Bornova Aziz Kocaoğlu Stadium

Bornova Aziz Kocaoğlu Stadium is located in the Bornova district of İzmir place. Construction began on 20 April 2014 and it was officially opened on 8 August 2016. Stadium was named after former İzmir Metropolitan Municipality President Aziz Kocaoğlu. One year after its opening its name was changed to Bornova Aziz Kocaoğlu Stadium.

The first official match held at the stadium took place on 1 October 2016 between Göztepe and Elazığspor and ended in a 1-1 draw. The first goal at the stadium was scored by Göztepe player Halil Akbunar in the 12th minute. The first UEFA match was played on 7 September 2016 between Altınordu U19 and Sparta Prague U19, with Altınordu U19 winning 6-2.

Following Göztepe’s promotion to the Süper Lig, Bornova Aziz Kocaoğlu Stadium became the home venue for Göztepe’s home matches in 2017. During this period its capacity was increased to 12,500, but due to high demand many fans were unable to attend matches.

Capacity and Features

The stadium has a total capacity of 9,138 spectators, including 153 VIP seats, 492 business seats, 46 press seats and 72 accessible seats (36+36). The stadium features a natural grass pitch measuring 105 by 68 metres.

Structural Features

The stadium was constructed on a site of 27,000 m² and initially the east and west stands were completed. The south stand was later added as a covered area with a capacity of 1,000 seats. It has been upgraded to meet UEFA Category 3 standards and holds a certification to host international matches.

Facilities and Amenities

The stadium includes parking, commercial areas and accessible facilities. On match days, special shuttle services are arranged from İzmir Metro’s Evka 3 station to facilitate transportation.

Visits and Events

Bornova Aziz Kocaoğlu Stadium hosts not only football matches but also various cultural events and tournaments. This stadium, which hosts home matches for Altınordu and Göztepe, has also been used by other İzmir-based teams during certain periods.