Where is Gürsel Aksel Stadium and how many people does it hold?
Gürsel Aksel Stadium, where the Turkey vs Belgium match will be played, is located in the Konak district of İzmir and has a capacity of 23,376 spectators. The stadium is used as the home venue for Göztepe's home matches.
The Turkey national football team will face Belgium in İzmir on Thursday, 12 November, in the evening. The Gürsel Aksel Stadium, where the match will be played, is located in the Konak district of İzmir, on İnönü Avenue in Mehmet Ali Akman Neighborhood. It is a multi-purpose facility with a capacity of 23,376 spectators. The official name of the building is Gürsel Aksel Sports and Healthy Living Center, but due to a sponsorship agreement it is also known as the ISONEM Park Gürsel Aksel Stadium. Built on the same site after the demolition of Göztepe's former stadium and facilities, the stadium's groundbreaking took place on 9 September 2017. The venue opened on 26 January 2020 with a match against Beşiktaş. The stadium is used as the official home ground where Süper Lig club Göztepe plays its home matches. It takes its name from Göztepe's legendary captain, known by the nickname "Koca Kaptan", Gürsel Aksel.
There are also transport options for those who want to reach the stadium. Passengers arriving by the İzmir Metro can get off at Fahrettin Altay station and reach the stadium with a 1-2 minute walk. Those who prefer the tram can choose the AASSM stop on the Konak-Fahrettin Altay line. In addition, bus lines 10, 510, 671, 681, 879, 202 and 950 pass around the stadium. Those arriving by sea can reach the stadium on foot from Üçkuyular Pier.
Source: CNN Turk Spor
Correction (12.11.2026): The stadium is located in the Göztepe district of İzmir. removed.
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