Stadium Pod Dubňom

Stadium Pod Dubnom is an all-seater football stadium situated in Žilina, Slovakia, just at the edge of city centre and is the home ground of MŠK Žilina.

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stadium_name = Štadión Pod Dubňom
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location = Žilina, Slovakia
opened = 1941
renovated = 2002
expanded = 2006-2011
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operator = MŠK Žilina
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tenants = MŠK Žilina
capacity = 11,500
final_capacity = 17,200
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The original stadium was built in 1941 although the ground had been in use since club's foundation in 1909 . As of 2002 , the club considered undertaking an extensive renovation of the stadium, which has since been in constant process of redevelopment. Current stadium consists of four separate stands and has recently been expanded (as of 2007), with major redevelopment on West Stand (new hospitality boxes, increased capacity) including several alterations on the North Stand and South Stand, as to extra tiers being added, which have all been covered. Outward facing wall on both stands is yet to be completed.

For the purpose of adequate security the stadium has been equipped with modern security installations as monitoring system. Intensity of floodlighting is 1,400 lux (eV). There is also a large screen inside the ground for showing highlights of matchdays.

At the end of 2007-08 campaign the East Stand has been closed down as a further part of ongoing reconstruction. Brand new stand consisting of upper and lower tiers will have been built by the end of 2010 and is expected to give a completely new design and comfort. Final completition of the whole sport complex that will provide various shopping and leisure facilities is scheduled for 2011-12 season and current capacity (comprising three stands only) 8,400 seats will be increased to hold a crowd of 17,200 spectators.

In order to meet required criteria to host UEFA Cup group stage games, initial proposal to rebuild East Stand will have to be postponed. For this purpose, the original stand will be reopened temporarily to increase stadium capacity up to 11,500 seats.

Stadium Pod Dubnom is also a venue to host international matches of Slovak national football team.