28 Forgotten Stadium Grounds Around The World Left Abandoned

13. Stadion Za Lužánkami – Brno, Czech Republic

Stadion Za Lužánkami in Brno, Czech Republic, was once the largest football stadium in Czechoslovakia, boasting a capacity of 50,000. It was a fortress for FC Zbrojovka Brno, hosting some of the most memorable football matches in the country’s history. Opened in 1953, the stadium enjoyed decades of use as one of Czechoslovakia’s premier football venues. However, as modern stadium regulations changed and infrastructure requirements increased, Za Lužánkami failed to keep up, and by the early 2000s, it had fallen into disrepair. In 2001, the stadium was officially abandoned, and nature began reclaiming the once-vibrant stands. Trees and weeds sprouted through the cracked concrete, while the pitch became barely recognizable under layers of overgrowth. Despite several fan-led efforts to revive the stadium, including attempts by former players to raise awareness for its restoration, financial and bureaucratic obstacles have prevented any progress. While some parts of the stadium are occasionally used for informal football matches and cultural events, its overall condition continues to worsen. To this day, Za Lužánkami remains a haunting symbol of Brno’s footballing heritage, standing as one of Europe’s largest abandoned sports venues.