Shakhtar Stadium
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Shakhtar Stadium | |
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Central Stadium (CS Shakhtar) | |
Location | Donetsk, Ukraine |
Coordinates | |
Opened | September 5, 1936 |
Renovated | 1950, 1966, 1981, 2000 |
Owner | FC Shakhtar Donetsk |
Surface | Grass |
Tenants | |
FC Metalurh Donetsk | |
Capacity | |
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.