Poljud City Football Stadium

We are located on the northern coast of Split, next to the Poljud Bay, after which the stadium itself was named. It was built for the 8th Mediterranean Games held in Split in 1979. It was designed by Croatian architect Boris Magaš, and immediately after its completion, the stadium was recognized as one of the most innovative architectural achievements of its time. The Poljud Stadium has a capacity of around 34,000 seats. It is unique for its shell-like shape and large arched roof made of transparent plexiglass, which covers most of the stands. The roof was technologically advanced at the time and one of the first of its kind in Europe. The construction was made without internal supports, which ensured maximum visibility from any place in the stands. Thanks to its shape and location, the stadium harmoniously fits into the landscape between the sea and Marjan Hill. Since its opening, Poljud has been the home stadium of the Hajduk Split football club, which moved there from the previous Stari Plac. HNK Hajduk Split was founded on February 13, 1911 in Prague, when a group of Split students decided to establish a football club modeled after the leading European clubs of the time. Upon returning to Split, the club soon began operating and became an important part of the city's sporting, social and political life. Throughout its history, Hajduk has been one of the most trophy-winning and popular clubs in the former Yugoslavia and Croatia. It has won numerous national titles, cups and supercups. The continuity of its activities is particularly noteworthy - Hajduk also played actively in wartime, including appearances in allied countries during World War II. The club has a strong connection with the city of Split and its inhabitants. Its fan group, Torcida, was founded in 1950 and is considered the oldest fan group in Europe. Hajduk fans are known for their strong loyalty and involvement in the club's life, and since 2009 the club has operated under the "people's club" model, where members have the right to participate in its management. Hajduk plays its home games at the Poljud Stadium, and the club is known for its large fan base throughout Croatia and beyond. In addition to club matches, the stadium has hosted numerous sports, music and cultural events, including matches of the Croatian national football team, athletic competitions, concerts by world-famous artists, the Ultra Music Festival and various festive events. Poljud has undergone several phases of renovation, including replacing the turf, modernizing the locker rooms, lighting and installing a security system. Despite these interventions, it has retained its original appearance and functionality. Since 2015, the stadium has been entered into the Register of Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Croatia as a significant work of Croatian modern architecture of the 20th century. Poljud is today used for sports and public events and is one of the most visually recognizable buildings in Split. For Hajduk fans, especially Torcida members, the stadium also has a strong emotional significance. Thanks to its architectural value, location and function, Poljud is a symbol of Split in both the domestic and international context.