Timișoara’s football club, Politehnica (Poli), recently promoted to Liga 2 after three years in the third tier, will not play at the newly constructed “Eroii Timișoarei” stadium in 2026. While the stadium’s construction is expected to be completed on schedule in December, the team will be unable to use the facility this year due to pending homologation and approval procedures. Timișoara Mayor Alfred Simonis stated the city is prepared to allocate additional funds beyond the already budgeted 20 million (currency unspecified) if necessary to expedite the process. The delay prevents Poli from playing home matches in their new stadium immediately following promotion. The exact nature of the required approvals was not detailed in the report. This situation impacts the team’s plans for the upcoming season and fan experience. Further updates will depend on the progress of the homologation process.