Stadionul Iuliu Bodola, Football stadium in Oradea, Romania
Stadionul Iuliu Bodola is a multi-purpose stadium in Oradea, home ground of FC Bihor Oradea. It opened in 1924 and has seated capacity of 12,376, reduced from 18,000 after seats were fitted, with the east stand closed. It ranks 31st among Romanian stadiums by capacity.
Opened in 1924, the stadium hosted ICO Oradea's only Romanian championship title in the 1948-1949 season. It was renamed Iuliu Bodola on 27 November 2008 after the former Romanian international. A 1984 friendly between Romania and Israel drew 30,000 spectators.
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 second stand (Tribuna a II-a) is closed because of its advanced state of degradation, not the east stand. Seating installed over the years cut capacity from an initial 22,500 to roughly 18,000, and the current effective capacity is 11,067 seats.
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