Iconic Stadiums Where College Sports Meet Global Competition

Lisette Marie

July 7, 2025

27. Tehran University Stadium – Tehran, Iran (25,000)

The photograph of the University of Tehran Stadium taken from the top of Milad Tower. The stadium is located in the Amirabad neighborhood. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Iranianson

As Iran’s most prominent academic institution, Tehran University hosts intercollegiate football, athletics, and wrestling championships, drawing competitors from across the Middle East. The stadium is also a common venue for national student games. The cultural significance of university sports in Iran means that student matches often attract thousands of spectators, with football and wrestling at the forefront. Tehran University has also produced some of Iran’s greatest Olympians.

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Iconic Stadiums Where College Sports Meet Global Competition

27. Tehran University Stadium – Tehran, Iran (25,000)

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