Al-Assad Stadium (Arabic: ملعب الأسد) is a multi-purpose stadium in Latakia, Syria. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 28,000 spectators.[1] The stadium was opened in 1978 and completely renovated in 2004. It is home to Syrian Premier League football clubs Hutteen SC and Tishreen SC.[2]

Al-Assad Stadium

Location	Latakia, Syria
Coordinates	35.52766°N 35.785335°E / 35.52766; 35.785335
Owner	Government of Syria
Operator	General Sports Federation of Syria
Capacity	28,000
Construction
Opened	1978
Renovated	2004
Tenants
Tishreen SC Hutteen SC

The complex includes a nearby Olympic size swimming and diving pools and a hotel.

The stadium was home to the final match of the football competition at the 1987 Mediterranean Games.[3]

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