CSC Nika Stadium
Oleksandria, Ukraine
Formerly: Shakhtar Stadium
CSC Nika Stadium
The stadium itself sits within an industrial area of Oleksandria, surrounded by high fences and brick pillars. A prominent stone sculpture of a football on a pedestal stands in the foreground, bearing the club's initials and name. The modernisation of the venue for UEFA Europa League matches in 2016 brought European-standard lighting and new turnstiles, replacing the older equipment that had served since the original reconstruction in 1998. While the capacity is limited to 7,000 seats, the atmosphere can intensify when the home side faces a local rival. On August 24, 2024, a match against Shakhtar Donetsk saw the ground reach full capacity, with every ticket sold for the encounter that ended in a dramatic 4-3 victory for the hosts.
The architecture remains functional rather than ornamental, with concrete terraces and a mix of open and covered seating areas. The pitch is natural grass, maintained through an automatic irrigation system installed during the modernisation phase. The surrounding infrastructure includes a two-story administrative building with large glass windows, visible behind the fence line. Despite its modest size, the ground has hosted significant fixtures, including a Ukrainian Cup semi-final in 1999 and several European qualifiers in recent years. The club's presence in the Premier League has kept the venue relevant, even as the local economy shifted away from its industrial roots.