Anton Malatinský Stadium


Anton Malatinský Stadium is a football stadium located in Trnava, Slovakia, which is the home ground of the local football club Spartak Trnava. The stadium was completely renovated in 2013–2015 and has an all-seated capacity of 19,200 which makes it the second-largest football stadium in Slovakia.
On 14 January 1998, the stadium was named in the honour of former footballer and manager Anton Malatinský, who died in 1992.

2013–2015 reconstruction

Stadium underwent a complex reconstruction in 2013–2015. The project consisted not only of complete reconstruction of the stadium, but also building the adjacent shopping centre named City Arena. The whole construction cost of the project is €79 million, out of which €28 million is the cost of stadium reconstruction. Slovak government provided €13 million of the cost.
Spartak Trnava officially announced the intention on 25 November 2011, and after that preparation works began immediately.
Three out of four stands were completely demolished between April and August 2013. Construction permit was granted in August 2013 and cornerstone of the stadium was placed in September 2013. Spartak Trnava continued playing at the stadium even during the reconstruction, with only West stand in service. In May 2015, the last of the four stands was demolished and subsequently rebuilt.
Opening ceremony of the new stadium took place on 22 August 2015. In the opening match, Spartak Trnava lost to Brazilian club Atlético Paranaense 0–2.

Milestone matches (after reconstruction)

MatchHomeResultOpponentDateCompetitionAttendance
First match Spartak Trnava0–2 Atlético Paranaense22 August 2015Friendly match16,500
First Slovak League match Spartak Trnava2–0 MŠK Žilina30 August 20152015–1613,340
First international match Slovakia3–2 Switzerland13 November 2015Friendly match17,582
First Slovak Cup match Slovan Bratislava1–3 Trenčín29 April 2016Final 2015–168,574
First Europa League match Spartak Trnava3–0 Hibernians F.C.30 June 20162016–170
First Champions League match Spartak Trnava1–0 Zrinjski Mostar11 July 20182018–190

International matches

Anton Malatinský Stadium has hosted 28 matches of the Slovakia national team.