History and description

It was the first modern sports stadium in Bucharest and has a capacity of 45,000 spectators. The stadium, originally called Stadion 1 Mai, officially opened on 1 May 1963. It is the first modern sports stadium in Bucharest and has a capacity of 45,000 spectators. Now it can only hold about 27,000 spectators. The stadium originally could accommodate around 40,000 spectators. However, due to renovations in the 2000s that replaced benches with new seating, the capacity was reduced to about 27,000 people over time. Recently, however, refurbishments have been made that allow for a maximum capacity of 30,000 people.

In 1996, the stadium in Timisoara, Romania was renamed Stadion Dan Paltinisanu following the death of its iconic defender, Dan Paltinisanu.

How to get to Stadion Dan Paltinisanu

The Stadion Dan Paltinisanu is located in the south of the city of Timisoara, about 2 kilometres from Timisoara's historic centre. The distance from Timisoara's main railway station, Gara de Nord, which is located west of the historic centre, is about 3.5 kilometres. It takes about 25 minutes to walk to the stadium from Timisoara's historic centre or take tram 6 from Libertati Square. Tram 6 is a circular route so can be taken in either direction. Get off at stop Olimpia.

The main railway station is the best place to get a tram. If you take tram 8, get off at stop Olimpia. If you take tram 9, get off at Spitalul Judetean. Tram 8 is quickest and takes about 12 minutes to get to the stadium.

Address: Strada Arie? nr.1, Timi?oara

Poli Timisoara Tickets

Tickets for Poli Timisoara games can be bought at the ticket office at the stadium during the week before the match, or at the ticket booths of the stadium on the day of the match. Poli rarely sell out. You may expect to pay from 15.00 euros for a seat behind the goal to 30.00 euros for a seat at the main stand.

Useful websites

Ascpoli.ro - Official website of ASC Poli Timisoara