Ali Sami Yen Stadium
Full name	Ali Sami Yen Stadı
Location	Mecidiyeköy
Built	1943-1945 and 1945-1964
Opened	1945 and 1964
Owner	Galatasaray SK
Tenants	Galatasaray SK
Capacity	24,000
Field dimensions	105 x 65 m

Ali Sami Yen Stadı is the home of the football club Galatasaray SK in Istanbul, Turkey. It is named after the founder of the club, Ali Sami Yen. The stadium has a capacity of 22,500 (all-seater) and is situated in the Mecidiyeköy quarter of the Şişli district, at the center of the European side of the city. ÅžiÅŸli is a cosmopolitan district of Ä°stanbul, Turkey where many of Istanbuls Armenians live (In the Kurtulus area). ... Galatasaray SK Logo Galatasaray Spor Kulübü (Galatasaray Sports Club) is a Turkish sports club based in İstanbul which is most famous for its football section. ... Galatasaray SK Logo Galatasaray Spor Kulübü (Galatasaray Sports Club) is a Turkish sports club based in İstanbul which is most famous for its football section. ... Galatasaray SK Logo Galatasaray Spor Kulübü (Galatasaray Sports Club) is a Turkish sports club based in İstanbul which is most famous for its football section. ... Location of Istanbul on the Bosphorus Strait, Turkey Coordinates: , Country Turkey Region Province Istanbul Founded 667 BC as Byzantium Roman/Byzantine period AD 330 as Constantinople Ottoman period 1453 as Constantinople (internationally) and various other names in local languages Turkish Republic period 1923 as Constantinople, officially renamed as Istanbul in... Ali Sami Yen, born in Kandilli, Istanbul, Turkey on March 20, 1886, is best known as the founder of Galatasaray Sports Club. ... ÅžiÅŸli is a cosmopolitan district of Ä°stanbul, Turkey where many of Istanbuls Armenians live (In the Kurtulus area). ...

Galatasaray fans at the stadium

Between 1921 and 1939, Galatasaray and the two other major football clubs of Istanbul, Beşiktaş JK and Fenerbahçe SK, played their matches at the historic Taksim Stadium^[1] on Taksim Square, which was located inside the courtyard of the Ottoman era Taksim Artillery Barracks (Taksim Topçu Kışlası) built by Sultan Abdülmecid I in the 1840s; the surrounding walls of which were transformed into tribunes. Taksim Stadium was demolished in 1939 and was replaced with the present-day Taksim Park (Taksim Gezi Parkı) in the 1940s and 1950s. As a result, the major football teams of Istanbul had to find a new stadium to play their matches. Galatasaray Sports Club decided to build a large, modern stadium, and construction works began in 1943. Due to the difficulties faced during the World War II years, only a small stadium could initially be built, which was opened in 1945. However, construction works continued on the site and the current stadium was completed in 1964. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü (Fenerbahçe Sports Club), commonly known as Fenerbahçe [pronounced fe-nehr-baah-che], is a sports club of Ä°stanbul, Turkey. ... View of Taksim Square from Burger King View of Taksim Park and Levent financial district as seen from the roof bar of The Marmara Hotel on Taksim Square Taksim Square (Turkish: ) situated in the European part of Istanbul, Turkey, is a major shopping, tourist and leisure district famed for its... Motto دولت ابد مدت Devlet-i Ebed-müddet (The Eternal State) Anthem Ottoman imperial anthem Borders in 1683, see: list of territories Capital Söğüt (1299–1326) Bursa (1326–1365) Edirne (1365–1453) Ä°stanbul (1453–1922) Government Monarchy Sultans  - 1281–1326 (first) Osman I  - 1918–22 (last) Mehmed VI Grand Viziers  - 1320... Abdülmecid I (Ottoman Turkish: عبد المجيد اول ‘Abdü’l-MecÄ«d-i evvel) (April 23, 1823 – June 25, 1861) was the 31st sultan of the Ottoman Empire and succeeded his father Mahmud II on July 2, 1839. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000...

Ali Sami Yen Stadium was inaugurated on December 14th, 1964, with a friendly game between Turkey and Bulgaria. Unfortunately, tragedy struck during the opening match: in one of the stands many people fell onto the first floor, which caused numerous injuries, but luckily none of them were fatal. Spotlights were added to the stadium in 1965, and night games began to be played (the lighting system was renovated in 1993). The stadium is made up of 2 identical lateral stands which are covered by a roof: the Numaralı (Numbered) stand, where the TV cameras are located; and the Kapalı (Covered) stand, where the most fanatical team supporters usually view the games. The two other stands, behind the goal gates, are the Yeni Açık (New Open), with 2 tiers, and the Eski Açık (Old Open), with the electronic scoreboard.

