Rakvere Linnastaadion
Stadium in Rakvere, Estonia
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Rakvere linnastaadion (English: Rakvere City (or Municipal) Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Rakvere, Estonia. The stadium has 1,831 seats and is the home ground of Rakvere JK Tarvas. The address of the stadium is Kastani puiestee 12, Rakvere.[2]
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 Interactive map of Rakvere linnastaadion | |
| Location | Rakvere, Estonia |
|---|---|
| Owner | Rakvere Municipality |
| Operator | Rakvere Spordikeskus |
| Capacity | 1,831[1] |
| Surface | Grass |
Field size | 104 × 68 m |
| Construction | |
| Groundbreaking | 1929 |
| Opened | 29 May 1930 |
| Rebuilt | 2004 |
Cost | 12 million EEK (2004) |
| Tenants | |
| Rakvere Kalev (1930–1972) Rakvere Tarvas (2004–present) | |
Although a small venue, the stadium has hosted two UEFA European youth Football Championships: the 2012 UEFA European Under-19 Championship and the 2026 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. Matches at the stadium have featured future international footballers such as Paul Pogba, Harry Kane, and Aleksandar Mitrović.
The stadium has also hosted one Estonia national football team match, several Europa League qualification matches of Narva Trans, and a season of Estonian top-flight football when Tarvas played in the Meistriliiga in the 2016 season.
History
The construction of Rakvere Stadium began in 1929, and the stadium was opened with a grand ceremony on 29 May 1930 by the Mayor of Rakvere Heinrich Aviksoo.[3][4]
In 2004, an investment of 60 million EEK (more than 3.8 million euros) was made for the construction of the Rakvere Sports Centre, which included completely rebuilding the stadium for 12 million EEK.[5]
On 3 August 2010, after his four-year doping ban, Justin Gatlin made his return to athletics in Rakvere, where he set the stadium record in 100 meters with a time of 10.24 seconds.[6] Seven years later, Gatlin became the 100 meters world champion, taking the throne from Usain Bolt.
On 15 June 2025, 12 youth and adult dance companies with 2,000 dancers were on the stadium field, participating in the Virumaa Dance Festival Virupärane (Viru style or Typically Viru).
2012 UEFA European U19 Championship matches
2026 UEFA European U17 Championship matches
Estonia national team match
| Date | Result | Competition | Attendance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2018 |  Estonia – Lithuania  |
2–0 | 2018 Baltic Cup | 1,460 |
