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| Location | Poltava,Ukraine |
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| Coordinates | 49°34′57″N34°34′38″E / 49.582430°N 34.577101°E /49.582430; 34.577101 |
| Owner | FC Poltava |
| Capacity | 3,700 (football) |
| Field size | 105 m × 68 m (115 yd × 74 yd) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1937 |
| Opened | 30 July 1937 |
| Renovated | 1945, 1949, 2004, 2008 |
| Expanded | 2015 |
| Tenants | |
| FC Poltava | |
Lokomotyv Stadium is a football-onlystadium inPoltava,Ukraine, in Podil region of the city. It is currently used forfootball matches, and is the home ofFC Poltava. The stadium's official maximum capacity is 3,700.[1]
Lokomotyv Stadium was built in Poltava in 1937 by the Soviet Lokomotiv sports society. The opening ceremony was held on 30 June 1937. The first stadium included a football field, running track, and chess and checkers tables. During World War II, the stadium was almost destroyed. It was rebuilt by the summer of 1945, but was rarely used, and the last match was played in August 1947. It was completely renovated by the start of the 1949 season.[1][2] It belonged to the Poltava Locomotive Repair Factory.
In 2004, the stadium was renovated. In 2008, the stadium was completely renovated once again with the addition of new plastic seating for 2500 spectators and a commissioned VIP platform for guests of honor. Reconstruction was financed by the club president Leonid Sobolev. The stadium was expanded in 2015.[1] It is aUkrainian Association of Football Category 2 stadium.[3] This category allow stadium to hold matches inFirst,Second leagues, and matches ofUkrainian Cup for Round of 32 and Round of 16.[4]
