Boris Paichadze Stadium facts for kids
| Dinamo Arena | |
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| Former names | Lenin Dinamo Stadium (1976-1990) Boris Paichadze National Stadium (1995-2011) |
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| Location | Tbilisi, Georgia |
| Coordinates | 41°43′22.83″N 44°47′23.14″E / 41.7230083°N 44.7897611°E |
| Owner | Dinamo Tbilisi |
| Executive suites | 52 |
| Capacity | 54,549 |
| Record attendance | 110,000 (Dinamo Tbilisi - Liverpool 3-0, 3 October 1979, Georgia-Germany 0-2, 29 March 1995) |
| Field size | 105 m × 68 m (344 ft × 223 ft) |
| Surface | Astro turf |
| Scoreboard | Yes |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1976 |
| Renovated | 2006 |
| Architect | Archil Kurdiani, Gia Kurdiani |
| Structural engineer | Shalva Gazashvili |
| Tenants | |
| Georgia national rugby union team Georgia national football team FC Dinamo Tbilisi |
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The Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena is a famous stadium located in Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia. It was built in 1976 and is a very important place for sports in the country. This stadium is the home ground for FC Dinamo Tbilisi, a popular football club, and also for the Georgia national football team. It is used for both football and rugby matches. The stadium can hold over 54,000 people, making it one of the largest sports venues in the region.
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History of Dinamo Arena
The stadium has had a few different names since it was built. When it first opened in 1976, it was known as the Lenin Dinamo Stadium. This name was used until 1990. Later, from 1995 to 2011, it was called the Boris Paichadze National Stadium. It was named after Boris Paichadze, a legendary Georgian football player. The stadium was renovated in 2006 to make it more modern and comfortable for fans and players.
Who Designed the Stadium?
The stadium was designed by two architects, Archil Kurdiani and Gia Kurdiani. They worked together to create this large and impressive sports venue. Shalva Gazashvili was the structural engineer, making sure the building was strong and safe.
What Happens at Dinamo Arena?
The Dinamo Arena is a busy place for sports. It hosts many exciting football and rugby games.
Home Teams
- FC Dinamo Tbilisi: This is one of Georgia's most famous football clubs. They play their home matches here.
- Georgia national football team: The national team plays important international football games at this stadium.
- Georgia national rugby union team: The national rugby team also uses the arena for their matches.
Record Crowds
The stadium has seen some huge crowds over the years. The biggest attendance ever recorded was 110,000 people! This happened twice:
- When Dinamo Tbilisi played against Liverpool on October 3, 1979, and won 3-0.
- When Georgia played against Germany on March 29, 1995, in a football match.
Key Facts About the Stadium
The Dinamo Arena is a modern stadium with good facilities.
- Capacity: It can hold 54,549 spectators.
- Surface: The playing field is made of Astro turf, which is a type of artificial grass.
- UEFA Category: It is a UEFA Category 4 Stadium. This means it meets high standards set by UEFA, Europe's football governing body, for things like safety, facilities, and broadcasting.
Images for kids
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Stadium blueprint
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Dinamo Stadium in 1935
