FC Petrolul Ploiești · Ploiești, Romania
Ilie Oană Stadium is a soccer venue located in Ploiești, Romania, with a seating capacity of 15,073. It is home to FC Petrolul Ploiești, who compete in Liga 1. Ilie Oană Stadium is one of 10 venues in Romania tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 4th among Liga 1 stadiums by capacity.
When you arrive at the Ilie Oană Stadium in Ploiești, you're stepping into a modern football venue that proudly honors its past while embracing contemporary comforts. Named after a legendary Romanian footballer, this 15,073-seat arena has been home to Petrolul Ploiești since opening its doors in September 2011. The stadium rises from the same hallowed ground where its predecessor stood from 1937 until 2010, creating a tangible link between generations of passionate supporters who have gathered here to cheer on their beloved yellow and blues.
For visiting fans, the stadium offers an intimate yet electric atmosphere that captures the essence of Romanian football culture. Located in Ploiești, a historic oil industry city about an hour north of Bucharest, the venue provides excellent sightlines from every seat and modern amenities that make matchday comfortable regardless of the weather. Whether you're a football pilgrim ticking off Romanian grounds or simply looking to experience authentic local sporting passion, catching a Petrolul match here gives you a genuine taste of how deeply football runs in this proud industrial city. The relatively compact size means you'll feel close to the action, and the devoted home supporters ensure the atmosphere rivals stadiums twice its size.
