Stadionul Viorel Mateianu

Stadionul Viorel Mateianu is a multi-purpose stadium in Baia Mare, Romania. It is the home ground of Minaur Baia Mare. It holds 15,500 people.

Stadionul Viorel Mateianu
Former namesStadionul Municipal (1923–1950)
Stadionul 23 August (1950–1989)
Stadionul Dealul Florilor (1990–2009)
AddressStr. Câmpul Tineretului, nr. 1
LocationBaia Mare, Romania
Coordinates47°39′54″N 23°34′45″E
OwnerMunicipality of Baia Mare
OperatorMinaur Baia Mare
Capacity7,000 seated, restricted from 15,500
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Opened1923
Renovated2008
Tenants
Minaur Baia Mare (1950–present)
FC Maramureș (2010–2013)

It was built in the early 1950s. The stands used to be overcrowded during Minerul Baia Mare's golden era when between 20,000 and 25,000 people used to come and see the local team playing.

Big names of European football, such as Real Madrid and Steaua Bucharest, played on this stadium in the past.

The stadium is ranked 22nd in order of capacity in Romania.

Previously the stadium was named 23 August and Dealul Florilor.

The stadium is named after Viorel Mateianu, the famous coach that trained FC Baia Mare between 1977–1981.


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