Volodymyr Boiko Stadium

Volodymyr Boiko Stadium[1] is a multi-purpose stadium in Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. It is located in a local Petrovskyi Park which is located along the highway Mariupol–Donetsk (H20).

Volodymyr Boiko Stadium
Former namesNovator Stadium (1956-2001)
Illichivets Stadium (2001-2018)
LocationMariupol, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates47°8′37.40″N 37°33′30″E
OwnerFC Mariupol
Capacity12,680 (football)
SurfaceGrass
Opened1956
Tenants
FC Mariupol
Ukraine (women)

Built in 1956, it was originally known as Novator Stadium. In 2001, it was renovated by Illich Steel and Iron Works and changed its name to Illichivets.

It is currently used mostly for football matches, and is the home of FC Mariupol. The stadium holds 12,680 people. Often the stadium is used by the national women's football team.

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