The Sinop City Stadium is located at Bostancılı Neighborhood of Merkez (Central) District in Sinop, northern Turkey, on the coast of Black Sea, around 100 m (330 ft) far from the sea.[3]
The stadium was designed by MVM Mimarlık Mühendislik studio, and built on the site of the 1974-built Dokuzoğlu City Stadium,[4][5] the old municipal stadium, which was demolished in the summer of 2018.[6] The construction began end December 2019,[6][7] and was planned to be completed in July 2021.[6] It was built by the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Streching over an area of 22 daa (22,000 m2),[2][3] the construction cost amounted ₺33m (approx. US$1.2m).[1][7] The stadium has U-shaped stands that surround the running track on the west, north and east sides. Only a high wall remains on the southern curve.[6] The facility features also two multi-purpose indoor arenas.[3] The venue has a seating capacity of around 7,800,[7] and can hold 10,000 spectators.[1][3][7] The stands are fully covered, with folding seats in white or purple, the colors of the local football club, arranged in a mosaic pattern.[6] The running track has a tartan surface. There are four tracks around the perimeter and six on the main running straight. The pitch turf is a hybrid and is equipped with a heating system.[6] The venue is home ground of the football club Sinopspor.[1]
The construction of the stadium was completed late August 2023 except for the lines on the lawn. However, its delivery process required driving piles on the sea side for stabilization purposes due to its proximity to the beach.[7] The satdium officially opened on 27 November 2024 hosting the first football match of Turkish Regional Amateur League between Sinopspor and Geredespor.[2]
