The Croatia national football team played only once at the stadium in a 3–0 friendly game win against South Korea on 13 March 1996.

At the time of its completion it was the biggest stadium in Zagreb and was owned by Concordia, one of the three prominent Zagreb-based football clubs in the interwar period (the other two being Građanski and HAŠK).

While the stadium received some praise for its central location in Zagreb, the inspection highlighted several shortcomings, such as the lack of floodlights and inadequate facilities for journalists.

Zagreb secured a 2–1 victory in their first match under the new floodlights, with goals from Mario Čutura and Davor Vugrinec in the last minute, witnessed by 2,500 supporters.

[4] The final confirmation for the reconstruction of the stadium in Kranjčevićeva Street was announced by Zagreb’s mayor, Tomislav Tomašević, in November 2024.

[9] The reconstruction was deemed essential to provide a temporary home for Dinamo Zagreb and the Croatia national football team during the planned demolition and redevelopment of Maksimir Stadium, expected to be completed by 2028.

[8] The project, set to begin in January 2025, will commence construction in March following the public procurement process and the selection of contractors in February.

[8] Planned upgrades include fully covered stands, modern LED lighting to replace the outdated floodlights, and a hybrid heated pitch.

Facilities for players, staff, and technical support will also be upgraded to comply with modern professional football standards.

A 6,300-square-meter plaza will be built in front of the stadium, replacing existing walls to create a more accessible and pedestrian-friendly environment.

Deputy Mayor Luka Korlaet highlighted that the project will transform the area by providing space for pedestrians and cyclists, while integrating the stadium into the urban landscape.

[8] Deputy Mayor Luka Korlaet emphasized the urban impact of the project, noting that the reconstruction is designed to address long-standing spatial challenges in the area.

"The stadium is designed as a single architectural body, beautifully integrated into the surrounding urban fabric," Korlaet explained.

He also highlighted the importance of the investment, noting that the reconstruction of Kranjčevićeva is a crucial step toward enabling the redevelopment of Maksimir Stadium.

Additionally, its timely completion will ensure that it serves as a temporary home for Dinamo Zagreb and the Croatia national football team while Maksimir Stadium undergoes redevelopment.