Lithuanian Football Federation Stadium - Lithuanian National Team & FK Zalgiris Stadium Guide

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Last Updated: August 13, 2021

Behind the goal view of Vetra Stadium

LFF Stadionas or Vetra Stadium as it was previously known as is a football stadium located within Lithuania’s capital city of Vilnius. It is currently home to both Žalgiris Vilnius who are a domestic team and the Lithuanian National Mens Team.

Lithuanian National Team & FK Zalgiris Stadium Guide

Stadium Facts

Overview
Teams:Lithuanian National Team & FK Zalgiris
Opened:2004
Capacity:5,000
Address: Vilnius
Stadium Names
Names:Lithuanian Football Federation stadium, LFF Stadium, LFF stadionas (Lithuanian)
Former Names:Vėtra Stadium, Lokomotyvas (Soviet Era)

Lithuanian Football Federation Stadium History

The current version of LFF Stadium first opened in 2004 after the previous ground which dated back to the Soviet Era was demolished and rebuilt. Originally known as Lokomotyvas due to its proximity to the railway station of Vilnius, upon reopening the ground became known as V?tra Stadium.

Privately financed by FK V?tra,V?tra Stadium became the first independently owned football ground in Lithuania, and in 2005 hosted its first international match. As one of the few purpose built football stadiums in Lithuania and the ground with the most modern facilities it was a natural national stadium.

However the circumstances in which it became the home of Lithuania’s national team were not quite as positive. The stadium’s originally owners FK V?tra went bankrupt in 2010, and the Lithuanian Football Federation took over the premises.

Renaming the ground to Lithuanian Football Federation (LFF) Stadium, it has become the permanent home of Lithuania ever since. Renovated between 2011 and 2012 the stadium now falls under UEFA’s 3rd highest stadium category although the playing surface remains artificial.

LFF Stadium entrance

View of Lithuanian Football Federation Stadium

Lithuanian National Team Info

Full Name:Lithuanian National Football Team
Rivals:Latvia, Estonia, Belarus, Russia
Founded:1923
Team Colours:Yellow and Red
Nicknames:Rinktine (National team)
Famous Players:Arvydas Novikovas, Fedor Černych,
Famous Managers:Algimantas Liubinskas, Benjaminas Zelkevičius, José Couceiro
Team Owner:Lietuvos futbolo federacija – LFF
Team Goalscorer:Tomas Danilevičius (19)
Most Appearances:Saulius Mikoliūnas (96)
Team Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithuania_national_football_team

F.K. Zalgiris Info

Full Name:Vilniaus futbolo klubas "Žalgiris"
Rivals:FC Vilnius, FK Vetra, FK Ekranas, FK REO Vilnius, FK Sūduva
Founded:1947
Team Colours:Green and White
Nicknames:The Green and Whites, Zalgiris Vilnius
Former Stadiums:Zalgiris Stadium (1951-2011)
Famous Players:Mantas Kuklys, Andrija Kaluđerović, Darvydas Šernas
Famous Managers:Marek Zub, Benjaminas Zelkevicius, Eugenijus Riabovas
Team Goalscorer:Liviu Antal (54)
Most Appearances:Egidijus Vaitkunas (221)
Official Website:https://fkzalgiris.lt/
Team Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FK_%C5%BDalgiris

Stand Photos

LFF Stadium is comprised of three stands: East, South and West with a vacant north side.

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

Lithuanian Football Federation Stadium Away Section

The standard away ticket allocation is 5% which when combined with the capacity of just over 5,000, results in around 250-280 tickets per match. There are tentative plans to expand the stadium in the future but not until at least after Euro 2016.

Best Pubs near ground

Whilst there are no places to drink at the stadium the old town is full of pubs, bars and cafes around almost every side-street and alleyway.

Food - Places to eat

There is a McDonald’s just outside Vilnius train station which is always popular with the match going crowd.

Lithuanian National Team & FK Zalgiris Club Shop

We don’t currently have any information regarding an official merchandise shop, however for most International matches you should be able to pick up a memento from sellers dotted around the stadium. At the very least you can purchase a programme.

Can you take a stadium Tour?

There aren’t any stadium tours of LFF unfortunately.

How to buy Lithuanian National Team & FK Zalgiris Tickets

For tickets to see your country take on Lithuania please consult your football association/federation. All tickets for international matches must be booked in advance, and there are no on the door sales. For domestic matches of A Lyga the opposite is true as the stadium rarely sells out.

How to get to Lithuanian Football Federation Stadium

Where is Lithuanian Football Federation Stadium?

The headquarters of the Lithuanian Football Federation and the national stadium are located 2.8km south of the city centre. Depending on your starting point however it could be much less with the journey by foot unlikely to take you more than 45 minutes.


Driving

The stadium’s address for satnav is as follows:

  • Liepkalnio 13/Stadiono 2, Vilnius, Lithuania

Car Parks

There is a very small car park located south of the stadium on Liepkalnion g, however it’s unlikely that it is open to the general public on matchdays. You’re better off trying the area just north of the train station.

Train - Public Transport

Vilniaus railway station is exactly 900m from LFF Stadium which makes for a walk of around 12 minutes for the average football fan. The main train operator Lietuvos Geležinkeliai run direct services to the likes of Moscow, St. Petersburg, Minsk and Warsaw.

Airports and Flying

Vilnius International Airport, the largest commercial airport in Lithuania, is situated around 6.5km from the city centre. Numerous routes are served including Amsterdam, Berlin, Edinburgh and London to name but four.

Upon landing the easiest way to get to the stadium with the exception of a taxi is via the bus. More frequent than the trains which depart every 45 minutes, you can catch bus numbers 1, 2, 88 or 3G.

Hotels Near Lithuanian Football Federation Stadium

There are dozens of accommodation options between the River Neris and Vilnius railway station. The Panorama Hotel, The Rinno Hotel and Hotel City Gate Vilnius are three highly-rated safe choices.

If you want something more familiar and have a larger budget then there’s also a Holiday Inn, a Radisson Blu and a Crowne Plaza north of the old town.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who plays at Lithuanian Football Federation Stadium?

Lithuanian side Lithuanian National Team & FK Zalgiris play their home matches at Lithuanian Football Federation Stadium.

What is the capacity of Lithuanian Football Federation Stadium?

As of 2024 Lithuanian Football Federation Stadium has an official seating capacity of 5,000 for Football matches.

When was Lithuanian Football Federation Stadium opened?

Lithuanian Football Federation Stadium officially opened in 2004 and is home to Lithuanian National Team & FK Zalgiris

Are there any Covid restrictions at the stadium?

Covid Restrictions may be in place when you visit Lithuanian Football Federation Stadium in 2024. Please visit the official website of Lithuanian National Team & FK Zalgiris for full information on changes due to the Coronavirus.