Turk Telekom Arena
football stadium of Galatasaray SK
Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi - Türk Telekom Arena is a new multi-purpose stadium in the Şişli district of Istanbul, Turkey. It became the new home ground for Galatasaray S.K. in 2011, replacing the old Ali Sami Yen Stadium. The stadium has an all seated capacity of 52,652.
Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi (during UEFA-organised games) | |
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| Full name | Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Türk Telekom Arena |
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| Location | Şişli, Istanbul, Turkey |
| Coordinates | 41°6′10.33″N 28°59′25.51″E / 41.1028694°N 28.9904194°E |
| Owner | Galatasaray S.K. |
| Operator | Anschutz Entertainment Group |
| Executive suites | 213 (157 built) (29 u/c) (27 proposed) |
| Capacity | 52,652 (all seater) 70,000 (concerts) |
| Field size | 105m x 68m |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Started | 13 December 2007 |
| Opened | 15 January 2011 |
| Construction cost | $ 250 million |
| Architect | 'asp' architekten Stuttgart |
| General contractor | Varyap-Uzunlar |
| Tenants | |
| Galatasaray S.K. | |
Dimensions
change- Stadium: 195,000 m² - 228m x 190m x 70m
- Playing level: 120 m x 83 m
- Gross grass area: 111 m x 72 m
- Playing field: 105 m x 68 m
Construction
change- Total concrete used during stadium construction: 190,000 m³
- Total steel used during stadium construction: 35,000 tonnes
- Total steel used for the roof: 5,500 tonnes