Massive Storms in Poljud Inflict 2 Million Euros in Destruction
In the heart of Split, Croatia, the Poljud Stadium, home to the renowned Hajduk Split football club, faced significant destruction on July 15, 2025, due to extreme weather conditions[1][3]. The storms, which were particularly severe in the region, resulted in extensive damage to the stadium, with the roof being severely damaged and the pitch flooded[1].
Urgent measures are being taken to secure and cover the roof to prevent further damage, and plans are underway to remove fallen trees from the training pitch[1]. The club and local authorities are working closely with the Croatian Football Federation, the City of Split, and Split-Dalmatia County to manage the repairs and ensure the stadium is ready for the upcoming Croatian football league season, scheduled to start the first weekend of August 2025[1].
The damage to the Poljud Stadium is estimated to be around **2 million euros**[4]. However, the Croatian Government has pledged to cover the entire cost of repairs, with Minister Tonči Glavina confirming the government's commitment to the project[2]. This decision was made following discussions between Minister Glavina and the Mayor of Split, Tomislav Šuta[2].
The Croatian Government's support for the repair of the Poljud Stadium is a testament to the importance of the stadium not only to the local community but also to the wider sporting landscape of Croatia. Rival club GNK Dinamo Zagreb has also offered assistance to Hajduk Split in the recovery efforts following the storm damage[1][3].
Sources: [1] Dalmatinski portal. (2025, July 16). Poljudski stadion u Splitu oštećen u velikoj mjeri. Retrieved from https://www.dalmacijaportal.hr/vijesti/split/poljudski-stadion-u-splitu-ostecen-u-velikoj-mjeri-1303739 [2] HRT. (2025, July 16). Tonči Glavina: Vlada će financirati cijelu obnovu Poljudskog stadiona. Retrieved from https://www.hrt.hr/novosti/hrvatska/tonci-glavina-vlada-ce-financirati-cijelu-obnovu-poljudskog-stadiona [3] 24sata. (2025, July 16). Poljudski stadion u Splitu oštećen u velikoj mjeri. Retrieved from https://www.24sata.hr/vijesti/sport/poljudski-stadion-u-splitu-ostecen-u-velikoj-mjeri-1287359 [4] Dalmatinski portal. (2025, July 16). Obnova Poljudskog stadiona će biti financirana u potpunosti. Retrieved from https://www.dalmacijaportal.hr/vijesti/split/obnova-poljudskog-stadiona-ce-biti-financirana-u-potpunosti-1303754
The Croatian Government will fund the entire cost of the Poljud Stadium's repairs, estimated to be around 2 million euros, following the extreme weather damage that occurred in July 2025. The stadium, home to the Hajduk Split football club, is crucial not only to the local community but also to the wider European football leagues, as evidenced by the offer of assistance from rival club GNK Dinamo Zagreb during the recovery efforts.
