Darius and Girėnas Stadium
Darius and Girėnas stadium (Lithuanian: Dariaus ir Girėno stadionas) is a multi-use stadium in Kaunas, Lithuania. With a seating capacity of 15,315, it is the largest stadium in Lithuania and the Baltic states. Located in the Ąžuolynas park in Žaliakalnis district, it serves as a venue for football matches, athletic competitions, and other events. In 1998, the stadium was renovated according to UEFA regulations, and in 2005, it was modernised with the installation of the biggest stadium television screen in the Baltic states. The latest renovation started in 2018 and ended in 2022. During the sporting season, at least 50 events are held here annually.
Ąžuolynas stadium | |
UEFA | |
| Full name | Dariaus ir Girėno stadionas |
|---|---|
| Former names | Valstybinis stadionas Stepono Dariaus ir Stasio Girėno stadionas |
| Address | Perkūno al. 5 |
| Location | Kaunas, Lithuania |
| Coordinates | 54°53′50″N 23°56′13″E |
| Owner | Kaunas City Municipality |
| Operator | Kauno arena (Kauno Žalgiris) |
| Capacity | 12,000 (1979–1998) 9,180 (1998–2022) 15,315 (2022–present) |
| Field size | 105 m × 68 m (344 ft × 223 ft) |
| Surface | Desso GrassMaster hybrid grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1923–1925 |
| Opened | 1925 |
| Renovated | 1998, 2005 |
| Expanded | 1935–1936, 1969–1979, 2018–2022 |
| Architect | Steponas Darius, Kęstutis Bulota (1936) Algimantas Alekna (1979) |
| Tenants | |
| FK Kauno Žalgiris (2013–2018, 2022–present) Lithuanian national football team (1936–2013; 2022–present) Athletics Federation of Lithuania FBK Kaunas (?–2015) FC Stumbras (2015–2018) | |
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