Takhti Stadium

Takhti Stadium is a football venue in Ahvaz with a natural grass pitch and seating capacity for approximately 30,000 spectators. The facility includes standard match facilities and serves as the home ground for the local Esteghlal Ahvaz club.

The facility opened in 1984 and became the first major venue for professional football competitions in the Khuzestan region. Since then it has continued as the main location for athletic events.

The facility is named after Gholamreza Takhti, a celebrated Iranian wrestler from the 1950s, reflecting how the place honors broader national sports heritage beyond football. The name serves as a daily reminder of this figure's legacy when fans and athletes gather in the space.

The venue is accessible by public transport and provides parking areas for visitors. On match days expect larger crowds and allow extra time to enter and find your seat.

The facility has undergone several renovations over the years while preserving specific architectural features that reflect local design traditions. This balance between maintaining original elements and improving functionality defines how the place looks today.

Location: Ahvaz

Inception: 1984

Official opening: 1984

Capacity: 30000

GPS coordinates: 31.31440,48.66501

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:02