Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium, stadium in Sarajevo
The Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium, known as Koševo, is a multi-purpose stadium in Sarajevo's Koševo neighbourhood, built into a local hill. A grass pitch with a reddish-brown running track is ringed by tiered stands, green seating on one side, a tall digital scoreboard opposite, white advertising boards and floodlight masts at the corners, with hills behind.
The stadium opened in 1947 as a symbol of reconstruction after World War II. In 1984, it underwent major renovation and expansion for the Sarajevo Winter Olympics, serving as the venue for the opening ceremony that drew international attention.
The stadium carries the name of Asim Ferhatović Hase, an FK Sarajevo forward honoured by the club's 2004 proposal; the ground is also called Koševo and Olympic Stadium. It has hosted papal Masses: John Paul II on 13 April 1997 before 50,000 people and Francis on 6 June 2015 before 67,000. Concerts by Zdravko Čolić, U2 and Dino Merlin have filled the stands.
The stadium is easily accessible by local public transport and has entrance control systems with electronic gates and ticket scanners. Visitors will find cafes and small shops nearby and should arrive early to avoid long queues during major matches.
The stadium was originally built on a playing field and merges naturally with the surrounding hillside, giving it an unusual characteristic for an urban sports venue. This integration with the terrain creates a special acoustics that fans often notice during important matches.
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