Franso Hariri Stadium
Franso Hariri Stadium (Kurdish: یاریگای فرانسۆ ھەریری, Yarîgay Franso Herîrî; Arabic: ملعب فرانسوا حريري ) is a multi-purpose stadium in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. It is currently used mostly for football matches by Erbil FC who plays in the Iraqi Premier League. The stadium also has facilities for athletics. The stadium has a capacity of 25,000.[1] It was built on an old airfield in 1956 and was redeveloped in 1992. The stadium was home to the old Brusk club (renamed Al-Shurta Erbil) and was named the Erbil Stadium until 2001. It was renamed the Martyr Franso Hariri Stadium in honor of the assassinated governor Franso Hariri, who supported efforts to renovate the stadium.
 Franso Hariri Stadium in 2013 | |
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| Full name | Franso Hariri Stadium |
|---|---|
| Former names | Erbil Stadium |
| Location | Erbil, Iraq |
| Coordinates | 36°10′21″N 44°00′41″E |
| Capacity | 25,000 |
| Field size | 105 m × 68 m |
| Scoreboard | Yes |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1956 |
| Renovated | 1992 |
| Tenants | |
| Erbil SC | |
In July 2009 Franso Hariri Stadium became Iraq national football team's home venue after the green-light from AFC to host the Iraqi national and clubs teams in Erbil.[2]
Events
- 2019 – West Asian Football Federation Championship[3]
- 2021 – Pope Francis gave mass during his visit.
Notes
- Kurdistan 24:Erbil governor rejects rumors of Franso Hariri Stadium sale
- AFC green-light to Arbil as venue Archived July 19, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- "Region's Erbil all set to host first-ever WAFF matches". kurdistan24.net.