Szusza Ferenc Stadion

Gazing at this stadium, did you know its namesake, Ferenc Szusza, practically lived on the field? This is the Szusza Ferenc Stadion, a place echoing with the roars of fans and the thud of footballs. A stadium steeped in history, it has witnessed triumphs, tragedies, and the unwavering passion for the beautiful game. The Szusza Ferenc Stadion opened its doors in 1922. Designed by the first Hungarian Olympic champion, Alfréd Hajós, its initial design even won an Olympic architecture award. Imagine, a stadium celebrated not just for sport, but for its very structure. Szusza himself played for Újpest from 1941 to 1960. A legend in Hungarian football, he scored an astounding 393 goals in 462 games for the club. This stadium, once called Megyeri úti Stadion, now bears his name, a testament to his legacy. The stadium has seen its share of transformations. It once boasted a bicycle track, transforming it into a velodrome. Floods ravaged the stands in 1945, but it was rebuilt, even becoming the largest stadium in Hungary for a time, holding over 45,000 people. The Szusza Ferenc Stadion also hosted the Hungarian Cup finals in 1972 and 2007. And who could forget the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup final against Newcastle United in 1969? More recently, the Szusza Ferenc Stadion underwent a complete renovation in the early 2000s. It became an all-seater stadium, fully roofed, with the purple and white of Újpest FC proudly displayed. The capacity stands at around 12,670 today. The Szusza Ferenc Stadion continues to be a vital part of Hungarian football, a place where history is made and legends are honored.