Al-Assad Stadium

Al-Assad Stadium (Arabic: ملعب الأسد) is a multi-purpose stadium in Latakia, Syria. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 28,000 spectators.[1] The stadium was opened in 1978 and completely renovated in 2004. It is home to Syrian Premier League football clubs Hutteen SC and Tishreen SC.[2] The complex includes a nearby Olympic size swimming and diving pools and a hotel.

Al-Assad Stadium
LocationLatakia, Syria
Coordinates35.5277°N 35.7852°E / 35.5277; 35.7852
OwnerGovernment of Syria
OperatorGeneral Sports Federation of Syria
Capacity28,000
Construction
Opened1978
Renovated2004
Tenants
Tishreen SC
Hutteen SC

The stadium was home to the final match of the football competition at the 1987 Mediterranean Games.[3]

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