Futbal Tatran Arena


Tatran Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Prešov, Slovakia. Currently, it is used for association football matches and it will be host the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Slovakia. The stadium has been under reconstruction until June 2025. The stadium new capacity should be 6,500 spectators after reconstruction. The stadium old capacity was 5,410 spectators.

Early history

The first playing field was built in 1899. In 1907, the stadium had a capacity of 400 people. During the World War II bombing, the stadium was damaged and burned out. In 1945-47 new tribunes with 4500 seats were built. In 1994, the capacity was increased to 7,900, of which 2,000 were seated. Due to renovation work in 2009 the capacity was then decreased to 5,410.

2017–2025 reconstruction

Between 2017–2025, the current stadium will be replaced by new modern all-sitting arena with capacity of 6,500 spectators. The cost of the reconstruction is €24 million. Slovak Football Association provided €2.4 million of the cost, Sports Fund provided €4.8 million and both, City of Prešov and provided €7.4 million.

Ownership

Tatran Futbal arena is owned by the city of Prešov and.

International matches

Tatran Stadium has hosted one friendly match of the Slovakia national football team.

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