ZTE Arena
ZTE Arena | |
Interactive map of ZTE Arena | |
| Location | Zalaegerszeg, Hungary |
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| Capacity | 11,200 |
| Field size | 105 x 68 m |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 2002 |
| Tenants | |
| Zalaegerszegi TE (Soproni Liga) | |
ZTE Arena is a stadium in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Zalaegerszegi TE. The stadium is able to hold 11,200 people.
History
On 26 March 2017 the renovated stadium was inaugurated. All the stands of the stadium became covered. Gábor Végh, owner of the Zalaegerszegi TE, said that after 15 years the renovation of the stadium was finished. The club house, the ZTE shop, and the VIP sector was also completely renovated.[1]
On 5 September 2024, Belarus hosted Bulgaria at the stadium due to UEFA sanctions on Belarus as a result of Belarusian involvement in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[2] The match ended with a goalless draw.[3] Two more Belarus home games were played, against Northern Ireland on 12 October and Luxembourg on 15 October.
The stadium is set to hold at least two more international games involving Belarus in the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying on 8 September and 9 October, against Scotland and Denmark respectively. [4] On 9 October 2025, Belarus hosted Denmark in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match.[5] The match ended with a 6-0 victory for Denmark.[6][7]
National team matches
| Belarus | 1–1 | Luxembourg |
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Report |
| Belarus | 0–2 | Scotland |
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Average attendances (Hungarian League)
- 2000-01: 8,124
- 2001-02: 9,000
- 2002-03: 4,719
- 2003-04: 4,031
- 2004-05: 4,667
- 2005-06: 3,033
- 2006-07: 4,033
- 2007-08: 3,133
- 2008-09: 3,809
- 2009-10: 3,929
Gallery
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The western stand
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The northern stand
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Away stand
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View from the training pitch
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Arena Entry
Notes
- ^ a b c d e f Due to the Belarusian involvement in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Belarus were required to play their home matches at neutral venues, and behind closed doors, until further notice.[8]
References
- ^ "NB II: futballünnep négy meccsel – átadják a felújított ZTE Arénát". Nemzeti Sport. 25 March 2017.
- ^ UEFA.com. "The official website for European football". UEFA. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ UEFA.com. "Belarus-Bulgaria". UEFA. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ Burke, Andy (17 June 2025). "Why will Scotland be playing Belarus in Hungary?". BBC Sport.
- ^ UEFA.com. "Belarus-Denmark | Stats | European Qualifiers 2026". UEFA.com. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ "Zalaegerszegen rendeztek gálát a dánok, a hollandok Máltán nyertek könnyedén". Nemzeti Sport (in Hungarian). 2025-10-09. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ "Belarus 0-6 Denmark: Group C leaders strengthen goal-difference lead over Scotland in Group C". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ "Belarus teams to play on neutral ground in UEFA competitions". UEFA. Union of European Football Associations. 3 March 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.