Dinamo București is seeking to rearrange the home and away order for their upcoming derby matches against rivals FCSB in the Romanian SuperLiga due to stadium availability complications. With the National Arena unavailable for football during the scheduled period, Dinamo initially planned to host the August 2nd derby at the smaller Arcul de Triumf stadium, which holds about 8,000 spectators. However, the club is now exploring options to accommodate more fans by proposing to switch the venues and dates of the two fixtures with FCSB[1].
The proposal suggests that FCSB would host the first derby at their Ghencea stadium, with a capacity of over 31,000 spectators, significantly larger than Arcul de Triumf, while the return match would take place at the National Arena with Dinamo as hosts. This arrangement would potentially increase matchday revenue for Dinamo, which is financially important given the large difference in stadium capacities[1].
Despite the benefits, FCSB has reportedly declined the initial proposal, leading to ongoing negotiations between the clubs. If no agreement is reached, Dinamo may either rent the Arcul de Triumf stadium again or play at Ghencea, which remains the only alternative stadium in Bucharest suitable for the derby[1].
Meanwhile, FCSB has confirmed they will play their home matches at Ghencea until the National Arena becomes available again. The cost for FCSB to rent the Ghencea stadium amounts to a minimum of €60,000 per match, covering stadium rental and operational expenses, with additional ancillary costs expected[1].
This derby scheduling and venue challenge highlights the logistical and financial complexities Romanian clubs face in managing traditional rivalries, especially when stadium access is restricted. The outcome of these negotiations could influence fan attendance and revenue in one of Romania’s most anticipated football fixtures.
**Insight:** The inability to use the National Arena and the dispute over derby hosting rights underscore ongoing infrastructural challenges in Romanian football, with significant implications for club revenues and fan engagement in the 2025-2026 SuperLiga season.