Národný futbalový štadión explained

Stadium Name:Tehelné pole
Fullname:Tehelné pole
Broke Ground:July 2013
Opened:2019
Surface:Grass
Construction Cost: 98.5 million[1]
Architect:Karol Kállay[2]
General Contractor:Strabag
Suites:42[3]
Website:http://narodnyfutbalovystadion.sk/
Seating Capacity:22,500
Dimensions:105 x 68 m

Tehelné pole or National football stadium (Slovak: Národný futbalový štadión) is a multi-use stadium in Bratislava, Slovakia. It was completed in 2019 and is used for football matches, including the home matches of ŠK Slovan Bratislava and the Slovakia national football team. This project concerns mutual assistance between well-known Slovak entrepreneur Ivan Kmotrík as the owner of ŠK Slovan Bratislava and the Government of Slovakia. The stadium has a capacity of 22,500 spectators, and replaced the old Tehelné pole stadium, which was demolished in summer 2013.

Location

Tehelné pole was a neighborhood in Bratislava, Slovakia, characterized by the presence of several sports facilities. Administratively, the neighborhood belongs to Nové Mesto borough, situated around 5 km north-east of the centre. The German and Hungarian names for this locality are Ziegelfeld and Téglamező.

Transport

Tehelné Pole is located in the third district of Bratislava, Slovakia. The arena can be approached by tram, trolleybus and bus.[4]

ServiceStopLineWalking distance
Česká, Nová doba 4 300–400 m
BusN53, X4
TIPOS aréna47, 60, 61 600 m
Bajkalská, Nová doba 39, 53, 63, 75, 78, 98, 163, N74 200–250 m
Regional Bus506, 520, 540, 550, 565, 599, 610, 620, 622, 630, 632

Drivers can park directly under the National Football Stadium. There is space for 994 cars. An additional 365 parking spaces are offered at the Ondrej Nepela Arena, which is approximately 300 m away from the stadium or Polus City Center, which offers 1,683 parking spaces. This shopping center is located on Vajnorská 100 street, which is 350 m away.

Milestone matches

The first match was played at the stadium on 16 January 2019. Only holders of season tickets had access to the friendly game between Slovan and Czech First League side Sigma Olomouc. The first competitive match took place on 3 March 2019. In the 21st round of the Slovak League, Slovan defeated their main rivals Trnava in front of sold-out stands. On 11 May 2019, Slovan, who had already clinched the title, defeated Žilina 6–2 in a special match, which was dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the club's establishment. Slovan had celebrated this anniversary on 3 May. On 24 May 2019, Slovan defeated Sereď 3–1 in the last league round. After the match, the first championship celebrations took place at the stadium.

As league champion, Slovan qualified for the 2019–20 UEFA Champions League. The first European match at the stadium took place on 10 July 2019. In it, Slovan drew with Sutjeska Nikšić, the champion of Montenegro. Two weeks later, the first Europa League game was played at the stadium. In the second qualifying round, Slovan played against Feronikeli from Kosovo. Slovan then advanced to the group stage of the competition and played against Besiktas, Wolverhampton and Braga.

On 13 October 2019, the first international match took place at Tehelné pole. Slovakia drew with Paraguay in a friendly.

On 4 December 2019, Slovan played their first match in the Slovak Cup at the stadium, defeating Žilina 2–0. On 8 July 2020, the stadium hosted the 2020 Slovak Cup Final. Slovan defeated Ružomberok 1–0 and celebrated victory at their home stadium.

On 16 September 2021, the first Conference League match was played at Tehelné pole. Slovan lost to Copenhagen in the group stage of the newly created competition.

Notes

Concert venue

The stadium also serves as a concert venue. Slovak band Elán was the first band to perform at the National Football Stadium. The list of concerts can be seen below:

DateArtist or Event TitleAttendance
Elán~20,000[5]
Kabát~26,000[6]
IMT Smile, Lucie... (Lovestream Festival)~10,000[7]
Dua Lipa, Lost Frequencies... (Lovestream Festival)~20,000[8]
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Calum Scott... (Lovestream Festival)28,600[9]
Depeche Mode~30,000 [10]

Other stadiums/venues nearby

Other stadiums or venues near Tehelné pole locality include Štadión Pasienky (built 1962), home ground of FK Inter Bratislava, ice hockey Ondrej Nepela Arena (rebuilt from 2009 to 2011), home of the team HC Slovan Bratislava and the National Tennis Centre (built 2003), which is used for Fed Cup as well as Davis Cup matches, concerts and other events.

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Štadión sa predražil o viac ako 23 miliónov: Pellegrini zdvôvodňuje zvýšenie nákladov. 29 January 2020. Športky.sk.
  2. Web site: Architekt Národného futbalového štadióna: Každý štadión má slepé miesta . 30 November 2017 . Igor . Dopirák . sme.sk . 2 July 2019 .
  3. Web site: Štadión v číslach . Národný futbalový štadión . sk . 2 July 2019.
  4. Web site: Linky MHD a IHS . imhd.sk. Bratislava. 2 July 2019.
  5. Web site: VIDEO: Elán odohral svoj premiérový koncert na novom Tehelnom poli – koľko ľudí naň prišlo? | Kultúra | Bratislavské noviny. www.bratislavskenoviny.sk.
  6. Web site: Kabát oslávil v Bratislave svoje 30. výročie, gratulovať prišlo 26-tisíc fanúšikov. hudba.zoznam.sk.
  7. Web site: Lovestream festival má za sebou prvý deň. Napriek nižšej účasti začal pozitívne. hudba.zoznam.sk.
  8. Web site: Hviezdne vystúpenia z Lovestream festivalu: Toto Slovensko ešte nezažilo! . slovakwoman.sk. 5 February 2024 .
  9. Web site: Red Hot Chili Peppers dali Bratislave sto minút čistej funk-rockovej radosti. hudba.zoznam.sk.
  10. Web site: Depeche Mode v Bratislave tým najlepším možným spôsobom potvrdili, že oslava v čiernom ešte neskončila .