |
| Operator | Anschutz Entertainment Group |
| Executive suites | 213 (157 built) (29 u/c) (27 proposed) |
| Capacity | 52,652 (all seater) 70,000 (concerts) |
| Field size | 105m x 68m |
| Surface | Grass |
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| Broke ground | 13 December 2007 |
| Opened | 15 January 2011 |
| Construction cost | $ 250 million |
| Architect | 'asp' architekten Stuttgart |
Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi - Türk Telekom Arena is a new multi-purpose stadium in the Şişli district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is the new home ground for Galatasaray S.K., replacing the old Ali Sami Yen Stadium. The stadium has an all seated capacity of 52,652.
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Dimensions
- Stadium: 195,000 m² - 228m x 190m x 70m
- Playing level: 120 m x 83 m
- Gross grass area: 111 m x 72 m
- Playing field: 105 m x 68 m
Construction
- Total concrete used during stadium construction: 190,000 m³
- Total steel used during stadium construction: 35,000 tonnes
- Total steel used for the roof: 5,500 tonnes
Images for kids
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Exterior of the stadium
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View of the stadium from the southeast stand corner, June 2017
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View of the stadium from the northeast stand corner, June 2017
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Exterior view
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Site preparation (March 2006)
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Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Galatasaray Store
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One of the 198 suites
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Bon Jovi concert on 8 July 2011
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Dressing Room
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Press Room
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VIP Lounge
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Suite
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Galatasaray Store
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Galatasaray Store
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Aslanlı Yol
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Aslantepe Metro Station
See also
In Spanish: Nef Stadium para niños
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