Çaykur Didi Stadium

Çaykur Didi Stadium, formerly known as Rize City Stadium, is a football stadium located in the center of Rize and serves as the home ground for Çaykur Rizespor. Its foundation was laid in 2007 and it was completed in 2009, officially opening on 12 August 2009 with a special match between Çaykur Rizespor and Fenerbahçe.

The stadium was initially named New Rize City Stadium, but on 22 August 2015 it was renamed Çaykur Didi Stadium.

It has also hosted matches for international tournaments, including group stage and quarter-final matches of the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Capacity and Features

Çaykur Didi Stadium has a total seating capacity of 15,558. Built to UEFA standards, it features the following amenities:

• 12 private boxes
• 3 press boxes
• 277 VIP seats and 84 press seats
• Digital LED scoreboard
• Advanced lighting system for night matches

Stadium has a hybrid grass pitch measuring 68 by 105 metres, reinforced with SISGrass technology.

Structural Features

Çaykur Didi Stadium is situated along the Black Sea coastal road and features a design that synthesizes modern lines with local and traditional architecture.

The stadium has a seating area of 19,776 m² and the entire complex was constructed on a site covering 56,436 m².

In addition, row includes a parking facility with a capacity of 800 vehicles (250 covered and 550 open), providing convenient access for spectators.

Amenities and Facilities

Çaykur Didi Stadium is a facility designed with advanced sports amenities and spectator comfort in mind:

• Accessible entrances for people with disabilities
• Spacious parking area
• Markets, restaurants and social areas
• Wide stands for families and large groups

The stadium is suitable for both local and international football events and has the capacity to host major tournaments.

Visits and Events

Çaykur Didi Stadium is used not only for football matches but also for sports festivals, concerts and other large-scale events.

Thanks to its proximity to the center of Rize, the stadium is easily accessible to the local population and is regarded as one of Rize’s largest sports complexes.