Metalist Stadium
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| Metalist Stadium | |
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| Oblastnuyi SportKomplex (OSK) Metalist | |
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| Location | Kharkiv, Ukraine |
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| Opened | September 12, 1926 |
| Owner | Metalist Kharkiv |
| Surface | Grass |
| Former names | Tractor Stadium (1926-1940) Dzerzhinets Stadium (1940-1967) |
| Tenants | Metalist Kharkiv FC Kharkiv |
| Capacity | 30,133[1] (football) |
| Field dimensions | 110m by 85m |
Metalist Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Kharkiv, Ukraine. It is currently used mostly for football matches, and is the home of FC Metalist Kharkiv. The stadium holds 30,133 people.
Currently stadium is on reconstruction, as it is a reserve venue for Euro 2012, which will be jointly hosted by Poland and Ukraine. After the reconstruction stadium's capacity is expected to raise to 40 000 spectators, the running tracks will be replaced and a new roof will be installed.
Also, in May 2008, Metalist will be hosting Ukrainian Cup final, which for the first time will be held outside of Ukrainian capital Kyiv.
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