FMF Beach Soccer Arena

The FMF Beach Soccer Arena (Arena de fotbal pe plajă a FMF) is a beach soccer stadium in Chișinău, Moldova. It is located in the La Izvor Park in the Buiucani sector of Moldova's capital. The stadium was inaugurated in August 2020.

The Moldovan Football Federation (FMF), with the collaboration of FIFA and the Chișinău Municipal Council are the responsible parties of the project.

Construction
The construction project commenced in March 2019. In terms of financing, FIFA played a pivotal role by contributing a substantial portion of the construction costs, covering approximately 80% of the expenses, which amounted to roughly 1 million euros. This financial backing was provided with the condition that the FMF would oversee the arena's management for a minimum period of 25 years.

Opening
The FMF Beach Soccer Arena celebrated its formal inauguration on August 27, coinciding with Moldova's Independence Day. The event featured the presence of Moldova's President, Igor Dodon, along with dignitaries representing the Moldovan Football Federation (FMF) and other notable individuals.

Facilities
The arena features a seating capacity of up to 1500 spectators, with additional VIP seating for 244. It offers team dressing rooms, referee facilities, a first aid room, and evening event lighting. With its versatile mobile platform, it accommodates various sports year-round, including mini-football, socca and beach volleyball. Surrounding amenities, such as mini-football fields and tennis courts, enhance its appeal as a multifunctional hub for sports and cultural events in Moldova.

Usage
The FMF Beach Soccer Arena in Chișinău serves as a versatile venue, accommodating sports events like beach soccer, international tournaments such as the Euro Beach Soccer League.

It was the main venue for both Socca EuroCup events held in 2023 and 2024.

It also hosted various cultural performances like concerts by Alternosfera, community engagement, and global sports recognition.