21 Kasim Stadyumu
Mardin, Turkey
The 21 Kasım Stadyumu sits in the Artuklu district. Opened in 1975 , it is a working facility for local football. The name itself is a reminder; it commemorates the student protests of November 21, 1969. Mardin BB calls this place home, playing out matches on an artificial pitch that will see changes in the coming months. Plans are underway to replace the current surface with natural grass. The capacity is modest, holding just 5,700 spectators . Recent years have brought visible changes to the structure. The old covered stand was demolished, making way for a reconstructed main stand. The address, Yeni Yol Caddesi, is straightforward, leading visitors to a venue managed by the Mardin Governorate. It does not have its own website, a detail that speaks to its status as a public municipal facility. The stadium is not trying to be anything more than what it is: a home for Mardin BB and a gathering place for the city’s supporters.