Metalist Stadium facts for kids

Metalist Stadium is a famous sports complex located in Kharkiv, Ukraine. It's officially called the Oblast Sports Complex "Metalist". This stadium is the home ground for the F.C. Metalist Kharkiv football team. It's a big stadium that can hold about 38,633 people! Metalist Stadium was also one of the special places where games were played during the UEFA Euro 2012 football tournament.

History of Metalist Stadium

The Metalist Stadium first opened its doors a long time ago, on September 12, 1926. It has been a central place for sports in Kharkiv for many years.

Over time, stadiums need updates to stay modern and safe. The Metalist Stadium had a big renovation (a major update) that finished on December 5, 2009. This renovation was very important because the stadium was chosen to host games for the UEFA Euro 2012 football championship. The updates made sure the stadium was ready for such a big international event.

UEFA Euro 2012

The UEFA Euro 2012 was a huge football tournament held in Poland and Ukraine. Metalist Stadium was one of the four stadiums in Ukraine that hosted matches. This was a big honor for the stadium and the city of Kharkiv. Many football fans from all over Europe came to watch exciting games there.

Home of FC Metalist Kharkiv

The stadium is most famous for being the home of F.C. Metalist Kharkiv. This football club has a long history and many dedicated fans. When the team plays at home, the stadium fills with supporters cheering them on. It's a lively place on match days!

Images for kids

• 

  Pictured in 1930, the original main entrance to the stadium was completely destroyed during World War II