The Chance Arena or Strelnice Stadion as it is formerly known as is a multi-functional stadium located in the Northern Bohemia town of Jablonec nad Nisou.
Used chiefly for the football matches of FK Baumit Jablonec, the 6,280 capacity ground hosted the final of the under 19 UEFA EURO Championship in 2008.
FK Jablonec Stadium Guide
Stadium Facts
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Team: | FK Jablonec |
| Opened: | 1927 |
| Capacity: | 6,180 |
| Address: | U Stadionu 4904/5, Jablonec nad Nisou, Liberec Region, 466 01 |
| Pitch Size: | 105 m x 68 m |
| Stadium Owner: | Jablonec nad Nisou |
| Operator: | FK Jablonec |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadion_St%C5%99elnice |
| Stadium Names | |
| Names: | Shooting Stadium (English), Stadion Střelnice |
| Former Names: | Chance Arena (2007–2014) |
| Construction Details | |
| Renovated: | 1995, 2004-2007 |
Strelnice Stadion History
The site on which today’s Chance Arena sits appears to have first been used to host sporting events as far back as the late 19th century.
Originally known as Strelnice Stadion which translates into English as “Shooting Stadium”, the ground’s origins lie in the formation of a shooting club which initially used the land, however over time it would develop into the largest sports club and set of facilities in Jablonec nad Nisou.
Strelnice Stadion’s design as we know it today dates back to 1955 when the first grandstand was complete. Although it was later replaced in 2002, the first covered seating section which overlooked the athletics track essentially set the form of the stadium, and the direction of the pitch.
Whilst remnants of the running track exist to this day it was mostly built over during the stadium’s reconstruction between 2004 and 2007.
Along with the once considered luxuries such as undersoil heating and bright floodlights which UEFA now considers as standard, three out of four stands were rebuilt over the three year period.
Upon reopening in August 2007 the stadium became known as the Chance Arena after the naming rights were sold to Czech bookmakers, however since the seven year deal expired, the stadium has reverted back to the name Strelnice Stadion at the start of the 2015 season.
Between 14th – 26th July 2008 Strelnice Stadion was used as one of 6 venues of the UEFA European Under 19 Championships.
Hosting two group games (Czech Republic v England, and England v Italy), and the most prestigious event of all, the final between Germany and Italy, Strelnice Stadion was firmly put on the map as one of Czech Republic’s more underrated stadiums.
To date the rebuilt Strelnice Stadion has yet to host the group stages of either of UEFA’s competitions, despite FK Baumit Jablonec qualifying for both the Champions League and Europa Cup.
The closest Baumit have come is during the 2013/2014 season when they faced Real Betis in the play-offs, however they succumbed to a 8-1 defeat on aggregate.
View of Strelnice Stadion
F.K. Jablonec Info
| Full Name: | Fotbalový Klub Jablonec, a.s. |
|---|---|
| Rivals: | Slovan Liberec, 1. FK Pribram |
| Founded: | 1945 |
| Team Colours: | Green and White |
| Nicknames: | Jablonec |
| Famous Players: | Tomáš Hübschman, Martin Doležal, Vlastimil Hrubý |
| Famous Managers: | Petr Rada, Zdeněk Klucký, Jiří Kotrba |
| Team Owner: | Petr Flodrman |
| Team Goalscorer: | David Lafata (88) |
| Most Appearances: | Michal Špit (262) |
| Official Website: | https://www.fkjablonec.cz/ |
| Team Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FK_Jablonec |
Stand Photos
The Chance Arena is comprised of four 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.
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Where is Strelnice Stadion?
Frequently Asked Questions
Who plays at Strelnice Stadion?
Czech side FK Jablonec play their home matches at Strelnice Stadion.
What is the capacity of Strelnice Stadion?
As of 2024 Strelnice Stadion has an official seating capacity of 6,180 for Football matches.
When was Strelnice Stadion opened?
Strelnice Stadion officially opened in 1927 and is home to FK Jablonec
What is the postcode for Strelnice Stadion?
The postcode for Strelnice Stadion is 466 01.
Are there any Covid restrictions at the stadium?
Covid Restrictions may be in place when you visit Strelnice Stadion in 2024. Please visit the official website of FK Jablonec for full information on changes due to the Coronavirus.
