"The Poljud beauty" (Croatian:Poljudska ljepotica) | |
 Panoramic view of the stadium in 2024 | |
 Interactive map of Stadion Poljud | |
| Full name | Gradski stadion u Poljudu |
|---|---|
| Location | Spinut [hr],Split, Croatia |
| Coordinates | 43°31′10″N16°25′54″E / 43.51944°N 16.43167°E /43.51944; 16.43167 |
| Owner | City of Split |
| Operator | Hajduk Split |
| Capacity | 33,987 |
| Field size | 105 m × 68 m (115 yd × 74 yd) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1977–1979 |
| Opened | 12 September 1979; 46 years ago (1979-09-12) |
| Architect | Boris Magaš |
| Structural engineer | Boženko Jelić |
| Tenants | |
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| Type | Protected cultural good |
| Reference no. | Z-6644[1] |
Gradski stadion u Poljudu (English:City Stadium in Poljud), better known asStadion Poljud (English:Poljud Stadium) or simplyPoljud, is a multi-usestadium inSplit, Croatia, which has been thehome ground ofHajduk Split football club since 1979. The stadium is located in the neighbourhood of Poljud, which belongs to city district ofSpinut [hr].[2] It was opened in September 1979, and has aseating capacity of 33,987.[3]
It had an original capacity of 55,000, increased to 62,000 in the 1980s, before being equipped with seats in the 1990s thus reducing the capacity to 33,987[4]
Poljud Stadium was the venue for the1990 European Athletics Championships and2010 IAAF Continental Cup. Electronic music festivalUltra Europe, an expansion of theUltra Music Festival, was held at Stadium Poljud from 2013 until 2019 when it moved toPark Mladeži. The city ofSplit holds the multi-day festival annually, drawing more than 150,000 people each year.[5]
Its trademark is a seashell-like design by Croatian architectBoris Magaš with a roof structure spanning at 206×47 meters. Its design offers views of nearby hills and forests from the stands, modelled after ancient Greek theaters. Suspended on the west roof "shell" are 19 cabins, 7 of them are used by TV reporters, with the others occupied by cameras, central referee station,photo finish, scoreboard, audio control, etc. All of these are interconnected via a catwalk that runs through a structure spanning the entire roof giving access to the cabins, as well as to the 630Philips lights, placed along the brim and inner side of the roof.
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Stands are supported by a construction of reinforced concrete with entrances via 12 bridges placed 30–40 meters apart around the entire stadium as well as eight staircases. Underneath them is a trench holding office areas. The area around the stadium is composed of 60,000 square meters of designed landscape with greenery designated for pedestrians, with the stadium slightly beneath the grade level of surrounding traffic roads. Placed under the western stands are 11,000 square meters of sports facilities (three gyms, pool, sauna), official club offices and restaurants, while the eastern stands cover 9,100 square meters of business areas. The inner stadium ground is composed of 105x68 meters football pitch and 8 running tracks surrounding it.[6]
The stadium was refurbished before hosting the2010 IAAF Continental Cupathletics competition. A newtartan track was constructed, including the introduction of new VIP boxes and seats.[7] In October 2014, following heavy damage from Ultra Europe, a new pitch and drainage system were constructed, replacing the original ones that lasted for 35 years.[8]
In November 2015 the stadium was officially recognized as culture heritage.[9]
In October 2024, it was announced that the Poljud Stadium would undergo reconstruction. The roof of the stadium will be adapted, along with its reinforced concrete structure and electrical installations. The Split stadium will also receive a new video and audio system, as well as updated fire protection measures. TheGovernment of Croatia has approved funds for all the necessary project documentation. This means that work on the stadium should begin in the spring of 2025, at the end of the current competitive season. Most importantly, the funds have been secured, and the project will be implemented in several stages.
The first section of the stadium to be renovated includes the southweststand, where the visiting fans will be seated, and part of the west stand extending toward the south. In the second phase, reconstruction is planned for the southeast stand and part of the east stand extending southward, followed by the sections to the north. The plan initially involved usingalpinists; however,scaffolding will still need to be utilized. The chairs will remain in place, and the entire concrete structure will be renovated. While the work is ongoing, some parts of Poljud will be closed, but Hajduk will still be able to play at the stadium.[10]
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List of events, concerts or any other public gathering on Poljud Stadium.
| Date | Headlining Artist | Concert or Tour | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 September 1985 | Various Performers | Omladinski mirodrom | 50,000[12] |
| 25 September 1993 | Mišo Kovač | Noć Svijeća | 50,000 |
| 15 September 2002 | Marko Perković Thompson | E, moj narode | 40,000 |
| 03 September 2006 | Various performers | Ne damo te pismo naša | 15,000 |
| 09 September 2007 | Various performers | Ne damo te pismo naša | 30,000 |
| 10 August 2008 | Iron Maiden | Somewhere Back in Time World Tour | 30,000 |
| 31 August 2008 | Vinko Coce i prijatelji | Ne damo te pismo naša | 30,000 |
| 21 September 2010 | Various performers | Ne damo te pismo naša | 30,000 |
| 30 June 2013 | Marko Perković Thompson | Ora et Labora | 50,000 |
| 12 July 2013 | Ultra Europe | Electronic music festival | 103,000 |
| 13 July 2013 | |||
| 23 July 2013 | Roger Waters | The Wall Live | 50,000 |
| 11 July 2014 | Ultra Europe | Electronic music festival | 150,000 |
| 12 July 2014 | |||
| 13 July 2014 | |||
| 10 July 2015 | Ultra Europe | Electronic music festival | 160,000[13] |
| 11 July 2015 | |||
| 12 July 2015 | |||
| 15 July 2016 | Ultra Europe | Electronic music festival | 150,000 |
| 16 July 2016 | |||
| 17 July 2016 | |||
| 14 July 2017 | Ultra Europe | Electronic music festival | 120,000[14] |
| 15 July 2017 | |||
| 16 July 2017 | |||
| 06 July 2018 | Ultra Europe | Electronic music festival | 150,000[15] |
| 07 July 2018 | |||
| 08 July 2018 | |||
| 09 June 2019 | Various performers | To je moja zemlja | 50,000 |
| Preceded by | European Athletics Championships Main Venue 1990 | Succeeded by |
