Central Stadium of Jonava

Central Stadium of Jonava
	UEFA Category 2 stadium
	Central Stadium of Jonava Location within Jonava
Full name	Jonavos rajono savivaldybės kūno kultūros ir sporto centro centrinis stadionas
Address	Žeimių g. 17
Location	Jonava, Lithuania
Coordinates	55°04′41″N24°16′17″E / 55.07806°N 24.27139°E
Owner	Jonava city municipality
Operator	Physical culture and sports center of Jonava
Capacity	2,580
Acreage	13 970 m2
Surface	Grass and running tracks
Construction
Renovated	2010, 2017–23
Expanded	2017, 2021, 2023
Tenants
	FK Jonava ; FK Jonava B ; Be1 NFA (2024–present)

Last updated October 18, 2024

Central Stadium of Jonava is a multi-purpose stadium in Jonava, Lithuania. It currently has a capacity for 2,580 spectators.^[1]

History

The stadium underwent a phased reconstruction process. In 2017, a modular movable stand was assembled on the Eastern side, designed to serve either the main stadium or the secondary artificial pitch, including a mixed in-between modification.

Following this, construction on the main stand commenced on the West edge in 2017 and concluded in 2021 with the inauguration of the new Main stand, boasting over 2,000 seating capacity, marking the stadium's official reopening.^[2] Subsequently, in the same year, a second reconstruction of the opposing Eastern stand commenced, with a construction of the permanent tribune with additional 1,136 bucket seats, distributed between the both pitches. Afterwards the stadiums has a capacity of 2,580 seats.^[1]

Events

The stadium hosts football matches, regional athletics events, strength sports, etc. It also can host outdoor basketball and volleyball championships. The stadium also has hosted some cultural events^{[ citation needed ]}. Near the stadium is an outdoor pond, which can be used for water events.

Equipment

2 grass fields (mostly using for football)
Running tracks
6 street basketball squads
Rugby and volleyball equipment
Beach volleyball squad
Screen and lighting

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References

1 2 3 "Atmintinė spaudos atstovams" (PDF). May 1, 2024.
↑ "Jonavoje po rekonstrukcijos atidaromas centrinis stadionas – SA.lt". SA.lt (in Lithuanian). 9 June 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2024.

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[:0-1] 1 2 3 "Atmintinė spaudos atstovams" (PDF). May 1, 2024.

[SA.lt-2] "Jonavoje po rekonstrukcijos atidaromas centrinis stadionas – SA.lt". SA.lt (in Lithuanian). 9 June 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2024.

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