UEFA Nations League C stadiums ranked by capacity

The 2026/27 UEFA Nations League gets under way on 24 September 2026, with 54 teams competing across four leagues through to the Nations League Finals in June 2027. League A, League B and C each feature 16 nations, while League D contains six, split into two groups of three.

League C, the third tier, contains four groups, with Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, San Marino and Slovakia all competing for promotion or survival.

The 16 nations will use a mixture of 19 stadiums, ranging from modern football grounds to smaller venues, during the league phase, with several teams also playing home matches away from their usual grounds.

Here is every stadium set to host UEFA Nations League C action in 2026/27, ranked from smallest to largest according to capacity.

19. San Marino Stadium

Serravalle, San Marino | Capacity: 4,798 | Opened: 1969

San Marino Stadium is the smallest ground in League C and the only international venue serving the microstate.

The venue was constructed in 1969 and inaugurated the following year, originally serving as the Stadio Olimpico di Serravalle before later becoming San Marino Stadium.

San Marino will play Finland, Albania and Belarus at the stadium during the League C campaign.

18. Illovszky Rudolf Stadion

Budapest, Hungary | Capacity: 5,054 | Opened: 2019

Illovszky Rudolf Stadion is the second-smallest ground on the list and is located in Budapest, despite not being the home of one of the 16 League C nations.

The stadium opened in 2019 and is home to Vasas. It will instead be used by Belarus for its Nations League C home fixtures.

Belarus will face San Marino at the stadium on October 3 and Finland four days later on October 6, and round off the league phase against Albania on November 15 at the Budapest stadium.

17. Futbal Tatran Arena

Presov, Slovakia | Capacity: 6,500 | Opened: 2025

The Futbal Tatran Arena is one of the newest stadiums on this list, having undergone a major redevelopment ahead of the 2025 UEFA U-21 Championship.

The Presov venue will host one of Slovakia’s league-phase games, with capacity increasing to 6,500 following recent works.

Slovakia will use Futbal Tatran Arena for one of its three home fixtures, with Moldova visiting Presov on September 26.

16. Torsvollur

Torshavn, Faroe Islands | Capacity: 6,500 | Opened: 1999

Torsvollur is the national stadium of the Faroe Islands and sits in the capital, Torshavn.

The venue is primarily used by the Faroe Islands national team and is one of the smallest stadiums involved in this season’s League C campaign.

The Faroe Islands will play all three of their Group C3 home matches at Torsvollur, facing Kazakhstan on September 26, Slovakia on October 2 and Moldova on November 16.

15. Skonto Stadium

Riga, Latvia | Capacity: 8,087 | Opened: 2000

Skonto Stadium is Latvia’s second-largest venue after Daugava Stadium and opened in 2000 with an integrated concert hall.

The Riga ground hosts Latvia’s international football and will provide home advantage for the nation’s League C campaign.

Latvia will play Cyprus and Montenegro at Skonto Stadium during the opening part of the Nations League, before returning to the venue for its final home fixture against Armenia in November.

14. Stade de Luxembourg

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg | Capacity: 9,386 | Opened: 2021

Luxembourg’s gleaming new national stadium opened in 2021, replacing a century-old ground and providing the nation with modern FIFA/UEFA Category 4 facilities.

The €80 million Gasperich venue represents Luxembourg’s commitment to competitive international football and will host all of the Grand Duchy’s League C fixtures.

Luxembourg have three home matches scheduled at the stadium during this Nations League campaign, facing Iceland on September 29, Bulgaria on October 6 and Estonia on November 13.

13. Laugardalsvollur

Reykjavik, Iceland | Capacity: 9,522 | Opened: 1959

Laugardalsvollur is Iceland’s national stadium and has been the principal home of the country’s men’s national team for decades.

The Reykjavik venue opened in 1959 and currently has a football capacity of 9,522. It has undergone several renovations, including work in 2024, as Iceland continues to modernise its national stadium.

12. Zimbru Stadium

Chisinau, Moldova | Capacity: 10,400 | Opened: 2006

Zimbru Stadium is one of the principal venues for football in Moldova and a key international venue in Chisinau.

The ground opened in 2006 following a major redevelopment of the site and has a capacity of 10,400 spectators.

Moldova will use Zimbru Stadium for its Nations League C home fixtures, including matches against the Faroe Islands, Slovakia and Kazakhstan.

The stadium has previously hosted Moldova’s European Championship and World Cup qualifying fixtures.

11. Toolo Football Stadium

Helsinki, Finland | Capacity: 10,770 | Opened: 2000

Toolo Football Stadium, known as Bolt Arena for sponsorship purposes, is located next to Helsinki’s much larger Olympic Stadium.

Opened in 2000, the ground has a capacity of 10,770 and is home to HJK Helsinki. It has also hosted major international fixtures, including Finland’s historic Euro 2020 qualification campaign.

Finland will use the venue only for its final League C fixture against San Marino on November 15.

