Stadionul Iuliu Bodola

Stadionul Iuliu Bodola is a football stadium in Oradea with four covered stands offering a total capacity of around 18,000 seats. The seating is positioned close to the pitch without a separate athletic track.

The stadium was built in 1924 and became a stage for significant moments in regional football history. In the 1948-1949 season, the local team ICO Oradea claimed their only Romanian championship title.

The stadium was renamed in 2008 to honor Iuliu Bodola, a Romanian footballer who played for Oradea's team during the 1940s. The naming reflects how the city preserves memories of key local sporting figures.

The stadium is located on Dr. Ioan Cantacuzino Street and serves as the home venue for FC Bihor Oradea and regional football competitions. Arriving early helps secure a seat in the covered sections during matches.

The east stand remains closed to spectators, significantly reducing capacity from the original design. This sealed section reflects earlier renovation phases and structural changes over the decades.

Location: Oradea

Inception: 1924

Official opening: 1924

Capacity: 18000

GPS coordinates: 47.07194,21.93000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00