İskenderun 5 Temmuz Stadium, Football stadium in İskenderun, Turkey
İskenderun 5 Temmuz Stadium is a football venue in the port city on the southern coast, featuring a grass pitch and fixed seating for approximately 12,390 spectators. The facility provides standard sports infrastructure for professional and semi-professional football operations in the region.
The stadium opened in 1961 and served as the home ground for local football clubs including Körfez İskenderunspor and İskenderunspor 1967. Over the decades it remained a central venue for football in the city and accommodated additional teams.
The name refers to July 5th, a significant date in Turkish history, reflecting the local connection to national traditions. Supporters from across the region gather here to experience the shared passion for football and local sports culture.
Visitors can purchase tickets both online and at the stadium box office. The venue is accessible and provides parking for attendees arriving by car.
In 2013 the stadium became home to Payas Belediyespor after they advanced to the TFF Third League, requiring improved facilities. This demonstrated the venue's flexibility in supporting teams from different competitive levels.
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