Azadi Stadium to Reopen on January 2: Mehdi Taj


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Head of the Iran Football Federation Mehdi Taj said that the Azadi Stadium will be ready for reopening on January 2.

Taj said that renovation work is progressing and under close oversight to meet the highest international standards.

“The stadium will reopen on January 2 with a match between Esteghlal and Sepahan in the 2024-25 Iran Professional League,” Taj said.

“In the renovation, infrastructural parts such as mechanical and electrical facilities, and plumbing have been completed. Other parts of the stadium, such as the seats are not yet fully completed,” he added.