Metalist Stadium

Metalist Kharkiv Oblast Sports Complex "Metalist" , commonly known as Metalist Stadium ( Стадіон «Металіст» ), is a multi-use stadium in Kharkov, Ukraine. It is currently used chiefly for football matches and is the home of FC Metalist Kharkiv. The stadium, which is a venue for Euro 2012, currently seats 38,633. A new East Stand and a partially reconstructed South Stand were erected. Metalist's fourth set of renovations was ordered in preparation for Euro 2012. The South Stand was completed and a completely new East Stand was built. Roof replacement, other general modernizations and aesthetic improvements were completed by the end of 2009. On December 5, 2009, the renovated stadium was officially opened on the 50th birthday of Metalist Kharkiv 's President, Oleksandr Yaroslavsky.  The stadium is one of the venues for the UEFA Euro 2012. Three group B matches are to be played there (with the other matches in that group played at Arena Lviv ). The following matches are to be played at the stadium during the UEFA Euro 2012: