Arnar Stadium, Football stadium in Ijevan, Armenia.
Arnar Stadium is an all-seater football ground in Ijevan, the only stadium in the city, with a main pitch and a small adjacent pitch used for training. It was built in 2007 by the Arnar Charitable Fund, directed by businessman Artsruni Ghalumian.
The facility was built in 2007 through funding from the Arnar Charitable Fund, establishing a modern sports venue for the region. Construction of the site reflected an investment in local athletic development and community infrastructure.
The stadium's name comes from the Arnar Charitable Fund, headed by businessman Artsruni Ghalumian, which built it in 2007. Its first competitive match was the 2008 Armenian Independence Cup final, when Ararat Yerevan beat Banants 2-1 after extra time before 2,500 spectators.
Arnar Stadium is an all-seater ground with 2,100 seats, the only stadium in Ijevan, so match days draw the town's football crowd into one venue. The main pitch is accompanied by an adjacent small pitch used for training sessions. Visitors should confirm whether a fixture is scheduled before travelling, since the ground is not in regular use by a local league club.
The 2008 Armenian Independence Cup final, the stadium's first competitive match, drew 2,500 spectators into a ground listed at 2,100 seats; Ararat Yerevan beat Banants 2-1 after extra time.
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