Olympiastadion (Munich)

Olympiastadion (German pronunciation: [ʔoˈlʏmpi̯aːˌʃtaːdi̯ɔn]) is a stadium located in Munich, Germany. It is in the middle of the Olympiapark München in northern Munich. The stadium was built as the main venue for the 1972 Summer Olympics.

Olympiastadion
The Munich Olympiastadion
LocationMunich, Germany
Coordinates48°10′23″N 11°32′48″E
Public transitU-Bahn U3 U8 at Olympiazentrum
OwnerFree State of Bavaria
OperatorOlympiapark Munich GmbH
Capacity
  • 57,660[1]
  • 75,000 (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)
SurfaceAsphalt concrete and artificial grass[2]
Construction
Started1968
Opened26 May 1972
Architect
  • Behnisch & Partner
  • Frei Otto
  • Leonhardt, Andrä und Partner
Tenants
  • Major sporting events hosted
  • 1972 Summer Olympics
  • 1974 FIFA World Cup
  • 1975 European Super Cup
  • 1976 European Super Cup
  • 1976 Intercontinental Cup
  • 1979 European Cup Final
  • UEFA Euro 1988
  • 1989 World Speedway Final
  • 1993 UEFA Champions League Final
  • 1996 UEFA Cup Final
  • 1997 UEFA Champions League Final
  • 2002 European Athletics Championships
  • 2012 UEFA Women's Champions League Final

References
  1. olympiapark.de - Olympic Stadium Key Facts
  2. Olympiastadion: Abschied vom echten Grün http://www.merkur-online.de/lokales/muenchen/stadt-muenchen/olympiastadion-abschied-echten-gruen-2248996.html



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