Gradski stadion Hrvace

Gradski stadion Hrvace sits in the small Dalmatian town of Hrvace, Croatia. The pitch is natural grass, and that is the main distinction. There is no athletic track and no floodlights. The structure is simple. Attendance figures vary, but the highest recorded figure is 700 spectators. This record was set during the County Cup (Kup NSŽSD) final on August 17, 2014, when RNK Split defeated NK Hrvace 6:1. The local press, Dalmatinski nogomet, has cited a capacity of 4,000, while other sources list lower figures. The capacity card lists 3,075. A more recent notable event was the 2022 promotion qualifier against Vukovar 1991, attended by approximately 1,000 fans. NK Hrvace, founded in 1997, has played there since the club's inception. The stadium does not have an official website, and the club relies on Facebook and email for communication. The exact year the stadium was built is not recorded in available sources. It is unclear if the facility was adapted from a pre-existing pitch or built new after the club's establishment. The address is listed variously as "Gradski stadion, 21233 Hrvace" or "Hrvace bb" (bez broja/no number). The postcode is either 21233 or 21234, depending on the source. The club has hosted international friendlies, such as a match against FK Željezničar. In the 2024/25 season, NK Hrvace won the Druga NL title and earned promotion to the Prva NL. The ground does not have a name change history; it has consistently been known as Gradski stadion Hrvace. The absence of floodlights means matches are often played under natural light. The stadium has weathered the storm of changing league structures. The stadium is not a temple of football. It is a functional space for a small-town club.