Košická futbalová aréna

Košická futbalová aréna (KFA) is a football stadium in Košice, Slovakia. It is the home ground of a local club FC Košice and now has an all-seated capacity of 5,836 people, planned capacity is 12,658.

KFA - Košická futbalová Aréna
LocationPri prachárni 6, Košice, Slovakia
Coordinates48°41′48″N 21°14′42″E
OwnerCity of Košice
OperatorKošická Futbalová Aréna a.s.
Capacity5,836 (Under construction) [1]
Field size105 x 68 m
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Opened2022
Construction cost€22,42 million[2] (2020-)
ArchitectHESCON[3]
Tenants
FC Košice (2022-)
Website
https://kosickafutbalovaarena.sk/

History

The stadim replaced old stadium Všešportový areál which was demolished in 2011. The construction is divided into three phases. First phase was started in 2018 [4] and finished in 2021 with two stands and capacity 5,836 seats. Second and third phase with another two stands should be finished in 2022 to total capacity of 12,658 and UEFA 4 stars standard. Construction cost €22,42 million. City of Košice provided €13,5mil., Government of Slovakia provided first €5mil. and additionally €4mil.[5]

Milestone matches

Match Home Result Opponent Date Competition Attendance
First match Košice 2–0 Slavoj Trebišov 12 February 2022 Friendly match Behind closed doors
First league match Košice 4–0 Rohožník 25 February 2022 2. Liga 1,289

References


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