The National Gymnastics Arena, designed for 9,000 people,
is located close to the Koroghlu metro station on the Heydar Aliyev highway.
Former President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev developed a program in which gas,
water supply, sanitation and other utilities services were updated.
The construction of the stadium has started on June 6,
2011 with the participation of President Ilham Aliyev, former FIFA and UEFA presidents-
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini respectively.