Beşiktaş Park Stadium

History

Beşiktaş Park is located in the Dolmabahçe neighborhood of the Beşiktaş district in Istanbul, on the site of the former İnönü Stadium. Constructed by the initiative of Beşiktaş JK, construction of the new stadium began in October 2013 and lasted three years. It opened its doors on 11 April 2016 with a match between Beşiktaş and Bursaspor. Beşiktaş won the match 3–2, ending a 1065-day wait for fans to return to a home stadium. A special ceremonial opening attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was held on 10 April 2016.

Capacity and Features

Beşiktaş Park is a multi-purpose stadium with a capacity of approximately 42,445 spectators and modern. Designed by Bünyamin Derman and DB Architects, the stadium is known as Türkiye's first environment friendly "green" stadium. Due to its location immediately beside Dolmabahçe Palace, it has faced significant height and depth such as structural constraints. The stadium features 147 suites, 186 press seats, interactive screens, and extensive broadband mobile Wi-Fi connection as part of its modern technological infrastructure.

Structural Features

Due to spatial limitations, the stadium was designed with a capacity of approximately 40,000 spectators. The stands consist of two levels. The lower tier has a gentler incline at 23.4 percent, while the upper tier is designed with a steep angle of 38.7 percent. The iconic open view from the southern side of the old İnönü Stadium has been preserved, maintaining views of the Bosphorus and its Asia shore.

Features and Facilities

A broadband mobile and high-speed Wi-Fi infrastructure has been installed at Beşiktaş Park to provide fans with a unique experience to offer experience. On match days and during other events, real-time information is delivered via digital screens, along with match statistics and promotional content. In addition, the stadium complex has been planned to host not only Beşiktaş JK matches but also concerts, fashion shows, and various entertainment events. The Beşiktaş JK Museum and Kartal Yuvası also serve visitors within the complex.

Visits and Events

The Beşiktaş JK Museum, located within Beşiktaş Park, occupies a two-level area of 1,650 square meters and is recognized as Türkiye's largest sports museum. The museum showcases the club’s history, trophies, memorabilia of unforgettable players, and various interactive exhibits. multimedia technologies are utilized to enhance the experience of Museum visitors. Guided tours are offered on days without matches, and audio guide services are available for international visitors.