In the past, games were played in front of more than 40,000 spectators in this stadium, which is nicknamed "Hell" by Galatasaray's supporters because of its intimidating atmosphere and the enthusiastic support of the fans who often make mass use of torches, smoke, drums, flags and giant posters to create visual grandeur and apply psychological pressure on visiting teams. Ali Sami Yen is important for Galatasaray because it has seen many victories against renowned European football clubs, such as FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, AC Milan, PSV Eindhoven, AS Monaco, Leeds United, Deportivo La Coruna, PSG and many others. Futbol Club Barcelona (Spanish IPA: , Catalan IPA: ), known familiarly as Barça (Spanish IPA: , Catalan IPA: ), is a sports club based in Barcelona, Spain. ... Real Madrid Club de Fútbol is a Spanish sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Madrid. ... AC Milan is an Italian football club. ... PSV redirects here. ... The Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club is a Monegasque football club, founded in 1924. ... Leeds United F.C. is the only professional association football club in Leeds. ... Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña, S.A.D. is a Spanish soccer club. ... PSG is a TLA which may stand for: Pacific Seabird Group Pagan Spirit Gathering Paris Saint-Germain football club Parkinson Study Group Guianese Socialist Party Partei für Soziale Gleichheit Pattern signal generator Pharmaceutical Sciences Group Phrase structure grammar Poodle Support Group Professional Services Group India Programmable signal generator Programmable sound...

The stadium is located in Mecidiyeköy, one of the most crowded quarters of central Istanbul, surrounded by dense urban development. In recent years, numerous proposals have been put forward to demolish the current stadium and build a larger one on the same location, but this is impossible due to the lack of space. ÅžiÅŸli is a cosmopolitan district of Ä°stanbul, Turkey where many of Istanbuls Armenians live (In the Kurtulus area). ... Location of Istanbul on the Bosphorus Strait, Turkey Coordinates: , Country Turkey Region Province Istanbul Founded 667 BC as Byzantium Roman/Byzantine period AD 330 as Constantinople Ottoman period 1453 as Constantinople (internationally) and various other names in local languages Turkish Republic period 1923 as Constantinople, officially renamed as Istanbul in...

The new stadium of Galatasaray S.K. will have a seating capacity for more than 52,000 spectators (Construction End Date: August 2009)

Currently Galatasaray is building a new stadium in the Seyrantepe quarter near Maslak financial district, the name of which has been changed to Aslantepe (Lion Hill) after Galatasaray purchased the ground; Aslan (Lion) being Galatasaray's symbol. The construction works of the new stadium have started at the end of 2007. The new stadium will have a capacity of 52.500, making it the largest private stadium owned by a club in Turkey. It will also feature a mobile pitch and a hydraulic dome at the top which can be closed in case of rain or snow. There are also plans for building a shopping mall and residential units as part of the Aslantepe Project. Skyline of Maslak business district at sunset Maslak is one of the main business districts of Istanbul, Turkey, located in the northern European part of the city. ...

Games and tickets

A portion of the stadium, covering around 7,000 to 8,000 seats, is sold annually in the form of seasonal tickets. Average number of fans per game is around 19,000, while the stadium has a capacity of 22,500.

Stands

The most expensive seats are those of the Numaralı (Numbered) stand. The best atmosphere in the stadium is in the Kapalı (Covered) stand, where the most fanatical fans congregate. For more comfort, the Numaralı (Numbered) stand is the best, but this is also the most expensive one. The stadium's most modern section is the recently rebuilt Eski Açık (Old Open) stand.

Access

Access to Ali Sami Yen is easy, as the stadium is not far from popular tourist locations such as Taksim Square. There is a subway station near the stadium, as well as a bus stop for several lines of the Metropolitan Municipality's bus network. The subway station's name is "Şişli/Mecidiyeköy". View of Taksim Square from Burger King View of Taksim Park and Levent financial district as seen from the roof bar of The Marmara Hotel on Taksim Square Taksim Square (Turkish: ) situated in the European part of Istanbul, Turkey, is a major shopping, tourist and leisure district famed for its... Istanbul Metro has six stations: Taksim (Taksim Square, Istiklal Avenue) Osmanbey Şişli Gayrettepe Levent 4. ...

Fame

Sami Yen is considered as one of the worst stadiums in europe for visiting teams. The stadium is called "Cehennem (Hell)" by the visiting fans. Every match begins with the fans' "Scarf show" during the Warchant. There are always at least two large banners saying "Welcome to Hell."

The New Ali Sami Yen Stadium

Interior view of the new stadium

The New Ali Sami Yen Stadium, also known as Aslantepe (Lion Hill) Stadium, is under construction in Seyrantepe, near Maslak financial district. The stadium's project was introduced to the Turkish press on May 11, 2007.^[2] It will have a fully retractable roof and a seating capacity for 52,000 spectators, excluding the seats of the VIP lounges.^[3] The stadium will also have its own subway station. Construction works are scheduled to be completed in 23 months.^[4] Skyline of Maslak business district at sunset Maslak is one of the main business districts of Istanbul, Turkey, located in the northern European part of the city. ...

References and notes

See also

• Sports in Turkey
• Turkcell Super League
• Istanbul

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External links

• Satellite Photo of Ali Sami Yen Stadium
• http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/middle_east/turkey/marmara/istanbul_ali_sami_yen.shtml World Stadiums entry]
• Video of Galatasaray's new stadium
• Video of Galatasaray's new stadium

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