Article by Romeo Ene – Published on Wednesday, 25 February 2026 22:09 / Updated on Wednesday, 25 February 2026 22:57
FCSB is preparing for the worst case scenario. The formation coached by Elias Charalambous (45 years old) is no longer in her hands, with two stages before the end of the regular season, and could miss the play-offs for the first time in history.
In this sense, the champion from last season did the calculations and chose the stadium where she will perform in the play-out if this aspect becomes a reality.
Despite the fact that the “Arcul de Triumf” variant was circulated the other day, FCSB, through the voice of the CA president Mihai Stoicaannounced that the National Arena will also be the base stadium in case the team performs in the play-out.
FCSB will play at the National Arena if they go to the play-out
“Of course yes, in the play-out we will play at the National Arena as long as it is open. We should not be surprised if they close it earlier, not later in any case. There was never any question of playing on the Arc de Triomphe.
Let's see in Ghencea. Maybe we'll go to Târgovişte, who knows?! At the moment we are not in the play-out, we can also be in the play-off, maybe we will end up discussing with our ultras and they want us to go to Târgovişte, but Arc is out of the question.
The opinion of our supporters from Peluza Nord is more important than whether or not those there will do it (no – Stella supporters). It was played there and we have nothing to share with them“, declared Mihai Stoica, at Prima Sport.
The red-blue team is in 7th place with 2 stages left in the regular season. Even if they beat UTA and U Cluj, the champions would still not be 100% sure of their place in the play-offs.
Except that the biggest stadium in the country will be closed for football from May. Thus, the red-blues should look for another stadium for a match or two in the play-off / out.
From May 1 until July 13, no match will be played at the National Arena due to several artistic events.
