Arena Eroii Timișoarei – construction description

The new football stadium, with a capacity of over 10,000 spectators, is planned for the south-eastern part of Timișoara and is being developed at the initiative of the city authorities. Ultimately, it is intended to serve as the city’s second most important venue, hosting smaller clubs, but until the new Dan Păltinișanu Stadium is completed, it will act as the main stadium.

The facility is designed with four independent stands, which will be unified into a single, rectangular structure by a common roof and facade. On the southern side, adjacent to the main stand, a large building will be constructed. The stadium is planned to meet UEFA Category 4 requirements.

Construction was officially inaugurated on 4 March 2024, and the works are expected to continue until summer 2026. The project requires relocating a tram loop to a new site. An unexpected challenge arose when 70 tons of waste (about 20% of the excavation volume) were discovered after earthworks began.

The stadium’s name will commemorate the “Eroii Timișoarei” (“Heroes of Timișoara”) – the victims of demonstrations in December 1989 in Timișoara, which sparked the Romanian Revolution.

More details about the Arena Eroii Timișoarei project can be found on a separate webpage