Franso Hariri Stadium, Sports stadium in Erbil, Iraq
The stadium features a grass playing field measuring 105 meters by 68 meters and contains seating arrangements distributed across multiple sections.
Built on a former airfield in 1956, the stadium underwent substantial renovations in 1992 and received its current name in 2001.
During his visit to Iraq in 2021, Pope Francis conducted a mass gathering at this stadium, bringing together different religious communities.
The stadium accommodates 40,000 spectators and functions as the primary venue for both Erbil SC matches and Iraqi national team games.
The facility gained international recognition in 2022 when football stars Roberto Carlos and Patrick Kluivert participated in an exhibition match.
Location: Erbil
Inception: 1956
Official opening: 1992
Capacity: 40000
GPS coordinates: 36.17258,44.01148
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:06
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