Narva Kreenholm Stadium Explained

Stadium Name:Narva Kreenholmi staadion
Coordinates:59.3635°N 28.1845°W
Nickname:Kreenholmi staadion
Location:Narva, Estonia
Opened:1969[1]
Owner:City of Narva
Surface:Grass
Tenants:JK Narva Trans (1979–present)
Seating Capacity:1,065
Dimensions:102 × 75 m

Narva Kreenholm Stadium (also Kreenholm Stadium; Estonian: Narva Kreenholmi staadion) is a multi-purpose stadium in Narva, Estonia. The stadium holds 1,065 people and hosts the matches of JK Narva Trans.[2]

It is one of the easternmost stadiums in Estonia and is situated approximately 900 metres from the border of Russia and the Narva river that separates the two countries.

The stadium was the host venue for the 1996 Baltic Cup, which was won by Lithuania.

Condition and future

The condition of the Kreenholm Stadium has been under criticism for several decades[3] [4] [5] and Narva Trans have been forced to play their European matches at Rakvere, due to Kreenholm not meeting the UEFA requirements.

Narva estimates that the reconstruction of the stadium will cost more than 25 million euros.[6] According to the development plan set in place in 2023, the city aims to finance the stadium project in 2025–2027,[7] but has also admitted that without financial support from the state, implementing such project could prove to be difficult.

Estonia national team matches

Narva Kreenholm Stadium has hosted two Estonia national football team matches.[8]

DateResultCompetitionAttendance
7 July 1996 Estonia – Latvia 1–11996 Baltic Cup350
9 July 1996 Estonia – Lithuania 1–1350

See also

Nearby sights:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Narvas saab staadion korda (22 August 1969) . Spordileht.
  2. Web site: 12 March 2012 . Narva Paemurru Spordikooli Kreenholmi staadion . 3 August 2012 . Spordikoolituse ja -teabe sihtasutus . Eesti spordiregister . Estonian.
  3. Web site: 28 February 2005 . EJL väljastas staadionite litsentsid . Eesti Päevaleht . et.
  4. Web site: 8 June 2023 . KOMMENTAAR Jalgpalli Tuhkatriinu vajab kingakest. „Nüüd võib projekt minna lausa kordades kallimaks“ . Delfi Sport . et.
  5. Web site: 7 June 2023 . Бондаренко, вернувший нарвский клуб в Европу, огорчен: в маленьких городах Эстонии есть уютные стадионы, а „Кренгольм“ не ремонтировали лет 50 . Delfi RUS . ru.
  6. Web site: 16 June 2023 . Катри Райк: „Новый футбольный холл может стать лицом Ида-Вирумаа“ . Delfi RUS . ru.
  7. https://www.riigiteataja.ee/aktilisa/4031/0202/3018/Lisa_Arengukava2035.pdf#
  8. Web site: Mängud . 2023-02-01 . jalgpall.ee . et.