Rising on the historic grounds of 19 Mayıs Stadium, the New Ankara Stadium is more than a replacement, it’s a reset. Designed by Bahadır Kul Architects, the project blends structural ambition with a more immersive, contemporary matchday experience.
At its core is a fully steel structural system shaped by scale and clarity. Spanning roughly 284 by 276 metres and reaching 67.5 metres high, the stadium is held together by four massive arch trusses. Two of these stretch nearly 285 metres across the pitch, placing them among the longest of their kind in stadium design. Together, they support a striking glazed dome that softens the scale, allowing daylight to filter into what is otherwise a highly engineered enclosure.
But the story here isn’t just about size. The structure has been conceived to disappear where it matters most, keeping sightlines clean, the bowl compact, and the focus firmly on the game. Steel does the heavy lifting, not just for the roof, but across circulation systems, façade framing, and integrated services. It’s a reminder of how structural thinking today is less about support alone and more about enabling experience.
Construction began in 2022, following the demolition of the original stadium, with completion now expected around the 2025–26 season. Around it, the city fabric is also being reworked, opening up public space and improving access.
Designed to meet UEFA’s highest standards, the stadium is expected to host top-tier fixtures, including potential matches for UEFA Euro 2032. In many ways, it captures where stadium design is heading, lighter, more open, and structurally expressive without being overbearing.
