History and description

It is located in the northwestern part of Baku, on the bank of the Absheron River. The stadium has a capacity of 40,000 spectators. The Republic Stadium (also Tofiq Bahramov Stadium), in full Tofiq Bahramov adina Respublika Stadionu and often referred to as Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, is the second largest football stadium of Azerbaijan. It is located in the northwestern part of Baku, on the bank of the Absheron River. The stadium has a capacity of 40,000 spectators. It has a capacity of 45,000. It was constructed to serve as Azerbaijan's national stadium. Construction began in 1939, but World War II delayed works and it took until 1951 for the stadium to open. It has a capacity of 45,000.

The stadium was initially named after Josef Stalin, but it was renamed Lenin Stadium in 1956 and again renamed in 1993 after Tofiq Bahramov following the death of the referee that was one of the linesmen of the contentious 1966 World Cup final.

The stadium underwent an extensive refurbishment in 2012 which included the construction of a new roof over the stands.

The Respublika Stadionu has never belonged to a specific club, but it has been generally used by Qarabag for many of their home games. In 2016, Qarabag opened the much smaller Azersun Arena as their new proper home, but they have continued to use Respublika Stadionu for their high-profile matches including most European matches.

The Respublika Stadion has traditionally been the stadium where the Azerbaijan national team has played most of their home matches, and continues to do so regularly despite the opening of the new Baku Olympic Stadium.

How to get to Tofiq Bahramov Respublika Stadionu

Tofiq Bahramov Republic Stadium is located in central Baku just north of the center at roughly 2.5 kilometers from the main railway station and 4.5 kilometers from the old walled city. The stadium can be reached by subway. Metro station Ganclik lies right next to the stadium. It is on both lines 1 and 2 that cross Baku's city centre.

Address: 10 Fatali Khan Khoyski, Baku

Eat, drink, and sleep near Tofiq Bahramov Respublika Stadionu

Tofiq Bahramov Republic Stadium is located in a dense and busy urban neighbourhood in central Baku. There are plenty of places to eat and drink in the area around the stadium, including multiple food outlets in the Ganjlik Mall that lies next door. There are also a number of restaurants and bars within a short walking distance from the stadium.

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Qarabag Tickets

Tickets for Qarabag matches can be bought at Tofiq Bahramov Respublika Stadionu from a few days before the match. The price may also increase depending on the opponent.

Useful websites

The official website of Qarabagh FK is located at qarabagh.com and provides information about the club including its history, players, and fixtures. The website also features information about the Baku metro which is run by the government of Azerbaijan.