A. Le Coq Arena - Estonia National Team & Flora Tallinn Stadium Guide

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Last Updated: August 30, 2021

Aerial view of A-Le Coq Arena

A. Le Coq Arena or Lilleküla Stadium as it was originally known is the home ground of both Flora Tallinn and the national football team of Estonia.

Estonia National Team & Flora Tallinn Stadium Guide

Stadium Facts

Overview
Teams:Estonia National Team & Flora Tallinn
Opened:2001
Capacity:14,336
Address: Jalgpalli 21, Kesklinn, Tallinn, 11312
Pitch Size:105 m x 68 m
Stadium Owner:Estonian Football Association
Operator:Estonian Football Association
Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._Le_Coq_Arena
Stadium Names
Names:Lilleküla Football Complex Stadium
Former Names:Lilleküla Stadium
International Name:Lilleküla Arena (UEFA Competitions)
Construction Details
Broke Ground:2000
Built:2000-2001
Architect:Haldo Oravas
Construction Cost:131 million EEK (2002)
Expanded:2016-2018

A. Le Coq Arena History

Lilleküla Stadium first opened on 2nd June 2001 with a 2002 World Cup qualification match against the Netherlands. Attended by a sold out crowd of 9,323, Estonia at one point when two nil, but ultimately succumbed to a 4-2 defeat by their more illustrious visitors.

Home to Estonia’s National Football Team ever since, the new facilities replaced Estonia’s former home, Kadrioru Stadium which dates back to 1926. Capable of accommodating up to 5,000, even for a small nation such as Estonia the ground was deemed too small – not to mention the antiquated facilities on offer.

The ground forms part of the wider sports complex which also contains the Sportland Arena or for sponsorship reasons A. Le Coq. Miniarena. Capable of holding 500 fans, this pitch is generally used for the reserve matches and youth games of both FC Flora.

For sponsorship reasons the stadium is currently known as A. Le Coq Arena which is the name of the most popular beer in Estonia. Founded in London back in 1807 and brewed in Tartu, from 1826 onwards, the company today retains its headquarters in Estonia.

As for the future of the A. Le Coq Arena there’s little to suggest that the ground will be expanded further. Although it can be expanded to 10,300 via temporary seating, this option is very rarely taken up these days, although it was used for the Euro 2016 qualification match against England back in October 2014.

A Le Coq Arena entrance

View of A. Le Coq Arena

Estonian National Team Info

Full Name:Estonian National Football Team
Rivals:Latvia, Russia, Finland
Founded:1920
Team Colours:Blue, Black and White
Club Mascot:The Hedgehog
Nicknames:Sinisärgid (Blueshirts)
Training Ground:Flora The Goddess
Former Stadiums:Kadrioru Stadium (1926-2001)
Famous Players:Raio Piiroja, Konstantin Vassiljev, Ragnar Klavan, Mart Poom, Andrei Stepanov
Famous Managers:Tarmo Rüütli, Teitur Thordarson, Arno Pijpers, Martin Reim, Magnus Pehrsson
Team Owner:Eesti Jalgpalli Liit (Estonian F.A.)
Team Goalscorer:Andres Oper (38)
Most Appearances:Martin Reim (157)
Official Website:http://www.jalgpall.ee/
Team Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estonia_national_football_team

F.C. Flora Info

Full Name:Football Club Flora
Rivals:FC Norma Tallinn
Founded:1990
Team Colours:Green and White
Nicknames:Flora Tallinn, Flora, Triibulised (Streakeds), Kaktused (Cactus)
Famous Players:Rauno Alliku, Ken Kallaste, Henri Anier, Markus Poom
Famous Managers:Arno Pijpers, Jürgen Henn
Team Owner:Pelle Pohlak
Team Goalscorer:Rauno Sappinen (130)
Most Appearances:Gert Kams (410)
Official Website:https://fcflora.ee/
Team Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Flora

A. Le Coq Arena Seating Plan

Below is a seating plan of Estonia National Team & Flora Tallinn's A. Le Coq Arena:

A Le Coq Arena seating plan

Stand Photos

A. Le Coq Arena is rectangular shaped, and comprised of four distinct stands: North, East, South and West.

Click the thumbnails above to enlarge an image of each stand and to read a more detailed description of each part of the Stadium.

Matchday Experience

A. Le Coq Arena Away Section

Away fans are housed within the uncovered north stand which spans two-tiers including sections A1-A4, and B14-B17. When England visited for a qualification match, additional temporary seating was installed at the front to create a third tier and in total an estimated 1,200 tickets were allocated to England supporters.

You can enter the away section via the north-west corner which is signposted as “LÜÜS 4” for the lower tier and “TREPP 7” for the upper.

Best Pubs near ground

The old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and you will find numerous picturesque pubs and bars within this area to enjoy a drink from.

Estonia National Team & Flora Tallinn Club Shop

There is a shop at the stadium called “Sportland Football” which sells top-flight club shirts and a range of other merchandise. Please check before visiting however the shop is reportedly open during the week from 11.00 am to 6.00 pm (Thanks to Angelo Palmeri).

Can you take a stadium Tour?

Perhaps unsurprisingly there’s aren’t any stadium tours available of Estonia;s A. Le Coq Arena. We doubt this will change in the future either unless major expansion occurs!

How to buy Estonia National Team & Flora Tallinn Tickets

Tickets to see your country take on Estonia in an international fixture should almost always be purchased through your national football association.

Some fans may choose to take advantage of third-party resellers, or even touts outside the stadium but these options are by no means official.

As for any domestic matches including those of FC Flora Tallinn in most cases you should be ok visiting the ticket office on matchdays before kick-off.

How to get to A. Le Coq Arena

Where is A. Le Coq Arena?

A. Le Coq Arena sits anywhere between 2.6 – 3.0 km south from Tallinn’s city centre with the distance by foot easily walk able within 35-40 minutes for most fans coming from the beautiful Old Town.


Driving

The stadium’s address for satnav is as follows:

  • A. Le Coq Arena, Asula 4, 11312 Tallinn, Estonia

Car Parks

There are three small car parks at the stadium itself however they couldn’t possibly hold more than a few hundred spaces combined.

Hotels Near A. Le Coq Arena

There are no hotels within the Lilleküla district where the ground is which means you will have to head back to the city centre – which is by no means a bad thing.

You will find a lot of familiar names such as the Park Inn Radisson Blu with a general rule of thumb being that anything outside the Old Town on the whole is slightly cheaper!

Frequently Asked Questions

Who plays at A. Le Coq Arena?

Estonian side Estonia National Team & Flora Tallinn play their home matches at A. Le Coq Arena.

What is the capacity of A. Le Coq Arena?

As of 2024 A. Le Coq Arena has an official seating capacity of 14,336 for Football matches.

When was A. Le Coq Arena opened?

A. Le Coq Arena officially opened in 2001 and is home to Estonia National Team & Flora Tallinn

What is the postcode for A. Le Coq Arena?

The postcode for A. Le Coq Arena is 11312.

Are there any Covid restrictions at the stadium?

Covid Restrictions may be in place when you visit A. Le Coq Arena in 2024. Please visit the official website of Estonia National Team & Flora Tallinn for full information on changes due to the Coronavirus.