Çaykur Rizespor · Rize, Turkey
Rize City Stadium is a soccer venue located in Rize, Turkey, with a seating capacity of 15,558. It is home to Çaykur Rizespor, who compete in Süper Lig. Rize City Stadium is one of 17 venues in Turkey tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 15th among Süper Lig stadiums by capacity.
If you find yourself in the lush, tea-covered hills of Turkey's Black Sea coast, make time to catch a match at the Çaykur Didi Stadium, home to the passionate supporters of Çaykur Rizespor. This modern venue opened its doors in 2009 and quickly became the beating heart of football in Rize, taking over from the older Atatürk Stadium that once served the local club. With seating for just over 15,000 fans, the atmosphere here is intimate yet electric, especially when the home side takes the pitch.
What makes visiting this stadium special isn't just the football itself, but the stunning natural backdrop that surrounds it. Rize is famous throughout Turkey for its tea production, and you'll see those characteristic green plantations stretching across the misty mountainsides beyond the stands. The stadium primarily hosts football matches, though it's equipped for other events as well. Whether you're a die-hard football fan or simply looking to experience local culture at its most vibrant, attending a Rizespor match offers an authentic slice of Black Sea life that few tourists ever discover.
