Darius and Girėnas Stadium, Football stadium in Kaunas, Lithuania
Darius and Girėnas Stadium is a football stadium in Kaunas, Lithuania, home to FK Kauno Žalgiris. The venue features a natural grass pitch surrounded by covered stands, with a main tribune that runs along one side and offers clear views of the action.
The stadium opened in the 1920s and was later named after pilots Steponas Darius and Stasys Girėnas, who died in a transatlantic flight in 1933. It underwent a major reconstruction in the 2010s, modernizing the facilities while keeping its original location.
On match days, the stands fill with local supporters who gather behind the goals, and the chants and drumbeats carry into the nearby streets. The ground is also used for youth training sessions and community events, keeping it busy throughout the week.
The stadium is in the Šančiai district, a short ride from the city center, and is best reached by bus or car. Arrive early on match days to find a spot in the surrounding streets, as parking fills up quickly.
The stadium's name honors two Lithuanian pilots whose plane crashed in 1933, and a memorial plaque inside the grounds commemorates their attempt. The site also hosted the first official football match in Kaunas after Lithuania regained independence in 1990.
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