Shakhtar Stadium

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Shakhtar Stadium
Central Stadium (CS Shakhtar)

Location Donetsk, Ukraine
Global Coordinates 47°59′41″N, 37°47′10″E
Opened September 5, 1936
Renovated 1950, 1966, 1981, 2000
Owner FC Shakhtar Donetsk
Surface Grass
Tenants
FC Metalurh Donetsk
Seats
31,718 (football)
Dimensions
105m by 68m

Shakhtar Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Donetsk, Ukraine. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 31,718 people, and is currently used by FC Metalurh Donetsk and on occasion, Shakhtar Donetsk. The stadium was built in 1936, with the most recent reconstruction in 2000.

A replacement stadium is currently being built and is expected to be completed in 2008.