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.[1]
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| Location | Isa Town, Bahrain |
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| Coordinates | 26°10′29″N 50°32′56″E / 26.17472°N 50.54889°E |
| Capacity | 15,000 |
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| Opened | 1968 |
| Renovated | 2007 |
| Construction cost | 24.4 million |
Facilities
editThe 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.[2]
History
editThe stadium hosted nine games of the 21st Arabian Gulf Cup in 2013.[citation needed]
Notable matches
edit| 23 March 2015 | Bahrain  | 0–0 |  Yemen | Isa Town, Bahrain |
| Stadium: Khalifa Sports City Stadium Attendance: 2,200 Referee: Ali Sabah Adday Al-Qaysi (Iraq) |
References
edit- ^ "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.