Where is Bunyodkor Stadium in Uzbekistan?

Located in Chilanzar District of Tashkent, on Bunyodkor Avenue. It seats 34,000 spectators, thus becoming the second largest stadium in Uzbekistan after the Pakhtakor Stadium, which seats 35,000 spectators. It is the home arena of the FC Bunyodkor and Uzbekistan national football team .

Who designed the new Bunyodkor Stadium?

After having dismantled the old structure, renowned contractor Max Boegl of Germany started working on the basis for a new 34,000-seat football specific stadium. Its original shape was designed by GMP Architekten, also from Germany. Plans were to develop the ground for Uzbekistani new football superpower, FC Bunyodkor.

What happened to Uzbekistan’s new football superpower Bunyodkor?

Its original shape was designed by GMP Architekten, also from Germany. Plans were to develop the ground for Uzbekistani new football superpower, FC Bunyodkor. However, the new club – associated with president’s daughter and her financial backers Zeromax – soon got in trouble with Zeromax announcing bankruptcy.

What happened to MHSK Stadioni in Uzbekistan?

In 2008 one of the most important venues in Uzbekistan – MHSK Stadioni – was closed for complete rebuilding. After having dismantled the old structure, renowned contractor Max Boegl of Germany started working on the basis for a new 34,000-seat football specific stadium. Its original shape was designed by GMP Architekten, also from Germany.