Imarat Stadium, Sports stadium in Aghdam, Azerbaijan

Imarat Stadium is a football stadium under construction in Aghdam, Azerbaijan, planned to hold around 11,700 spectators when complete. The ground meets UEFA fourth category standards, which allows it to host international matches once finished.

The first stadium on this site was built in 1952 and served as the home ground of Qarabag FK for several decades. It was destroyed in 1993 during military operations and the current project is part of a broader effort to rebuild the city.

The name Imarat is also used by the largest fan group of Qarabag FK, showing how closely the club and its supporters identify with this place. Anyone interested in local football will encounter this name throughout Aghdam.

Construction started in September 2024 and is expected to take several years, so the stadium is not yet open to the public. It is worth following news about the project before planning a trip to this part of Aghdam.

President Ilham Aliyev has said the rebuilt stadium will keep the name Imarat and be restored in its original jidir form, as a horse racing venue. The new ground is planned on a 19.2-hectare plot with 11,700 seats, and its foundation was laid on 19 September 2024.