History and description

The Stadion Ruchu Chorzow, also known as the Stadion Miejski in Chorzów, was built in the 1930s. In the 1920s, Ruch Football Club moved between various grounds, but did not have their own ground. When they became Polish league champions in 1933, plans were made for an ambitious new ground with a capacity of 40,000. Works started in 1934 and were completed one year later. The stadium officially opened on 29 September 1935 with a match versus Warta Poznan (1-1).

The stadium sustained significant damage during World War 2 and after being patched up its capacity had halved to 20,000.

In the 1960s, Stadion Ruchu Chorzow underwent expansions that doubled its capacity to 41,000. The stadium remained unchanged for the next two decades and only underwent minor refurbishments in the 1990s and 2000s, including the addition of more seats. As a result, capacity decreased significantly.

In the 2010s, Ruch began making preparations for the construction of a new stadium and even briefly toyed with the idea of moving into the large nearby Stadion Slaski. Plans for a modern 16,000 all-seater got very concrete in the second half of the decade but failed to get the final go-ahead from the council.

The construction of the new stadium is uncertain due to Ruch's current financial situation.

How to get to Stadion Ruchu Chorzow

Stadion Ruchu Chorzow, located centrally in the city of Chorzow, is just south of its small city centre. It can be reached by walking from the city centre taking about 15 minutes. It is located in the Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland. Chorzow is a city located in the Silesian Metropolis, an industrial area comprising of a number of cities including Katowice, Gliwice, and Zabrze. It is located in the Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland.

The main railway station in Chorzow, located just north of the city center, is also the busiest station in the region. This is particularly true for longer-distance travels to other cities in the region, such as Warsaw and Krakow.

From Katowice, the stadium can also be reached with tram 7. Take the tram from the Rynek market square or Plac Wolnosci and get off at stop Chorzow Batory. The journey takes about 20 minutes.

Ruch Chorzow Tickets

Ruch Chorzow tickets can be bought online, or at the fan shop at the stadium. Tickets range in price from PLN 15.00 to PLN 35.00.

Useful Internet links

The website Ruch Chorzow has an official website. The public transport journey planner JakdoJade can be found on this website.