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Narva Kalev-Fama Stadium

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Coordinates: 59°22′54.6″N 28°11′17.5″E / 59.381833°N 28.188194°E / 59.381833; 28.188194
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Narva Kalev-Fama Stadium
Kalev-Fama Stadium hosting Narva Trans - FCI Levadia in the winter of 2021
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Former namesGarnisoni staadion
Narva Kalevi staadion
LocationNarva, Estonia
Coordinates59°22′54.6″N 28°11′17.5″E / 59.381833°N 28.188194°E / 59.381833; 28.188194
OperatorJK Narva Trans
Capacity1,000
Field size105 × 68 m[1]
SurfaceArtificial turf
Construction
Opened1931; 94 years ago (1931)
Renovated2010–2013, 2025
Tenants
JK Narva Trans

Narva Kalev-Fama Stadium is a football stadium in Narva, Estonia. With a capacity of 1,000, it is home to JK Narva Trans, who uses the stadium as a training base, as well as a home ground during winter and early spring months.[2]

The name of the stadium originates from Narva's former 17th century fortification named Fama Bastion.[3]

History

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The construction of the stadium started in 1926 and was conducted by the Narva Garrison. Subsequently, the stadium was named as Garnisoni staadion and opened with a grand ceremony by Jaan Hünerson and Aleksander Tõnisson in August 1931.[4] Before that, the field was known as Rahva väli and Sõjawäli.[3]

After World War II, the stadium was known as Narva Kalevi staadion and was the main sports ground of the city until the construction of Kreenholm Stadium saw the stadium turn into a semi-abandoned sports facility.[5]

After major renovations, the stadium was re-opened on 12 October 2013 as Kalev-Fama Stadium. In 2017, a roof was installed for the grandstand.[6]

On 31 August 2018, the stadium was visited by then President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid, who watched Narva Trans draw 1–1 with Pärnu Vaprus.[7]

Kalev-Fama Stadium was the venue for the 2020 Estonian Supercup final[8] and saw Flora defeat Narva Trans 2–0.[9]

In 2025, Narva Trans announced they will play their entire league campaign at the Kalev-Fama Stadium due to Kreenholm Stadium's poor condition.[10] In May 2025, the stadium was fitted with a new FIFA Quality Pro artificial turf surface.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Narva Kalev-Fama staadion". Jalgpall.ee.
  2. ^ "Narva Kalevi staadion - ESR". www.spordiregister.ee. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  3. ^ a b "Burdakov tahab remonditud staadionile uut nime". Põhjarannik–Postimees (in Estonian). 26 October 2012. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  4. ^ Ilmenskaja, Silvia (1 December 2021). "Sõjavälja ehk Rahvavälja lugu". Kohaliku ajaloo almanahh.
  5. ^ "Стадион Калев-Фама". JK Narva Trans (in Russian). Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  6. ^ "PILTUUDIS: Fama staadioni tribüün sai katuse". jalgpall.ee (in Estonian). Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  7. ^ "FOTOD: President Kersti Kaljulaid külastas Premium liiga kohtumist". ERR (in Estonian). 31 August 2018. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  8. ^ "Eesti jalgpalli superkarikamäng peetakse esmakordselt Narvas". Delfi Sport.
  9. ^ "Flora võitis jalgpallihooaja esimese karika, Trans lõpetas kümnekesi". ERR. March 1, 2020.
  10. ^ "Narva Kalev-Fama staadion saab uue kunstmurukatte". jalgpall.ee (in Estonian). 15 April 2025.
  11. ^ "Fotouudis: Transi kodubaas sai uhke nimega standardile vastava kunstmurukatte". Soccernet.ee. 21 May 2025.
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