The stadium holds 15,800[2] all-seater and was built in 1973 and re-built in 2010.

The stadium is currently used mostly for football matches, and is the home ground of Balıkesirspor.

Turkey national under-21 football team also played games at this stadium.

It is also the venue for the celebrations of national days and public concerts.

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