Rhaga International Stadium
Location | Rhaga, Emmiria |
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Capacity | 42,215 |
Construction | |
Built | 2012-2015 |
Opened | 12 September 2015 |
Tenants | |
Emmiria national football team (2015-present) Rhaga Lions (2015-present) |
Rhaga International Stadium is a football stadium in Rhaga, Emmiria. The stadium was completed in 2015 and served as one of the venues for the 2017 Rhaga World Cup. One of the largest sporting venues in the world, it has a capacity of 62,215, which can be expanded for international events. The stadium is the home venue for the Emmiria national football team, as well as the FFE club Rhaga Lions. The design of the stadium is informed by traditional architectural motifs from the country's central region, drawing inspiration from the 'culturally contextualized modernism' principles of ancient and modern Emmirian architecture. The stadium was constructed using locally produced materials and utilizes energy efficient systems, including extensive solar panels on the roof.