World Stadiums: Fadil Vokrri, Pristina, Kosovo
Fadil Vokrri Stadium (Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri) is the national stadium of Kosovo and the home ground of FC Prishtina. It hosts qualifiers for the UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup as well as UEFA Nations League games. It was previously known as Pristina City Stadium.
The ground is the largest stadium in Kosovo. The pitch size is 105 x 68 meters, featuring a hybrid grass surface and pylon-style floodlights.
Layout
The stadium is a bowl consisting of rings of seating surrounding the pitch. There is only one area of covered seating with most of the seats exposed to the elements.
History
The stadium was first built between 1951 and 1953 as the home of FC Prishtina.
A major renovation of the stadium took place between 2016 and 2018, during which it underwent substantial upgrades to meet UEFA and FIFA standards, thereby enabling it to host international matches. This followed Kosovo becoming a full member of UEFA in May 2016. Key aspects of the renovation included an expansion of seating capacity, enhancements to infrastructure, upgrades to facilities, and the attainment of UEFA and FIFA certification.
The stadium was officially renamed from Pristina City Stadium to Fadil Vokrri Stadium in honor of Fadil Vokrri, a prominent football administrator, player, and the former president of the Football Federation of Kosovo, following his passing in 2018.
Capacity
Fadil Vokrri's capacity is 13,980.
Uses
FC Prishtina date from 1922 when they were known as FC Kosovo. After World War II the club competed in the Yugoslavian league until 1991 and Kosovo's self-proclaimed independence from Serbia. They are the most successful club in the country and have competed in the Europa League. The fans sing the Albanian national anthem before matches.
As well as soccer games, the stadium has been used for music concerts and other events.
Access - Getting To Fadil Vokrri
The ground is located in the center of Pristina, making it easy to reach on foot or by public transport. It is near the Newborn Monument commemorating Kosovo's declaration of independence from Serbia. Local buses run to the ground from near the Bill Clinton Statue or it is a 30-minute walk from Pristina bus station.
Kosovo borders Serbia to the north and east, Montenegro to the west and North Macedonia and Albania to the south.
Address: Rruga Enver Zymberi, Prishtina 10000
Nearby Hotels
See here for a complete accommodation list of available hotels in Pristina in Kosovo.
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