The Centennial Atatürk Stadium (Turkish: Yüzüncü Yıl Atatürk Stadyumu), branded as Atatürk Spor Kompleksi Matlı Stadyumu for sponsorship reasons, is an association football stadium in Bursa, Turkey. It has a capacity of 43,361 spectators[1] and is home to Bursaspor of the TFF Second League, replacing the Bursa Atatürk Stadium.
Atatürk Spor Kompleksi (UEFA competitions) | |
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 Interactive map of Yüzüncü Yıl Atatürk Stadyumu | |
| Full name | Atatürk Spor Kompleksi Matlı Stadyumu |
|---|---|
| Former names | Timsah Arena (2015–2017) Timsah Park (2017–2021) Bitci Timsah Park (2021–2023) |
| Location | Bursa, Turkey |
| Coordinates | 40°12′39″N 29°00′34″E / 40.21083°N 29.00944°E |
| Owner | Ministry of Youth and Sports |
| Operator | Bursaspor |
| Executive suites | 72 |
| Capacity | 43,361[1] |
| Record attendance | 42,756 (Turkey v. Bulgaria, 15 November 2025)[2] |
| Surface | GrassMaster hybrid grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1 June 2011 |
| Built | 2011–2015 |
| Opened | 21 December 2015 |
| Construction cost | ₺167,809,000 (€55,497,934) |
| Architect | Hasan Sözüneri |
| General contractor | Gintaş İnşaat Taahhüt ve Ticaret A.Ş. |
| Tenants | |
| Bursaspor (2016–present) Turkey national football team (selected matches) | |
The stadium is called the Atatürk Spor Kompleksi in UEFA competitions.[3]
Stadium design
editThe design of the stadium features a large crocodile's head attached to the north end of the ground,[4] which was constructed from white and green polytetrafluoroethylene, green polyvinyl chloride and glass.[5] This is reflected in the stadium's initial name of the Timsah Arena (English: Crocodile Arena).[6]
International football
editThe stadium has been included in various bids by Turkey to host the UEFA European Championship, including the unsuccessful bid for UEFA Euro 2024[7] and the successful bid for UEFA Euro 2032.[8]
Turkey national football team matches
editThe stadium has hosted the Turkish national team. A 2–0 defeat to Croatia during UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying was played at the ground.[9]
The following national team matches were held in the stadium.
| Date | Time (CEST) | Team #1 | Res. | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 March 2023 | 20:45 | Turkey | 0–2 | Croatia | UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying | 37,750 |
| 15 November 2025 | 20:00 | Turkey | 2–0 | Bulgaria | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | 42,756 |
External links
edit- Centennial Atatürk Stadium at StadiumDB.com
References
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- ^ a b "Yüzüncü Yıl Atatürk Stadyumu". Turkish Football Federation.
- ^ "Full Time Report Qualifying round – Turkey v Bulgaria" (PDF). UEFA. 15 November 2025.
- ^ "Türkiye-Bulgaria". UEFA. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ "Turkey: Wedding in a crocodile's mouth, anyone?". StadiumDB.com. 12 June 2017.
- ^ "Bitci Timsah Park (Timsah Arena)". StadiumDB.com. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ "Timsah Arena". The Stadium Guide. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ "stadiums list (p. 50), Turkish Football Federation UEFA EURI 2024 bid brochure". tff.org. 26 April 2018.
- ^ "TFF EURO 2028 ve EURO 2032 adaylık dosyasını UEFA'ya teslim etti". 61saat.com (in Turkish). 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ "Türkiye-Croatia". UEFA. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
