Antonis Papadopoulos

Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium

The west side of the stadium
Full name	Στάδιο Αντώνης Παπαδόπουλος (Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium)
Location	Larnaca, Cyprus
Coordinates	34°56′14.72″N 33°37′15.32″E / 34.9374222°N 33.6209222°E / 34.9374222; 33.6209222Coordinates: 34°56′14.72″N 33°37′15.32″E / 34.9374222°N 33.6209222°E / 34.9374222; 33.6209222
Owner	Anorthosis Famagusta
Operator	Anorthosis Famagusta
Capacity	9,391
Surface	Grass
Scoreboard	Yes
Construction
Built	1983–1986
Opened	1986
Renovated	1997, 2006, 2007, 2008
Expanded	1997
Tenants
Anorthosis Famagusta (1986–) Nea Salamina (1987–1991, 2004–2005) Alki Larnaca (2010–2011) Ermis Aradippou (2016–)

Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium (Greek: Γήπεδο 'Αντώνης Παπαδόπουλος') is an all-seater football stadium in the city of Larnaca, Cyprus. The first phase of the stadium was completed in 1986.

The ground is the home of Anorthosis Famagusta; it is currently that of the Cyprus national football team. The ground bears the name of an Anorthosis benefactor. The initial capacity of the ground was about 6,000 but gradually increased during the years to 10,230. After a major recondition in 1997, capacity reduced to 10,230 (all seated). In 2005 the east stand was named the 'Quality Stand' after the club's main sponsor. The Quality Stand is a two-storey affair which holds the newly built VIP boxes (upper storey), press room, dressing rooms, bar, etc.

In 2006, the stadium went through another recondition including the building of VIP boxes in the upper section of west stand, the launching of the automatic ticketing issue and entrance system, and the replacement of the metal front fence with clear plexiglass for security reasons and for maximum field view. Also some other facilities are offered in the west stand such as new restrooms, bar, and fans' shop. After new work on the stadium in 2008, the capacity has increased to 10,230.

Anorthosis and the other Famagusta team, Nea Salamis FC, used to play until 1974 in G.S.E. Stadium in Famagusta. After Anorthosis became a 'refugee team' following the Turkish invasion of Cyprus when Famagusta fell under Turkish occupation, the team played home matches at several stadiums like Dasaki Stadium in Dasaki Achnas, old and new GSZ Stadium in Larnaca and Tsirion Stadium in Limassol.

The ground is approved by UEFA for European games. It has hosted some matches of the Cyprus national football team. In that stadium, Cyprus national team achieved its greatest success against Spain by a score 3–2 in the Euro 2000 qualifiers on 5 September 1998. On 16 May 1992, the stadium hosted the 1992 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship Third position final between Italy and Portugal, where Italy won 1–0.