Rungrado 1st of May Stadium
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The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium occupying an area of 20.7 hectares (51 acres) on Rungra Island, Pyongyang, North Korea. It opened on 1 May 1989, with its first major event being the 13th World Festival of Youth and Students. It is the first largest stadium in the world by seating capacity. The stadium has a seating capacity of 150,000 spectators.[3]
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Full name | The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium Pyongyang |
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Former names | Rungrado May Day Stadium |
Location | Rungra Island, Pyongyang, North Korea |
Coordinates | 39.04963°N 125.77537°E / 39.04963; 125.77537 |
Capacity | 114,000[1] |
Field size | Main pitch – 22,500 m2 (242,000 sq ft) Total floor space – over 207,000 m2 (2,230,000 sq ft) |
Surface | Artificial turf[2] |
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Broke ground | 1985 |
Built | 1986–1989 |
Opened | 1 May 1989 (1989-05-01) |
Tenants | |
North Korea national football team North Korea women's national football team April 25 Sports Club |
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Quick Facts Chosŏn'gŭl, Hancha ...
Rungrado 1st of May Stadium | |
Chosŏn'gŭl | 릉라도 5월1일 경기장 |
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Hancha | |
Revised Romanization | Neungnado 5(o)-wol 1(ir)-il Gyeonggijang |
McCune–Reischauer | Rŭngrado Owŏl Iril Kyŏnggijang |
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