Narva Kreenholm Stadium

Narva Kreenholm Stadium (also Kreenholm Stadium; Estonian: Narva Kreenholmi staadion) is a multi-purpose stadium in Narva, Estonia. The stadium holds 1,065 people and hosts the matches of JK Narva Trans.^[2]

Narva Kreenholmi staadion

Kreenholmi staadion
Location	Narva, Estonia
Coordinates	59.3635°N 28.1845°E / 59.3635; 28.1845
Owner	City of Narva
Capacity	1,065
Field size	102 × 75 m
Surface	Grass
Opened	1969[1]
Tenants
JK Narva Trans (1979–present)

It is one of the easternmost stadiums in Estonia and is situated approximately 900 metres from the border of Russia and the Narva river that separates the two countries.

The stadium was the host venue for the 1996 Baltic Cup, which was won by Lithuania.

Condition and future

The grandstand of Kreenholm Stadium in 2020

The condition of the Kreenholm Stadium has been under criticism for several decades^[3][4][5] and Narva Trans have been forced to play their European matches at Rakvere, due to Kreenholm not meeting the UEFA requirements.

Narva estimates that the reconstruction of the stadium will cost more than 25 million euros.^[6] According to the development plan set in place in 2023, the city aims to finance the stadium project in 2025–2027,^[7] but has also admitted that without financial support from the state, implementing such project could prove to be difficult.^[6]

Estonia national team matches

Narva Kreenholm Stadium has hosted two Estonia national football team matches.^[8]

Date		Result	Competition	Attendance
7 July 1996	Estonia – Latvia	1–1	1996 Baltic Cup	350
9 July 1996	Estonia – Lithuania	1–1		350

See also

Nearby sights:

• Kreenholmi Manufaktuur
• Narva Falls

References

1. "Narvas saab staadion korda (22 August 1969)". Spordileht.
2. "Narva Paemurru Spordikooli Kreenholmi staadion". Spordikoolituse ja -teabe sihtasutus (in Estonian). Eesti spordiregister. 12 March 2012. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
3. "EJL väljastas staadionite litsentsid". Eesti Päevaleht (in Estonian). 28 February 2005.
4. "KOMMENTAAR | Jalgpalli Tuhkatriinu vajab kingakest. "Nüüd võib projekt minna lausa kordades kallimaks"". Delfi Sport (in Estonian). 8 June 2023.
5. "Бондаренко, вернувший нарвский клуб в Европу, огорчен: в маленьких городах Эстонии есть уютные стадионы, а "Кренгольм" не ремонтировали лет 50". Delfi RUS (in Russian). 7 June 2023.
6. "Катри Райк: "Новый футбольный холл может стать лицом Ида-Вирумаа"". Delfi RUS (in Russian). 16 June 2023.
7. https://www.riigiteataja.ee/aktilisa/4031/0202/3018/Lisa_Arengukava2035.pdf# ^{[bare URL]}
8. "Mängud". jalgpall.ee (in Estonian). Retrieved 2023-02-01.