Allianz Arena: Football stadium in the city of Munich, Germany
Allianz Arena (German: ; 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.
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| Location | Munich, Germany |
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| Public transit |  at Fröttmaning |
| Owner | Allianz Arena München Stadion GmbH |
| Operator | Allianz Arena München Stadion GmbH |
| Executive suites | 106 |
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| Field size | 105 by 68 metres (114.8 yd × 74.4 yd) |
| Surface | natural grass |
| Construction | |
| Started | 21 October 2002 |
| Opened | 30 May 2005 |
| Construction cost | €340 million |
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| Structural engineer | Ove Arup & Partners |
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| Website | |
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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 |
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| 9 June 2006 | 18:00 | Germany  | 4–2 |  Costa Rica | Group A (opening match) | 66,000 |
| 14 June 2006 | 18:00 | Tunisia  | 2–2 |  Saudi Arabia | Group H | 66,000 |
| 18 June 2006 | 18:00 | Brazil  | 2–0 |  Australia | Group F | 66,000 |
| 21 June 2006 | 21:00 | Ivory Coast  | 3–2 |  Serbia and Montenegro | Group C | 66,000 |
| 24 June 2006 | 17:00 | Germany | 2–0 |  Sweden | Round of 16 | 66,000 |
| 5 July 2006 | 21:00 | Portugal  | 0–1 |  France | Semi-finals | 66,000 |
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 |
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| 16 June 2021 | 21:00 | France | 1–0 | Germany | Group F | 13,000 |
| 19 June 2021 | 18:00 | Portugal | 2–4 | 12,926 | ||
| 23 June 2021 | 21:00 | Germany | 2–2 |  Hungary | 12,413 | |
| 2 July 2021 | 21:00 | Belgium  | 1–2 |  Italy | Quarter-finals | 12,984 |
References
Other websites
- Official website of Allianz Arena Facts and Figures Section provides details like the amount of concrete used, composition of the facade, facade lighting etc.
- Allianz Arena at Structurae
- Seat Plan of the Allianz Arena
- Allianz Arena – video
- Allianz Arena Guide and Images
| 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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