28 Forgotten Stadium Grounds Around The World Left Abandoned

7. Stadionul Nicolae Dobrin – Pitești, Romania

Named after the legendary Romanian footballer Nicolae Dobrin, this stadium in Pitești once hosted Argeș Pitești, one of Romania’s most respected football clubs. Opened in 1964 and expanded over the years, the stadium had a capacity of 15,170 and was a fortress for Argeș Pitești during its prime years. The venue was also used for various domestic league matches, youth tournaments, and even occasional international fixtures. However, the decline of Argeș Pitești, coupled with the aging infrastructure of the stadium, led to its closure in 2023. With no immediate redevelopment plans in place, the stadium now sits abandoned, with rusting goalposts and crumbling stands. The once-pristine pitch has become overgrown, while sections of the seating area have begun to collapse due to years of neglect. Although there has been talk of modernizing or repurposing the venue, financial hurdles and lack of investment have left the stadium in limbo. Local football fans continue to hope that a solution will be found, but for now, Stadionul Nicolae Dobrin remains a deteriorating relic of Romania’s footballing heritage.