title: Marcos Stadium
text: # Marcos Stadium
  
  The Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium, also known as Marcos Stadium, is a football and track stadium in Laoag, Ilocos Norte.
  
  ## History
  
  The site of the present Marcos Stadium was occupied by Mariano Marcos Stadium, an older stadium. The older Marcos Stadium, a 2,000-seater venue, was significantly damaged by Typhoon Mangkhut (Ompong) in 2018. Its roof were blown off and its windows shattered. The old stadium was demolished to make way for the construction of a newer stadium.
  
  The new Marcos Stadium was part of the "Big 3" project under Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos, along with Dap-ayan Food Park, and Provincial Capitol expansion.
  
  The stadium was inaugurated on February 24, 2023 for the Tan-ok Festival.
  
  ## Facilities
  
  The Marcos Stadium was designed by WTA Architecture and Design Studio. It has a seating capacity of 12,000.
  
  