Rajko Mitić Stadium (Serbian: Стадион Рајко Митић / Stadion Rajko Mitić, Serbo-Croatian pronunciation: [ˈstâdioːn ˈrâːjko ˈmǐːtit͡ɕ]), previously known as Red Star Stadium (Serbian: Стадион Цревена звезда / Stadion Crvena zvezda), also known as Marakana (Serbian Cyrillic: Маракана), is a multi-use stadium in Belgrade, Serbia which has been the home ground of Red Star Belgrade since 1963. The stadium is located in Dedinje, municipality of Savski Venac.
Rajko Mitić Stadium, renamed in 2014 in honour of Red Star former player and club legend Rajko Mitić has a seating capacity of 55,538, and is currently the largest stadium in Serbia by capacity.
Marakana has hosted numerous international matches at a senior level, including European Cup final in 1973 and European Championship finals in 1976.
Full name | Rajko Mitić Stadium |
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Former names | Red Star Stadium |
Location | Belgrade, Serbia |
Coordinates | 44°47′00″N 20°27′54″ECoordinates: 44°47′00″N 20°27′54″E |
Owner | Red Star Belgrade |
Operator | Red Star Belgrade |
Executive suites | 5 (450 seats) |
Capacity | 55,538[1] |
Field size | 110 x 73 meters |
Surface | Grass |
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