Stadion Poljud Stadium

Stadion Poljud is a landmark sports stadium in Split, Croatia, known for its distinctive bowl shape and sweeping roof. It was built for the 1979 Mediterranean Games and serves as the home ground for the football club Hajduk Split.

The venue combines a large seating bowl with covered stands and offers views across the city and toward nearby coastal areas. It hosts domestic league matches, occasional international fixtures and large public events.

Over time the stadium has undergone maintenance and upgrades to meet contemporary safety and comfort standards while retaining its original architectural character. It sits within the Poljud sports complex near Split’s urban center and Marjan hill.

• Construction and use: Built in 1979 for the Mediterranean Games, the stadium is noted for its shell-like roof and is the home ground of Hajduk Split.
• Capacity: Seating capacity is around 34,000, making it one of Croatia’s larger stadiums and a focal point for football in Split.

What to See#

• Main arena: The main playing bowl and pitch area, surrounded by tiered stands and covered by the stadium’s distinctive arched roof structure.
• Facilities and hospitality: Support facilities and hospitality areas used on matchdays and for events, including player facilities and media zones.

Stadion Poljud (Poljud) is north-west of Split’s old town. From Split’s main bus or ferry terminals take a local city bus or a short taxi ride to the stadium (the drive is roughly 10 minutes from the centre). It is also walkable from the city centre in about 20-30 minutes along city streets if you prefer to go on foot.

• Aim to arrive at Stadion Poljud at least an hour before matches or events to navigate limited parking and busy local bus connections-public buses from Split city centre are the practical choice.
• Approach on foot from the city when possible: the walk from the ferry port or Pazar area is scenic and avoids match-day traffic bottlenecks around the stadium.
• If you're visiting outside match day, check for club museum hours-Hajduk Split's displays and small exhibitions near the stadium are often overlooked by passing tourists but add useful context to the venue.
• For concerts and large events, buy tickets and check entry gates early; event schedules are known to affect surrounding streets and parking, so plan transfers to and from the city with spare time.