Babil Stadium
Stadium in Iraq
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Babil Stadium (Arabic: ملعب بابل, romanized: Malʿab bābl) is a football stadium that is currently under construction in Babil, Iraq.[3] It will primarily serve as the new home stadium of Babylon SC and Al-Qasim SC. The stadium will cost 116.212 billion IQD, funded entirely by Iraqi government.[4] It is located in the neighborhood of Al Hillah, in Babil Governorate, home to what is left of the ancient city of Babylon. It will seat 32,200 spectators.[5] The stadium was originally scheduled to open in early 2014, but due to financial crises, construction has been put on hold multiple times.[6] As of February 2022, the stadium is yet to be completed.
 Interactive map of Babil Stadium ملعب بابل الدولي | |
| Location | Hillah, Iraq |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32°23′40.3″N 44°27′22.8″E |
| Owner | Ministry of Youth and Sports |
| Capacity | 32,200 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 21 June 2012 |
| Construction cost | 116.212 billion IQD |
| Architect | Javier Garcia Alda[1] |
| Main contractors | TriArena[2] |
Design
The project consists of a sports complex of 225 hectares, containing a football stadium for 32,200 spectators, two training fields, a four star hotel and parking areas.[7] The main football stadium includes cafés, restaurants, changing rooms, VIP areas and spectator boxes. The venue designed by Javier Garcia Alda was initially to have single-tiered stands, but final layout will see it with two tiers.[8] It does not have an athletics track, allowing spectators to enjoy an optimal visual experience.[9] The design of the stadium is an contrast of the latest technologies and the traditional Arabic culture reflected through the combination of functional structures and ornamental patterns which create a new harmony. The design complies with FIFA requirements.[10]