Unprecedented Demand in Craiova
Universitatea Craiova supporters have sent a powerful message of unity and excitement, forming enormous queues to secure season tickets for the upcoming Romanian Superliga season. The reigning champions witnessed scenes rarely seen in Romanian football as hundreds of fans lined up outside the Electroputere Stadium and flooded online platforms simultaneously when sales opened.
The club launched its season ticket campaign on Monday evening, 8 June, and the response has been nothing short of extraordinary. Within hours, the online allocation was significantly depleted, while physical queues stretched for hundreds of metres around the stadium on Tuesday morning when in-person sales began at 10:00 AM.
A City United Behind Its Champions
Craiova’s triumph in the 2025-26 Superliga season has clearly ignited a passion that goes beyond ordinary support. The city of Craiova, historically one of Romania’s great footballing centres, has embraced its champions with fervour. ‘I have been a fan for 40 years and I have never seen anything like this,’ one supporter told local media while waiting in line. ‘We waited so long for this title, and now we want to be there for every moment of the defence.’
The scenes echo the golden era of Romanian football, when stadiums were packed to the rafters and football was the lifeblood of communities. Head coach Filipe Coelho, who masterminded the title triumph, has become a cult figure in the city, and fans are eager to see how his team builds on their success in European competition.
Record-Breaking Numbers
While the club has not yet released official figures, early estimates suggest that season ticket sales have already exceeded the previous record set during the 2019-20 campaign. The club’s management has been quick to capitalise on the momentum, offering flexible payment plans and exclusive benefits for early purchasers.
The massive demand also presents a logistical challenge. The Electroputere Stadium has undergone recent upgrades to increase capacity, but officials are already discussing whether additional temporary seating might be required for high-profile matches, particularly European nights when the city’s football fever reaches its peak.
Looking Ahead
With the new season approaching, Universitatea Craiova finds itself in an enviable position. The combination of a title-winning team, an inspired coaching staff, and a fanbase experiencing a renaissance creates the perfect conditions for sustained success. The immense demand for season tickets is not merely a statistic; it is a statement of intent from a city that believes its club is building something special.
As one banner displayed outside the stadium read: ‘Craiova is blue and white again. We are back where we belong.’
