Inspection at New Ankara Stadium: Work Nears Completion

Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak conducted inspections at the New Ankara Stadium, where construction is nearing completion and which is planned for the 2032 European Football Championship.

Following the demolition of the 19 Mayıs Stadium in Ankara in 2018, construction of the 52,000-seater New Ankara Stadium began at the same location in June 2022, and the indoor grass pitch has been completely finished. In the project built by TOKİ, the installation of red and white seats has been completed, while aesthetic works and the construction of the outdoor athletics track are ongoing.

Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak inspected the stadium, received information from officials about the latest situation, and announced that the stadium is among the venues planned for the 2032 European Football Championship, preparations have reached the final stage, and the opening will take place soon. Built on an area of 166,000 square meters in compliance with UEFA and FIFA criteria, the facility ranks as the third project in the world with the longest steel roof span at 285 meters.