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 second-largest stadium in the world by seating capacity. The stadium has a seating capacity of 114,000 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 | 1986 |
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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