Ali Daei Stadium
The Ali Daei Stadium (Persian: ورزشگاه علی دایی) is a 20,000 seater stadium in Ardabil, Iran. The seated capacity may in due course be increased to 30,000. The stadium is part of a much larger sports complex that extends over 40,000 square meters. The stadium's car park has a capacity of 7,000. It's named in honour of Ali Daei, former captain and manager of Iran national football team and FC Bayern Munich , Hertha BSC , Arminia Bielefeld , Al Sadd SC , Al Shabab FC , Saipa F.C. and Saba Battery F C.
| Full name | Ali Daei Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | Ardabil, Iran |
| Owner | Ardabil Municipality |
| Capacity | 20,000 |
| Surface | Artificial turf |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1992 |
| Built | 1992–2000 |
| Opened | 23 May 2008 |
| Architect | Mohammad Ali Rooni |
| Tenants | |
| Shahrdari Ardabil (2008–present) | |
It was opened on 23 May 2008 in memory of the Liberation of Khorramshahr, a friendly match was played between the Iran national football team and Saipa F.C. in front of 20,000 fans who were admitted for free in a 6–0 win for Team Melli. The stadium was designed by architect Mohammad Ali Rooni.