LPF and Bucharest City Hall Seal Arena Nationala Deal: No May Concerts!

Justin Ștefan, secretary-general of the LPF, said he met with Bucharest mayor Ciprian Ciucu to discuss stadium scheduling. They reached an agreement in principle to prevent event clashes during the play-off and play-out phases.

Agreement and context

The matter escalated after Bucharest City Hall contracted Arena Națională for two major concerts in May 2026. LPF officials said Bucharest City Hall offered a “Deal: No May Concerts!” assurance. They also mentioned the Seal Arena Nationala scheduling for future seasons.

Events and calendar impact

Metallica and Iron Maiden are scheduled to perform at the venue in May 2026. The arena is also booked for the Kapital Festival in early July.

Clubs affected

FCSB and Dinamo must seek alternative venues for the season finale. Rapid is indirectly affected despite having its own stadium.

Availability window

Organizers say no football will be played at Arena Națională between May 1 and July 13, 2026. That calendar gap covers critical matches for multiple clubs.

LPF response and reasoning

LPF considered legal measures to block the concerts. Officials declined because tens of thousands of tickets had already been sold and fans would be harmed.

Promise for the future

Ștefan said he conveyed the financial risks to clubs from lost ticket revenue. Ciucu reportedly committed that similar scheduling conflicts will not recur next season.

Filmogaz.com will monitor further developments and report any official confirmations or calendar changes. Fans and clubs await formal details on the new scheduling approach.