Football Stadiums in Iran

Top 5 biggest football stadiums in Iran by capacity

Stadium name	Capacity	Location	Team	Opened	Playing surface	Notable events
Azadi Stadium	78,116	Tehran	Persepolis, Esteghlal	1971	Grass	1976 AFC Asian Cup Final, Multiple Iran national team matches
Naghsh-e-Jahan Stadium	75,000	Isfahan	Sepahan	2003	Grass	2007 West Asian Games
Yadegar-e-Emam Stadium	66,833	Tabriz	Tractor	1996	Grass	Regular venue for Iran national team matches
Foolad Arena	30,000	Ahvaz	Foolad	2019	Grass	Newest major stadium in Iran
Imam Reza Stadium	27,700	Mashhad	Shahr Khodro	2017	Grass	Built as part of the Imam Reza sports complex

Azadi Stadium, the largest in Iran, was originally called Aryamehr Stadium and was renamed after the Iranian Revolution in 1979.
The Naghsh-e-Jahan Stadium in Isfahan is named after the UNESCO World Heritage site Naqsh-e Jahan Square, reflecting the city’s rich cultural heritage.
Yadegar-e-Emam Stadium in Tabriz is one of the highest-capacity stadiums outside Tehran, showcasing the popularity of football in different regions of Iran.
Foolad Arena, completed in 2019, represents a new generation of Iranian stadiums with modern amenities and design.
Many Iranian stadiums serve as multi-purpose venues, hosting not only football matches but also other sports events and cultural gatherings.