Yud-Alef Stadium, Municipal sports stadium in Ashdod, Israel
Yud-Alef Stadium is a sports facility in Ashdod with a capacity of about 7800 seats distributed across several stands and a VIP section. The playing field measures 105 meters by 68 meters and is accessed through five public gates.
The stadium opened in 1966 and received its name in 1972 to honor eleven Israeli athletes who died at the Munich Olympics. This naming reflects a tragic moment in the country's modern sporting history.
The stadium serves as the main home for MS Ashdod football club supporters and draws fans from across the city. It also functions as a gathering place for community celebrations and events that shape local life.
The stadium is located on Histadrut Street in District A and is easily accessible to visitors. During major matches it can fill quickly, so arriving early and allowing time for parking is advisable.
The facility has undergone major renovations in 1994, 2006, and 2016 that upgraded its infrastructure over the decades. Future plans call for rebuilding it entirely at a new location in northern Ashdod, suggesting this venue may not remain at its current site.
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