Al-Ittihad Club Stadium

Al-Ittihad Club Stadium
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Full nameAl-Ittihad Club Stadium
LocationJeddah, Saudi Arabia
Coordinates21°32′32.983″N 39°12′44.751″E / 21.54249528°N 39.21243083°E / 21.54249528; 39.21243083
OwnerSaudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF)
OperatorAl-Ittihad
Capacity15,000
SurfaceGrass
Opened1983
Tenants
Al-Ittihad (youth)
Al-Ittihad (women) (2022-present)

Al-Ittihad Club Stadium (Arabic: ملعب نادي الاتحاد), also known as Prince Faisal bin Fahad Stadium, is a football stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.[1]

History

The stadium was built and opened in 1984 and was mainly used by Al-Ittihad as a training ground for friendly matches and youth team games.[2][3][4] In 2018, the venue underwent renovations that included replacing the playing surface, reconditioning the soil for natural grass, and covering 90% of the track with artificial grass. Modern numbered seats featuring the club's emblem were also installed, along with essential technical maintenance for the first time since its construction.[5][6]

In April 2021, Al-Ittihad Club Stadium received the top ranking among Prince Mohammed bin Salman Professional League clubs' stadiums.[7] Since 2022, the stadium has served as Al-Ittihad's women section home stadium.[8]

References

  1. ^ "ملعب الاتحاد.. «نيولوك»" [Al-Ittihad Stadium... "New Look"]. arriyadiyah.com (in Arabic). 13 November 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  2. ^ "30 يناير.. ملعب الاتحاد جاهز" [January 30th... Al-Ittihad Club Stadium is ready.]. arriyadiyah.com (in Arabic). 21 January 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  3. ^ "تتويج بطل كأس الدوري في ملعب الاتحاد" [The league cup champion will be crowned at Al-Ittihad Stadium.]. okaz.com.sa (in Arabic). 30 May 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  4. ^ "اتحاد جدة يستعيد ملعبه بعد إغلاقه للصيانة" [Ittihad Jeddah reclaims its stadium after it was closed for maintenance.]. arabic.sport360.com (in Arabic). 2 August 2013. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  5. ^ "الاتحاد يغير اللون الأصفر" [Ittihad changes the yellow color.]. arriyadiyah.com (in Arabic). 29 March 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  6. ^ "صور... ملعب الاتحاد في ثوبه الجديد: هل يكون بشرة خير لعودة الانتصارات؟" [Photos... Al-Ittihad Stadium in its new attire: Could this be a good omen for a return to victories?]. akhbaar24.com (in Arabic). 13 November 2018. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  7. ^ "ملعب نادي الاتحاد يحصل على التصنيف الأول من بين ملاعب أندية دوري كأس الأمير محمد بن سلمان للمحترفين" [Al-Ittihad Club Stadium receives the highest classification among the stadiums of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Pro League clubs]. makkahnewspaper.com (in Arabic). 12 April 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  8. ^ "لاعبة برشلونة تشهد قمة الدوري السعودي للسيدات" [Barcelona player witnesses the classico of the Saudi Women's League.]. kooora.com (in Arabic). 23 December 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2024. At Al-Ittihad Club Stadium in Jeddah.


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