{{Short description|Stadium in Turkmenistan}} {{More citations needed|date=November 2024}} {{Infobox venue | name = Arkadag Stadium <br> Arkadag Stadiony | nickname = | image = | caption = | location = [[Arkadag]], [[Turkmenistan]] | coordinates = {{coord|38.0601|58.0810|type:landmark_region:TM|display=inline,title}} | broke_ground = | built = | opened = 1 July 2023 | renovated = | expanded = | closed = | demolished = | owner = Arkadag City Administration | operator = | surface = [[Grass]] | scoreboard = Yes | suites = | record_attendance = | dimensions = | construction_cost = | architect = | services_engineer = | general_contractor = | project_manager = | main_contractors = | former_names = | tenants = [[FK Arkadag]] (2023–present) | seating_capacity = 10,000<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://sportcom.gov.tm/item/2819|title=Arkadag şäheriniň 10 000 orunlyk stadiony | Türkmenistanyň Bedenterbiýe we sport baradaky döwlet komiteti|website=sportcom.gov.tm}}</ref> | website = }}
'''Arkadag Stadium''' ({{langx|tk|Arkadag Stadiony}}) is a [[multi-purpose stadium]] in [[Arkadag]], [[Turkmenistan]]. It primarily serves as the home stadium of [[FK Arkadag]]. The stadium has a capacity of 10,000 spectators.<ref name="auto"/>
== History == The Arkadag Stadiony was constructed between December 2019 and February 2023.<ref name="auto3">{{Cite web|url=https://arkadag-shaheri.gov.tm/en/architecture/46|title=ARKADAG ŞÄHERI|website=arkadag-shaheri.gov.tm}}</ref> Situated at 30 Magtymguly Pyragy Street in the city of Arkadag,<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://sportcom.gov.tm/ru/item/2819|title=Стадион города Аркадаг на 10 000 мест|website=sportcom.gov.tm}}</ref> is a sports facility designed to support the practice of [[weightlifting]], [[table tennis]], [[boxing]], [[archery]], [[sport of athletics|athletics]], and [[association football|football]], offering conditions for training and competition across a wide range of disciplines.<ref name="auto1"/>
On July 1, 2023, the newly built stadium hosted its first football match as the local team Arkadag defeated the reigning champion of Turkmenistan [[Ahal FK]] by 3–0.<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/index.php/ru/post/73712/v-novom-gorode-arkadag-sostoyalsya-pervyj-futbolnyj-match|title=В новом городе Аркадаг состоялся первый футбольный матч|date=July 1, 2023|website=turkmenistan.gov.tm}}</ref> The match, played in front of a full 10,000 crowd, marked the start of a new chapter for Arkadag, with goals scored by [[Begmyrat Baýow]], [[Şanazar Tirkişow]], and [[Orazberdi Myradow]].<ref name="auto2"/> Arkadag Stadium hosted the 2023 [[Turkmenistan Cup]] final.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://globalsportsarchive.com/en/soccer/match/2023-12-24/arkadag-fk-vs-ahal-fk/146962|title=Arkadag FK vs Ahal FK - December 24, 2023 - Türkmenistanyň Kubogy 2023 - Soccer | Global Sports Archive|website=GSA Website}}</ref> The [[AFC Challenge League]] was the first international tournament hosted at the stadium.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://globalsportsarchive.com/en/soccer/match/2025-03-12/arkadag-fk-vs-east-bengal-fc/3565420|title=Arkadag FK vs East Bengal FC - March 12, 2025 - AFC Challenge League 2024/2025 - Soccer | Global Sports Archive|website=GSA Website}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://turkmenistaninfo.gov.tm/ru/news/10570|title=Город Аркадаг впервые примет международный футбольный матч|date=January 3, 2026|website=THP}}</ref>
== Overview == The total area of the complex is 16.98 hectares, with the administrative building covering 36.66 m². The stadium structure stands at a height of 22.10 meters and includes two floors along with a basement level. Designed to accommodate 10,000 spectators, the stadium consists of seven interconnected blocks. The main football field covers an area of 7,844 m², while the total sports field space amounts to 1,057.12 m².<ref name="auto3"/>
== See also == * [[List of football stadiums in Turkmenistan]] * [[Football in Turkmenistan]] * [[Nusaý Stadium]]
== References == {{reflist}}
[[Category:Football venues in Turkmenistan]] [[Category:Sports venues completed in 2023]] [[Category:2023 establishments in Turkmenistan]] [[Category:Ahal Region]] [[Category:Multi-purpose stadiums in Turkmenistan]]