Stadion im. Braci Czachorów – historical stadium description

How did the stadium on Struga Street come into being?

The origins of the stadium date back to 1925, when the Gymnastic Society “Sokół” leased land on what is now Struga Street for 25 years and set up a training ground there. Four years later, the city withdrew from the agreement and handed the land over to the County Command of Military Preparation and Physical Education. With financial support from the city, the command began constructing a sports park based on a design by engineer Soczyński and surveyor Stanisław Arvay. On 21 September 1932, while still under construction, the stadium was named after Second Lieutenant Franciszek Wigura. The partially completed facility was officially opened on 30 May 1938.

What was the so-called “dovecote” at Radomiak’s stadium?

After World War II, the stadium was transferred to the newly established Radomiak sports club. In 1963, the stadium’s modernization was completed. In 1975, the Radom Leather Industry Works “Radoskór,” which financed the club, took over the stadium and began constructing a modern sports hall and swimming pool nearby. These investments were halted in the late 1980s for financial reasons (the unfinished facilities were eventually demolished in 2013). In the 1977/78 season, following promotion to the II liga, a commentator’s booth was built on the western stand – the so-called “gołębnik” (“dovecote”) – one of the most characteristic features of the stadium.

Why was there no Polish Super Cup match at Radomiak’s stadium?

In the 1984/85 season, Radomiak played in the I liga (the club would not reach the top tier again until 2021). During that season, on 7 October 1984, a match against Widzew Łódź (1–1) drew a record attendance of around 20,000 spectators. In the 1990s, the Polish national football team played three friendly matches at the stadium, against Wales (0–0), Finland (2–1), and Belarus (1–1). A Polish Super Cup match was also scheduled for 27 June 1993, but it was canceled due to the scandal in the final round of the 1992/93 league season, known as the “Sunday of Miracles.”

When did Radomiak’s stadium receive the name of the Czachor brothers?

On 31 May 2010, the City Council approved a proposal to name the stadium after the Czachor brothers (Marian, Jerzy, Aleksander, and Ryszard), footballers and club officials who contributed significantly to the city and the club. The official naming ceremony took place on 9 October 2010, ahead of a centenary friendly against Widzew Łódź (1–1), commemorating the 100th anniversary of the club.

What was the farewell to Radomiak’s old stadium like?

On 9 April 2016, a farewell picnic was held for the old stadium, combined with a friendly match between Radomiak and Stomil Olsztyn (1:2). Following the game, the old stadium was demolished, and construction began on the so-called Radom Sports Centre – a 5,600-seat multi-purpose hall connected to a new football stadium for Radomiak. The new stadium was partially built on the site of the old one, with the pitch rotated 90 degrees compared to its predecessor. During the construction of the new stadium, Radomiak’s players temporarily played their home matches at the MOSiR stadium.

The opening of Radomiak’s new arena on Struga Street (after the first two stands were completed) took place in summer 2023.