Lokomotyv Stadium (Poltava)

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Lokomotyv Stadium
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LocationPoltava, Ukraine
Coordinates49°34′57″N 34°34′38″E / 49.582430°N 34.577101°E / 49.582430; 34.577101
OwnerFC Poltava
Capacity3,700 (football)
Field size105 m × 68 m (115 yd × 74 yd)
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Opened1937
Renovated2008
Tenants
FC Poltava

Lokomotyv Stadium is a football-only stadium in Poltava, Ukraine, in Podil region of the city. It is currently used for football matches, and is the home of FC Poltava. The stadium's official maximum capacity is 2,500. [1]

History[edit]

Lokomotyv Stadium was built in Poltava in 1937. During the World War II the stadium was completely destroyed. The stadium was rebuilt in 1949.[1]

Reconstruction[edit]

In 2008 the stadium was completely renovated with new plastic seating for 2500 spectators and a commissioned VIP-platform for guests of honor. Reconstruction was financed by the club president Leonid Sobolev.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Стадион [Stadium]. FC Poltava Official website. (in Russian). 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.