A grand world-class stadium with a retractable roof -
Astana Arena Stadium is assigned the role of the most high-tech and large-scale football facility in Central Asia. This majestic object opened on July 3 2009 in the capital of Kazakhstan the city of Astana was designed by the architectural bureau Populous as the national stadium of Kazakhstan.
Originally bearing the name of Kazhymukan Munaitpasov today the complex is the home ground for the national team and FC Astana. Located within walking distance of the Alau Ice Palace Barys Arena Ice Palace and the Qazaqstan Athletics Complex Astana Arena is the epicenter of the country's football life.
The place impresses with its unique construction featuring a retractable roof of 10,000 sq m which allows for holding events in any weather. The interior space with 30,000 seats is designed on the amphitheater principle with a two-level structure: a lower terrace of 16,000 seats and an upper tier of 14,000 seats providing an ideal view of the 105x68 meter field.
Here the energy of the stands meets innovative design creating a unique atmosphere for UEFA Category 4 matches near the Botanical Garden and the Mangilik El Triumphal Arch.
The stadium is a key link in the sports infrastructure of the left bank offering opportunities for concerts and large-scale shows. Thanks to its proximity to Linear Park and Ulytau Alley a visit to the stadium is easy to combine with a walk through the city's modern architectural ensembles.
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How to get there and visit -
Astana Arena Stadium is located at: 48 Turan Avenue left bank of the Esil River Yesil district Astana city Republic of Kazakhstan.
Entrance and parking (1,260 spaces) are available from the Kabanbay Batyr Avenue side.
GPS coordinates: 51°06'29"N 71°24'09"E
You can reach Astana Arena by city buses heading to the Astana Arena or The Square Business Center stops. Routes leading to the complex include: 10, 12, 26, 37, 40, 51, 53, 60, 301, 302, 303, 308, 309.
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History
The history of Astana Arena began with a grand construction costing 182 million dollars. The first kick on the field under the whistle of referee Pierluigi Collina was made by the first president Nursultan Nazarbayev. In 2011 the opening ceremony of the VII Winter Asian Games was held here and later the stadium became a venue for concerts by world stars including Dimash Kudaibergen.
Over the years the arena has hosted world championship qualifiers and European cup matches witnessing the national team's triumphant victories. Despite an incident with the roof in 2020 the stadium remains the country's main football venue. The history of Astana Arena is a chronicle of a young capital's transformation into a significant Eurasian sports center.
Information
Astana Arena is a multifunctional complex with artificial turf equipped with two modern scoreboards and professional lighting. The infrastructure includes VIP boxes press boxes four locker rooms a conference hall for 120 people and a gym. The stadium fully complies with FIFA and UEFA requirements for holding top-level competitions.
In addition to football tournaments in wrestling judo and boxing are regularly held here. Thanks to the roof transformation system which opens in 20 minutes the stadium is a comfortable place for hosting major cultural and sporting events at any time of the year.
Detailed description of the object
A walk through Astana Arena allows you to appreciate the engineering power of the structure: from massive steel constructions to comfortable spectator tiers. Inside the complex everything is thought out for athletes and fans: from modern locker rooms to media zones. Fan shops and food outlets for guests often operate in the stadium foyers.
On match days the stadium turns into a boiling cauldron of emotions colored in team hues. Proximity to the Botanical Garden and Linear Park makes the area around the arena a great place for fans to relax before and after games. The stadium's evening illumination turns it into a futuristic object that looks impressive against the backdrop of the capital's modern skyscrapers.
Architecture
The architectural style of Astana Arena combines elements of high-tech and bionic design. The amphitheater-shaped stadium with a retractable roof makes it one of six such structures in the world. The project implemented by the Populous bureau is harmoniously integrated into the architectural context of the new administrative center becoming a symbol of Kazakhstan's forward-looking aspirations.
Legend and conclusion
There is a legend that the acoustics of Astana Arena are designed to amplify the support of the stands creating a pressure effect for guests. Astana Arena is not just a football field but a symbol of Kazakhstan's sporting dignity. A visit to this stadium is a must for every tourist to see one of the most original buildings of modern times and feel the energy of a stadium that has become a legend.
Interesting attractions nearby:
• Nur Alem Museum of Future Energy;
• Astana Ballet Theatre;
• Gratitude to the Kazakh People Monument;
• Nazarbayev Center;
• Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov Martial Arts Palace.
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