Iran
Azadi Stadium
The Azadi Stadium is Iran's largest stadium. The stadium officially has a capacity of 90 000 people and was built to host the 1974 Asian Games. The stadium is part of the much larger Azadi Sports Complex, and is surrounded by a rowing river, football training pitches, weightlifting complex, swimming facilities and indoor volleyball and futsal courts, among many other amenities. Azadi Stadium is where most of Iran's national football games matches are played. It is also used by Esteghlal FC and Persepolis FC, two major football clubs in Iran. In 2002, the lower level of the stadium had seats installed, the pitch was replanted along with the installation of an underground heating system. In 2004 a large jumbotron television was added, replacing the original scoreboard.
