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Ashdod's New 20,000-Seat Stadium Nears Completion With UEFA Standards
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First reported by Mako · Jul 21, 2026
What happened
Ashdod's new 20,000-seat stadium, built to UEFA standards and costing 430 million shekels, is nearing completion with final works on seating, turf, and lighting underway. The stadium will open by late November and replace the old 11 Stadium, becoming part of a larger sports complex in Lachish Park.
- 01Ashdod's new stadium will seat about 20,000 and meet top UEFA standards.
- 02The 430 million shekel project is managed by Ken Hator and architect Yossi Ben Naim.
- 03Completion is expected by September, with turf installation finishing by November.
- 04The stadium features advanced hybrid grass and a high-tech lighting system.
- 05It replaces the old 11 Stadium, which will be redeveloped into housing.
- 06The stadium is part of a larger sports complex including an arena and Olympic pool.
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