Allianz Arena

Allianz Arena (German: [aˈli̯ants ʔaˌʁeːnaː]; known as Fußball Arena München for UEFA competitions) is a football stadium in the north of Munich, Germany. Bayern Munich, TSV 1860 München and the Germany national football team use this stadium. The stadium offers 69,901 seats.

Allianz Arena
LocationMunich, Germany
Public transitU6 at Fröttmaning
OwnerAllianz Arena München Stadion GmbH
OperatorAllianz Arena München Stadion GmbH
Executive suites106
Capacity
  • 75,024 (domestic matches)
  • 70,000 (international and European matches)
  • Capacity history
    • 66,000 (2005)
    • 69,901 (2006–2012)
    • 71,137 (2012–2013)
    • 71,437 (2013–2015)
Field size105 by 68 metres (114.8 yd × 74.4 yd)
Surfacenatural grass[1]
Construction
Started21 October 2002
Opened30 May 2005
Construction cost€340 million
Architect
  • Herzog & de Meuron
  • ArupSport
Structural engineerOve Arup & Partners
Tenants
Website
allianz-arena.com/en

The stadium was used for the 2012 UEFA Champions League Final.

Construction

The stadium took about 340 million Euros to make. The stadium was made with real grass. The architect was Herzog & de Meuron and ArupSport.

International tournament matches

2006 FIFA World Cup

The stadium was one of the venues for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. However, due to sponsorship contracts, the arena was called FIFA World Cup Stadium Munich during the World Cup.

The following games were played at the stadium during the World Cup of 2006:

Date Time (CEST) Team #1 Result Team #2 Round Attendance
9 June 200618:00Germany 4–2 Costa RicaGroup A (opening match)66,000
14 June 200618:00Tunisia 2–2 Saudi ArabiaGroup H66,000
18 June 200618:00Brazil 2–0 AustraliaGroup F66,000
21 June 200621:00Ivory Coast 3–2 Serbia and MontenegroGroup C66,000
24 June 200617:00Germany 2–0 SwedenRound of 1666,000
5 July 200621:00Portugal 0–1 FranceSemi-finals66,000

UEFA Euro 2020

The stadium hosted three group stage matches and one quarter-finals match at the UEFA Euro 2020.

Date Time Team #1 Result Team #2 Round Attendance
16 June 202121:00France 1–0 GermanyGroup F13,000[2]
19 June 202118:00Portugal 2–412,926[3]
23 June 202121:00Germany 2–2 Hungary12,413[4]
2 July 202121:00Belgium 1–2 ItalyQuarter-finals12,984[5]

References

  1. "Neuer Rasen für die Allianz Arena". allianz-arena.com. 19 September 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  2. "Full Time Summary – France v Germany" (PDF). UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 15 June 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
  3. "Full Time Summary – Portugal v Germany" (PDF). UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 19 June 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  4. "Full Time Summary – Germany v Hungary" (PDF). UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 23 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  5. "Full Time Summary – Belgium v Italy" (PDF). UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.

Other websites

Preceded by
World Cup Stadium
Seoul
FIFA World Cup
Opening venue

2006
Succeeded by
Soccer City
Johannesburg
Preceded by
Wembley Stadium
London
UEFA Champions League
Final venue

2012
Succeeded by
Wembley Stadium
London
Preceded by
Wembley Stadium
London
UEFA Champions League
Final venue

2025
Succeeded by
To be determined

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