Tofiq Bahramov Stadium
Stadium Baku football stadium named after famed match official
In Baku, Tofiq Bahramov Stadium hosts Azerbaijan’s international and club football matches; visitors come for live games, occasional stadium tours and its place in the country’s sporting life.
Tofiq Bahramov Stadium is a major football stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan, used for domestic league matches and national team fixtures. It has a seating capacity of roughly 31,000 and remains one of the city’s principal sports venues.
The stadium offers tiered seating, floodlights and facilities typical of mid-sized national stadiums and is used for club fixtures, cup finals and occasional international qualifiers. Spectators use the stands that encircle the pitch and the venue hosts organized supporter sections during major matches.
The ground was formally renamed in 1993 to commemorate the Azerbaijani linesman Tofiq Bahramov, who became internationally known after the 1966 World Cup. It continues to be used regularly by Azerbaijani clubs and for national team matches, though larger international fixtures have moved to newer stadiums in Baku.
- Capacity: Seating capacity of approximately 31,000, making it one of Baku's main football venues.
- Name: Renamed in 1993 to honor linesman Tofiq Bahramov, noted internationally for his role in the 1966 World Cup final.
Tips for Visiting Tofiq Bahramov Stadium #
- Buy match or event tickets in advance from official sellers and have mobile tickets ready-major fixtures draw large crowds and on-site ticket windows can close early.
- Expect heavier traffic and possible public-transport surges on event days; allow extra travel time and follow official stadium signage to the designated fan entrances to speed entry.
- Arrive at least 30-45 minutes before kick-off for security checks and to avoid last-minute congestion around the stadium access points.
Best Time to Visit Tofiq Bahramov Stadium #
Best times are spring and autumn for comfortable weather on matchdays; expect peak crowds during major fixtures regardless of season.
Weather & Climate near Tofiq Bahramov Stadium #
Tofiq Bahramov Stadium's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 30°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
January
January is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 36 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
