Asito Stadion, formerly the Erve Asito (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɛrvə aːˈsitoː]) and the Polman Stadion, is a multi-use stadium in Almelo, Netherlands. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 12.080 spectators and was built in 1999. It is the official stadium of Eredivisie side Heracles Almelo.
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| Location | Almelo, Netherlands |
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| Owner | Heracles Almelo |
| Capacity | 12,080 |
| Surface | Hybrid grass |
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| Opened | 10 September 1999 |
| Expanded | 2005 2015 |
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| Heracles (1999–present) | |
The stadium was opened on 10 September 1999 followed by the opening match against FC Zwolle. Heracles player Job ten Thije scored the first goal in the Polman Stadium. In 2005 the capacity of the stadium was expanded from 6,900 to 8,500 seats of which 400 are available for the supporters of the visiting team. In 2015 the capacity was expanded to 12,080 seats.[1]
On 1 July 2019, the name of the stadium was changed to Erve Asito as part of a 10-year sponsorship agreement.[2]
Since the 2024-25 season the name is changed to Asito Stadion.
See also
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- ^ Polman Stadion, stadiumguide.com, retrieved 2013-06-07
- ^ "Erve Asito nieuwe naam stadion Heracles Almelo" [Erve Asito new name stadium Heracles Almelo]. Asito.nl. Asito. 1 July 2019. Retrieved 17 March 2020.