Stadium Name: | Matija Gubec Stadium |
Location: | Krško, Slovenia |
Coordinates: | 45.9486°N 15.4881°W |
Fullname: | Stadion Matije Gubca |
Built: | 1946 |
Renovated: | 1970s–1980, 2009[1] |
Surface: | Grass |
Owner: | Municipality of Krško |
Operator: | Municipality of Krško |
Tenants: | Krško Posavje |
Seating Capacity: | 1,470[2] |
Matija Gubec Stadium (sl|Stadion Matije Gubca) is a multi-purpose stadium in Krško, Slovenia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of local club Krško Posavje. It has a capacity of 1,470 seats.[2] During speedway competitions the standing area surrounding the track is opened for public and therefore the race can be viewed by more than 10,000 spectators.[1]
The stadium was built in 1946 and has hosted motorcycle speedway competitions since 1957.[3] It staged the final of the 1980 Speedway World Pairs Championship.[4]
When the stadium hosted the 2018 Speedway Grand Prix of Slovenia, the track was measured at 387.7 metres.[5]
From 2002[6] until 2019, the stadium was selected as a venue for one of the rounds of the Speedway Grand Prix, which is the sport's World Championship.[5] [7] The Speedway Grand Prix of Slovenia was held 14 times in total at the stadium.