Hrazdan Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Hrazdan Gorge, Yerevan, Armenia, at 4/1 Hrazdan Gorge. Its scale and history make it a notable venue in the city; check event arrangements before setting out, since access depends on the occasion.
- Location: Hrazdan Gorge, Yerevan
- Known for: football matches, Armenian Cup finals and major ceremonies
- Planning: confirm event and access details with the relevant official source before you go
About Hrazdan Stadium
Hrazdan Stadium is a historical building in Hrazdan Gorge, built between 1968 and 1970. Architects Koryun Hakobyan and Gurgen Musheghyan designed it, with Eduard Tosunyan as structural engineer.
The stadium was ready in November 1970. Its opening ceremony was held on 29 November that year after the planned ceremony had been postponed because of heavy snow; a separate official opening took place on 19 May 1971. That day, Ararat Yerevan beat Kairat Almaty 3–0 in the first official football match, in front of 78,000 spectators.
The stadium measures 260 × 180 metres, and its playing field is 114 × 69 metres. After renovation works in 2008, it became an all-seater venue. Its capacity was reported as up to 70,000 before reconstruction and 54,208 afterward.
How do you get to Hrazdan Stadium from the hotel area?
The Yerevan tourism site gives the stadium’s address as 4/1 Hrazdan Gorge. Use that address when arranging your route, and check local transport options for your event day.
Yerevan Municipality lists the city’s metro, electric transport, buses and YerevanTrans among its passenger-transport operators. The guide to using the Yerevan metro can help you understand that option.
Events, tickets and stadium access
Hrazdan Stadium has hosted football and large public events, but ticketing and access arrangements depend on the event. Check the official site before you go for current event information and entry requirements.
The stadium served as the Armenian national team’s home ground until 1999 and has hosted occasional international matches since then. It also hosted the opening ceremony of the Pan-Armenian Games in 2003 and Armenian Cup finals on many occasions. These past uses provide context, but do not indicate what is scheduled now.
Parking and arrival planning
Hrazdan Stadium is about 2.3 km from Inga Hotel Yerevan, roughly a 13-minute drive. The hotel offers rooms for your stay in Yerevan.
For ticket collection, entry times or restrictions, rely on the information issued for your specific event. Those details can vary, so verify them before leaving for the stadium.
Nearby sights to combine with a visit
Hrazdan Gorge is the natural setting for the stadium, so you can pair a visit with time in the surrounding area if your schedule allows. Tsitsernakaberd and the 1915 Genocide Memorial are also Yerevan landmarks; a one-day Yerevan route from the hotel area includes city sightseeing context.
FAQs
Where is Hrazdan Stadium?
It is in Hrazdan Gorge, Yerevan, Armenia. The Yerevan tourism site gives its address as 4/1 Hrazdan Gorge.
When did Hrazdan Stadium open?
The first official football match and a separate official opening took place on 19 May 1971. The stadium had been ready in November 1970, when an opening ceremony was also held.
What events has Hrazdan Stadium hosted?
It has hosted football matches, Armenian Cup finals and the opening ceremony of the Pan-Armenian Games in 2003. It has also hosted occasional international matches since it stopped serving as the national team’s home ground in 1999.