Eduard Streltsov Stadium
Eduard Streltsov Stadium, formerly Torpedo Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Moscow, Russia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Torpedo Moscow.
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| Location | Moscow, Russia |
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| Coordinates | 55°42′59″N 37°39′23″E |
| Public transit |  Avtozavodskaya Avtozavodskaya |
| Capacity | 13,450 |
| Field size | 104 x 69 m |
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| Built | 1959 (East Stand) 1976 (West Stand) |
| Opened | 1978 |
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| FC Torpedo Moscow | |
The stadium was built in 1959. It had very modest facilities at the time and was used as a training ground by Torpedo Moscow. At present the stadium holds 13,450 people.
The stadium is named after Eduard Streltsov, a Soviet footballer who played for Torpedo Moscow. In 2018, the stadium returned the name "Torpedo".[1]
The stadium is demolished in 2022 and will be rebuilt. At its completion in 2024, it will hold 15,076 people.[2]
References
- "Стадион на Восточной улице получит к своему названию слово «Торпедо»". m.sportsdaily.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- "Реконструкцию стадиона "Торпедо" имени Стрельцова завершат к 2024 году".
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