Yadegar-e Emam Stadium
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For other uses, see Sahand (disambiguation).
Coordinates: 38°1′36″N 46°17′45″E / 38.02667°N 46.29583°E
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| Full name | Yadegar-e-Emam Stadium |
| Former names | Sahand Tabriz Stadium |
| Location | Tabriz, Iran |
| Built | 1989 |
| Opened | 19 January 1996 |
| Renovated | 2006, 2010 |
| Owner | Tabriz Municipality |
| Operator | Tabriz Sazeh |
| Surface | Grass |
| Architect | Mohammad Alvandi |
| Capacity | 80,451 |
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Yadegar-e-Emam Stadium (Sahand) is a multi-purpose stadium in Tabriz, Iran, and is the second largest stadium in Iran. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium was built in 1996 and has a capacity of 80,451 people. Tractor Sazi F.C. play their games at the stadium.[1]
Yadegar-e-Emam Stadium is part of the Tabriz Olympic village.
History
Built
It was built in 1989 and was opened in 19 January 1996 when President Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani officially opened it.
Renovation
In December 2006 5,000 new seats were installed, and a large jumbotron television was added, along with general repairs costing 350 million toman. Its renovation ended in October 2010.
International Matches
| Date | Team #1 | Res. | Team #2 | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 April 1997 |  Iran | 3–0 |  Kenya | Friendly |
References
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