Ankara 19 Mayis Stadium
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Ankara 19 Mayis Stadium (Turkish: Ankara 19 Mayıs Stadyumu) is the home ground for Ankara's football clubs: Gençlerbirliği, Ankaragücü and Ankaraspor. It was built in 1936 and is located in 19 Mayis Sports Complex which is located in Ulus. The stadium has a capacity of 19,130 [1].
Ankara Stadium is named after the date May 19, 1919 when Mustafa Kemal Atatürk set foot on land in Samsun to start the national independence movement. Official ceremonies to celebrate the Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports day are being held also in this stadium.
[edit] Stands
There are five stands: Gecekondu, Maraton, Saatli, Kapali and Protokol. Gecekondu, Maraton and Kapali is usually used by the home side supporters. Protokol belongs to high level officials from the home side and the visiting side. Saatli is usually spared for the visiting team's supporters. Gecekondu is the cheapest part of the stadium.
[edit] Access
The stadium can be accessed by car, bus, Metro[2] and Dolmuş [3]. Ulus Metro Station has an exit for the stadium.
[edit] Matches and Tickets
There are two types of tickets for 3 of the clubs playing in this stadium: seasonal and match. Match tickets can be bought via online from biletix[4].
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