Since the beginning of the 1973–74 season, Esteghlal has played its home games at the Azadi which has a seating capacity of 78,116, though it is able to hold more people during important matches. Esteghlal set an attendance record for an Asian Club Championship match in 1999 when 125,000 supporters watched their final. The club is owned and supported by the Ministry of Sport and Youth.
Esteghlal is one of the oldest football clubs in capita, and carries a deep history in football. It is one of the most supported and successful clubs in football, having won two AFC Champions League trophies, eight national titles and a record of seven national cups.
