Sports are a massive part of the cultural fabric in Tehran Province, with passions running highest for football and traditional wrestling.
* **Football:** Tehran is home to the two giants of Iranian football, Persepolis FC and Esteghlal FC. The intense rivalry between them is known as the Tehran Derby, played at the monumental Azadi Stadium, which has a capacity of nearly 80,000 spectators. * **Wrestling:** Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling are considered the national sports, with numerous clubs (Pahlavani) producing Olympic medalists across the province. * **Facilities:** The Azadi Sport Complex is the largest in Iran, featuring the main football stadium, a velodrome, an indoor arena, and a rowing lake. The Shiroudi Stadium in central Tehran is another historic multi-purpose venue.
