Khalifa Sports City Stadium
26°10′29″N 50°32′56″E / 26.17472°N 50.54889°E / 26.17472; 50.54889
Khalifa Sports City Stadium, also known as Isa Town Stadium, is a multi-use stadium in Isa Town, Bahrain. It is currently used mostly for association football. The stadium holds 15,000 people and was opened in 1968. It was last renovated in 2007.[1]
Facilities
The stadium underwent a $24.4 million (9.2 million BHD) renovation in 2007 that incorporated natural grass on the main football pitch and constructing a new main stand that can carry 3,600 spectators. Another multipurpose sport hall was constructed with a capacity for 3,600 spectators. This hall can host handball, badminton, basketball and volleyball matches. An Olympic size swimming wall with a stand for 500 spectators was also built in addition to a 5-metre diving pool. The expansion was designed by Tilke and Partners.[2]
History
The stadium hosted nine games of the 21st Arabian Gulf Cup in 2013.[citation needed]
Notable matches
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23 March 2015 | Bahrain ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | Isa Town, Bahrain |
Stadium: Khalifa Sports City Stadium Attendance: 2,200 Referee: Ali Sabah Adday Al-Qaysi (Iraq) |
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29 March 2022 Friendly | Bahrain ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | Isa Town, Bahrain |
| Stadium: Khalifa Sports City Stadium |
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