Stadion Z'dežele is a

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, Slovenia. It is the home ground of

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since 2003. Prior July 2017, the stadium was named Arena Petrol. At the time of its opening, Arena Petrol was the most modern football stadium in the country. It took its name from its principal sponsor, the Slovenian oil company

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. The stadium opened on 9 September 2003 with its single stand giving it a capacity of 3,600. During the next years three additional stands were built until the stadium was completed in 2008 with the capacity of 13,059 seats; 7,000 of which are covered. The pitch in the stadium is 105 metres long and 68 metres wide and covered with natural

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. The stadium also features a pitch heating system and

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. In 2004, the stadium replaced the

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as the venue for all competitive home matches of the Slovenian national football team. In 2003 it replaced the former stadium of Celje,

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, which now serves as a training facility for members of the first team.

Stands

*Main stand (3,600 seats) *West stand (4,850 seats) *North stand (3,000 seats) *South stand (1,500 seats)

National team matches

References

External links

Stadion Z'dežele on Football Stadiums of Slovenia
{{DEFAULTSORT:Stadion Z'dezele NK Celje Football venues in Slovenia Sports venues completed in 2003 Multi-purpose stadiums in Slovenia Sport in Celje Buildings and structures in Celje 2003 establishments in Slovenia 21st-century architecture in Slovenia

Stands

National team matches

See also

References

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