Afula Illit Stadium, Municipal stadium in Afula, Israel.
Afula Illit Stadium is a football ground in the western part of Afula Illit, with 3,000 seats split between a western stand of about 950 and an eastern stand of about 2,000 added in 2013. Above the western stand sits a raised media deck with TV and control rooms, and beneath it a 20-seat VIP balcony called "HaMarpeset". East of the ground is a synthetic training pitch with a 500-seat stand.
The stadium opened on April 24, 2009, with a 2–2 draw between Hapoel Afula and Maccabi Ironi Kfar Kara. It replaced the club's previous ground in the Wolfson neighborhood, which had suffered repeated flooding. In 2013, after Hapoel Afula was promoted to the National League, a new 2,000-seat eastern stand was added and the western stand was renovated.
The venue hosts Hapoel Afula football club, which competes in the country's second division and draws supporters from the surrounding region. Local fans gather here on match days to cheer for their team and create a sense of community.
The venue is accessible for spectators and received modern upgrades in 2013, including improved lighting and a raised media area. Plan to arrive with enough time before match events, as operational activities follow set schedules.
Adjacent to the main pitch is an artificial turf training field with its own stand holding around 500 people. This separate facility supports youth development and provides extra practice space beyond the primary ground.
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