10. Alphamega Stadium

Limassol, Cyprus | Capacity: 10,830 | Opened: 2022

Alphamega Stadium is one of the newest venues in Cyprus and opened in 2022.

The €45 million Limassol facility is now home to Cyprus’s three biggest clubs and the national team, combining state-of-the-art amenities with contemporary design in Cyprus’s second-largest city.

Cyprus will use the stadium for its final home match against Montenegro on November 15, alongside GSP Stadium in Nicosia, which hosts the remaining two.

9. Kosicka futbalova arena

Kosice, Slovakia | Capacity: 12,555 | Opened: 2022

Kosicka futbalova arena is another modern venue on the list, having opened in 2022.

The home of FC Kosice has an all-seater capacity of 12,555 and was expanded after its initial phase to become a suitable venue for major domestic and international fixtures.

Slovakia will host Kazakhstan at the stadium on September 29 and the Faroe Islands on November 13.

8. Lillekula Stadium

Tallinn, Estonia | Capacity: 14,336 | Opened: 2001

Lillekula Stadium, also known as A. Le Coq Arena, is the home of Estonian football.

Opened in 2001, the Tallinn venue has a capacity of 14,336 and is the largest football stadium in Estonia.

The ground regularly hosts the Estonia national team as well as domestic club football and has become the country’s principal venue for international matches.

Estonia will face Luxembourg, Bulgaria and Iceland at home during the League C campaign.

7. Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium

Yerevan, Armenia | Capacity: 14,403 | Opened: 1935

The Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium is one of the most historic venues involved in the Nations League C campaign.

Located in the centre of Yerevan, the stadium is the traditional home of the Armenia national team and has undergone several renovations since first opening in 1935.

Armenia will host Latvia at the stadium on September 25 before welcoming Montenegro on September 28.

The venue will also stage Armenia’s final home fixture against Cyprus in November.

6. Podgorica City Stadium

Podgorica, Montenegro | Capacity: 15,230 | Opened: 1945

Podgorica City Stadium is Montenegro’s national football stadium and the home of FK Budućnost Podgorica.

The ground originally opened in 1945 and has undergone several redevelopment projects over the decades. It is commonly known locally as Stadion pod Goricom.

Montenegro will play Cyprus at the stadium on September 25, Armenia on October 5 and Latvia on November 12.

5. Hristo Botev Stadium

Plovdiv, Bulgaria | Capacity: 18,777 | Opened: 1961

Hristo Botev Stadium is one of the oldest football grounds in Bulgaria. The Plovdiv venue, originally opened in 1961, was rebuilt after a lengthy construction process and officially reopened in 2023.

It has a capacity of 18,777 and is home to Bulgarian club Botev Plovdiv.

The stadium will host Bulgaria’s Nations League C home matches against Luxembourg, Estonia and Iceland during the campaign.

4. Arena Kombetare

Tirana, Albania | Capacity: 22,500 | Opened: 2019

Arena Kombetare is the largest stadium in Albania and has quickly become one of the country’s most recognisable sporting landmarks.

Opened in 2019 on the site of the former Qemal Stafa Stadium, the modern arena has a capacity of 22,500 and is home to the Albania national team.

Albania will play all home matches at Arena Kombetare, facing Belarus, San Marino and Finland.

3. GSP Stadium

Nicosia, Cyprus | Capacity: 22,859 | Opened: 1999

GSP Stadium is the largest football stadium in Cyprus and is situated in the capital, Nicosia.

Opened in 1999, the 22,859-capacity venue is the traditional home of the Cyprus national team and is also used by the country’s leading clubs for European matches.

The Nicosia ground serves as home to Cyprus’s three biggest clubs and the national team, making it the primary venue for high-profile fixtures and hosting two of Cyprus’s three League C home matches.

2. Astana Arena

Astana, Kazakhstan | Capacity: 30,244 | Opened: 2009

Astana Arena is the second-largest stadium in the Nations League C field and the largest football stadium in Kazakhstan.

Opened in 2009, the modern venue has a retractable roof and a listed capacity of 30,244. It serves as the home of the Kazakhstan national team and has also hosted major club and international fixtures.

Astana Arena will host all three of Kazakhstan’s Group C3 home matches, with Moldova visiting on October 2, the Faroe Islands on October 6 and Slovakia on November 16.

1. Helsinki Olympic Stadium

Helsinki, Finland | Capacity: 36,251 | Opened: 1938

Helsinki Olympic Stadium is the largest stadium being used in the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League C campaign.

The Finnish national stadium originally opened in 1938 and underwent a major renovation before reopening in 2020. It remains one of the country’s most important sporting venues and has a football capacity of more than 36,000.

Helsinki Olympic Stadium will host two of Finland’s three home fixtures. Belarus will visit on September 29, while Albania will travel to Helsinki on October 3.

Finland’s remaining home fixture, against San Marino on November 15, will be played at Toolo Football Stadium.